4A-GE MK1 Engine 1985 MR2 Burning Oil [Archive] - Toyota MR2 Message Board

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Hi Everybody, I have wanted a 1st gen MR2 for awhile now. I found one locally, a 85 with 184k in pretty decent cosmetic shape. Does not really seem to have much rust, all of running gear seems to be pretty good. Seems to run okay. Mechanic said steering/suspension/brakes/tires/body all seems okay. The main problem I have noticed is just that it is burning oil. It burns under hard acceleration starting around 3-3.5k rpm on up. Can