Eric <1@1.com> wrote in news:o68pc11tp5tj07igi0ufjabr3d50p64n0f@4ax.com:

> but not always. It seems it may be somewhat weather dependant. When
> it's hot it's usually bad. Also, often it doesn't smoke at all. I've
> cleaned the PCV tube and valve but still get smoke sometimes, it's
> bluish.


Is the breather tube ALSO clean, and are the valve cover baffles not
sludged up?


>
> Are my rings worn?


If the PCV system is clear, then almost certainly the oil control rings are
worn.

Eventually the oil burning will be consistent. Watch your oil level: It
will go down quickly now.


>
> I understand that if the rings are worn there's little to nothing one
> can do about it.


Correct. Rebuild/replacement time. The rings have worn to the point that
they've relaxed their hold on the cylinder wall.


>
> Does a heavier oil help?
>


A 20W-50 *might* help a little. You've got nothing to lose in trying it.



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