On Wed, 6 May 1998, karen hakala & tim hutchisen wrote:
> Greetings listers:
> Just got back from the mechanic today (routine inspection for DMV )
> while I was there I had the guy do a compression test . Tested great, I
> think, lowest reading =155, highest =170. My problem is it burns oil but
> mostly under deceleration.Hopefully some scions out there will have the
> answer and I will be eternally grateful as I and my mechanic friend have
> not the cure-all.
As it only smokes under deceleration I would first check all the smog /
PCV plumbing and make sure it's in order.
If so, and you still smoke, then I'd hazard a guess towards the valve
guides. Is there any reliable way to check these without removing the
valve?
Do you have a valve-train oiler?
-Malcolm
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