1988 Mercury Tracer 1.6 EFI from North America
Summary:
This car is a great investment.
Faults:
My T-Racer has burned a little oil since the day I bought it. I can smell the oil in the exhaust, so I know the rings must have dried out while it sat before I bought it.
The exhaust has a hole in it, which makes it loud inside.
The air-conditioning needs to be recharged.
General Comments:
This T-Racer is surprisingly quick for what it is. It's no mustang, but it's weight is light enough that a four cylinder is sufficient power.
This car is very reliable and is great on gas. My last truck got eight miles to the gallon, this gets thirty-five.
This car is just crappy enough to not draw attention, but solid enough to be a nice ride.
This car cost me five-hundred dollars and was worth every penny.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 9th February, 2005
10th Feb 2005, 07:28
Rings don't dry out. They do wear out. Valve stem seals harden after a while and stop sealing.
On your car, one or both of these could be causing your oil burning.