I think it's well documented that valve stem seals need to be changed at the type of mileage I have on my cars.

When you have bad valve stem seals, the oil doesn't leak.. it leaks down into the cylinder and burns off.

I have some minor leaks in my car, too... i guess i just live with them.

My valve cover gasket was close to being petrified...

A quart every 1200 miles isnt' bad... my 260e was going through a quart at 400... the CE was going through a quart at 650-700 at 164k. At 142k it was going through a quart at 1200 miles

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1989 300ce 129k
( facelifted front,updated tail lights, lowered suspension,bilstein sports, lorinser front spoiler, MOMO steering wheel, remus exhaust,stainless steel brake lines). (Gone)

1997 s320 154k (what a ride). Sold with 179k miles. Replaced with Hyundai Equus

1994 e320 Cabriolet 108k



1972 280se 4.5 153k Owned for 12 yrs, sorry I sold it


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