My situation is like many others on the posts, have to put about 1/4 of a quart every 1 - 2 weeks depending upon how much I drive the bug. I was going to use 40W oil at next change but am targeting fixing this problem once and for all.
New piston rings seem to be on the parts list prior to opening it up, but aren't the "oil guides" also a recommended part to change if oil consumption is the problem?
Car only has about 53K miles on it & drives/idles fine. I was not thinking I'd need to hone the piston wells but am no expert either.
Big job & I agree that midas well chanage other parts once it's opened up.
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