23 hp Briggs inteck oil consumption

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• Jun 10, 2019 / 23 hp Briggs inteck oil consumption

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Will mis-adjusted valves cause excessive oil consumption? Runs clean for about 10-15 minutes then starts smoking oil smoke.

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• Jun 10, 2019 / 23 hp Briggs inteck oil consumption

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corbins said:

Will mis-adjusted valves cause excessive oil consumption? Runs clean for about 10-15 minutes then starts smoking oil smoke.

Thanks !

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Not usually, but being oil expands with heat, consider adjusting the oil level so it reaches the full mark on the dip stick when the engine is at operating temperature.

 

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A blown head gasket will cause this...

 

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• Jun 11, 2019 / 23 hp Briggs inteck oil consumption

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Fish said:

A blown head gasket will cause this...

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Yes, head gasket, valve adjustment, no though it will need an adjustment after you replace the head gasket.

First thing to do though is make sure oil is not over full from a leaking carb float.

Walt Conner