Burning Oil?

[The WiseGuy]

My '93 TC seems like it's been burning oil. It is due for an oil change in about 400 miles, but I've had to put 3 Quarts in the last 1,500 miles. I haven't seen a leak, nor seen any spots in my driveway where oil would be leaking so I have no idea what's wrong with it. Only thing I've noticed is when I'm sitting in like a drive thru for a decent amount of time sometimes alot of smoke will come out the exhaust. Any ideas what could be the prob?

 

[Joeychgo]

what color is the smoke?

 

[The WiseGuy]

From what I saw just a light gray.

 

[crab daddy]

my best guess (basically knowing nothing) would be worn rings and or valve seals. It happens as motors get older.

 

[johnsuperbee]

Sounds as if possiible rings. valve guides or seals in my past experiences would not go through this much oil this quickly. best to find a good used motor. a rebuild is much more costly than the present value of the car.