oil problem

[anthony hill]

So i moved to oklahoma about a 2 weeks agon and on my way up my check oil light came on. I thought this was strange since my car has never been low before so i checked it and it was a quart low. Filled it up got on the road stoped to fuel my car after 200 miles and it was a quart low again. Now ever 200 miles the thing is a quart low? Whats the deal guys? iv never ever been low as long as ive owned the car. I keep checking my parking spots for puddles on the ground and nothin! And it doesnt appear to be leakin from valve covers or anything wheres it goin? I even thought maybe it was burning it but usually you can smell it and i cant. So once again i need your guys help any ideas would be AMAZING!

THANKS
Anthony

 

[1987LXragtop]

if it aint leaking then its burning. check your PCV system too.

 

[anthony hill]

Checked my pvc stuff all looks good. Someone mentioned to me maybe changin my spark plugs? Im usein split fire platnium ones right now its what i always used in my 97 and they worked fine but what does my spark plug have to do with burning oil? O and this is all on 91 gt just to fill you in.

 

[87GT Drop Top]

Have you ever replaced the metal screen under the PCV valve?

 

[anthony hill]

i havent but i didnt realize there was one down there what will that do for me?

 

[87GT Drop Top]

It will get clogged and the engine can't vent. Then you build pressure in the crankcase. That will force oil past the rings. Then you are burning oil. I don't know if it could be as severe as your problem, but it's a place to start.
You will have to remove the PCV valve and the rubber grommet. You can get the metal screen out with a long pick. I would get a new metal screen and a new PCV grommet.

Metal screen Motormite/Dorman part # 47064

Grommet Motormite/Dorman part # 42327