2000 Cadillac Eldorado Excessive Engine Oil Consumption

Vehicles equipped with the 4.6L engine may develop excessive oil consumption. Please be advised that under optimum driving conditions, using one quart of oil every 2000 miles is acceptable. This Cadillac standard applies to vehicles with less that 50,000 miles. Our technicians tell us that if you experience excessive oil consumption it may be caused by built up on the piston rings which restricts movement, preventing them from wiping all the oil from the cylinder walls. Oil left behind is then burned during the combustion process. There is a special ring cleaning procedure which can help this situation. The GM service bulletin number is #02-06-01-009C.

Affected Model Years

This issue affects Cadillac Eldorado model years 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, .

17 people reported this problem

2000 10,030 Miles

I have the oil changed every time its due but my problem is the oil get low in a matter of maybe four weeks of drive sixty miles a day to and from work six days a week oil lite will say low in oil and when i check its like three quarts low no leaking on ground or motor no burning out the tail pipe what could be the issue thanks in advance.
2000 89,000 Miles

it burns 1 quart every 1000 miles.small leak from oil pan.
2000 65,000 Miles

Check engine level light came on after having the car for only 1,000 miles. I am checking today but I will bet it is down a Quart. I have a lifetime warenty on the engine. so I am not concerned, they will repair it. But I have so sign of oil leaking or smoke from the exhaust..
2000 20,000 Miles

Excessive oil consumtion
2000 58,200 Miles

using oil between oil changes. don't see smoke out the back.
2000 87,000 Miles

Started using oil between oil changes. I change the oil every 3000 miles. Used almost 2 quarts.
2000 98,000 Miles

GOT a reBUILT ENGINE

2000 Cadillac Eldorado Excessive Engine Oil Consumption

Affected Model Years

17 people reported this problem

Cadillac Eldorado 2000 Common Problems