SpeedyRu08 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 2005 LGT ej255 is burning oil like no one's business, particularly under boost. I started diagnosis with a compression test and the results were: Cyl 1: 90 Cyl 2: 60 Cyl 3: 80 Cyl 4: 45 I did the test with the engine completely cold (car was sitting outside in 40⁰ weather) and throttle closed so I was expecting the numbers to be a bit lower than usual but not this low. The engine runs pretty damn good and doesn't even have a check engine light. It was rebuilt in 2013, it has a BNR 16g turbo and Cobb catless downpipe. Any thoughts? I plan on doing a leak down test tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 Have you replaced the PCV tree, that has been the cause for oil usage in some cars. NAPA has one for little money. I replaced mine a few weeks back. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pleides Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 Not all compression gauges read the same, but if yours is anything to go by, even if we multiply all of your compression numbers by 3 to get something more normal, your fourth cylinder is fucked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverton Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 recheck the compression when the motor is at operating temperature like you're supposed to. with 4 being that low, it should sound like it has a dead cylinder when cranking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leetdrv Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 the No4 issue could be a tight valve clearance, when was the last valve adjustment? however, if the oil burning issue is not PCV related I bet you're rings are done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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