95 B2300 - fuel and oil consumption

[Greenie95B2300]

Don't wanna chase my tail, but my truck needs a quart of oil about once a month.

I have never changed the PCV valve - had her for 6 years and I do smell oil burning when I turn it off. Thoughts??



Also, never changed my vapor canister or spark plugs and my fuel mileage seems a little low...I know, I know.....I need to keep up with these things and yes I feel like a Dumba** but will replacing these things fix the aforementioned problems?



Any helpful input would be appreciated. Thanks much!!!

 

[adsm08]

I'd hit up the PCV, plugs, and all your filters. The vapor canister is not a wear item and only needs replaced if it is damaged or has been exposed to liquid fuel.

 

[HAPPY+RANGER+GUY]

Please tell me you're not driving around with a check engine light on also.

LOL.

Yes keep up on the maintenance will save you a lot of heartache. You would be wise to put on a new wire set along with the plugs if you drive the truck often and plan on keeping for a while. You may need to put on a new valve cover gasket if the oil leakage (burning smell) is causing you issue also.

 

[adsm08]

Please tell me you're not driving around with a check engine light on also.

I drive my truck around with the CEL on.

Mostly because I got stuck with a SEFI/EGR computer, SEFI/EGR harness and no cam sensor or EGR components.

 

[HAPPY+RANGER+GUY]

I drive my truck around with the CEL on.

I was thinking about his heavy fuel consumption and possible open loop operation. You know why your lights on but many folks don't know what's behind it and keep driving anyway.