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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 10:52 PM
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burning oil

wat does it mean when ur rotary starts burning oil?
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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 11:01 PM
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haha your F@#ked...J/K
Do you mean burning oil at start up or burning oil constantly?

http://members.ij.net/mrmazda/cfaqmenu.html#FCF
Heres a good info page if it helps.
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Old Jan 31, 2004 | 08:26 AM
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It will get progressively worse over time until you cant stand it any more. Its the oil control ring wearing out. The engine will still run just burning extra oil, keep up on the oil so it doesnt run out. And start saving for a TII upgrade!
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Old Jan 31, 2004 | 06:59 PM
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the oil level just gets lower n lower over time.
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