Hey my bro in law just came over and said hes been burning some more oil than normal (normaly none) and after a quick search of google we think it may need a set of rings. Anybody ever had this problem, if so how hard are they to replace and cost?? Should i get a shop to do it?? any advice is much apreciated

 

All engines use oil. That's just the way they are. Some use more than others; knowing how much oil your brother in law's engine is using over 3000 miles or so would help in determining whether it's normal or not. Knowing what he's driving would help as well.

 

wow sorry i was in a rush...he drives a 2003 f150 w/a 5.4 in it....

 

Okay, and how much oil is he using between oil changes?

 

he says he is using over a quart

 

How far is he going between oil changes? And how much exactly over a quart? 1-1/2? 2? 3?

I'm too lazy to look up the spec right now, but I think acceptable oil consumption to Ford is something like one quart every 1500 miles.

 

3500-4000 between changes...idk how much over a quart

 

Find out how much exactly. If he isn't using no more than two quarts tops over that mileage, his engine is just fine.

 

he claims he can feel a loss in power

 

How many miles does he have on it? How long since it's been tuned up (if ever)? What's the air and fuel filters look like?

 

PCV valve?