Spark
Base Engine Misfire with Excessive Oil Consumption
Cause
Correction
Worn valves, valve guides and/or valve stem oil seals
Inspect the spark plugs for oil deposits.
Repair or replace as required.
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Worn piston rings
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Oil consumption may or may not cause the engine to misfire.
Inspect the spark plugs for oil deposits.
Inspect the cylinders for a loss of compression. Refer to
Engine Compression Test
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Perform cylinder leak down and compression testing to determine the cause.
Repair or replace as required.
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