what is causing my 2007 mitsubishi eclipse 4 cyl to use oil ? I is ticking cant find no oil leaks

Asked by miles2012 May 28, 2012 at 09:10 PM about the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

ticking sound an using oil , changed oil 2 weeks ago an out

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If its fast ticking it might be rockers if they aren't getting enough oil to them. If you can't see any leaks on the outside of the engine for oil then chances are your valve guides are shot or you have excessive oil getting past the rings.

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