Hi Guys,
Need ur suggestions based on your experiences and expertise as I am a beginner here.
I own a santro 2004 exec model and I am facing the oil burning issue. car is giving smoke and engine oil consumption is very high. Most probably the ring piston/ valve seal issue. Overall car performance is good. no missing issue, no such noiceable loss of power etc. car is driven and maintained carefuly so i dont think engine parts condition is much bad.
A friend of mine suggested to try "liqui moly smoke oil stop additive" for temporarily resolution of this prolem a bit and to drive 6 to 8 months more before going for some mechanical work.
Please suggest what should i do?
1. Try the oil additive and run it for few more months untill it become neccesary to get some mechanical work done.
2. Just get the ring piston/valve seals work done.
3. Or to go for a full engine overhaul?
if u can refer a santro expert mechanic. and expected cost of option 2 and 3.