A head blown gasket will cause a number of different problems, but not using oil. That just doesn't fit. It might have a blown head gasket, but using oil has to be either the engine is burning it because it is worn out or has a tremendous oil leak. I would guess that it is very worn out and a major overhaul would be the only way to go. Rings and a head gasket won't do it.

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