I am sorry but you did not say that re read your post! I have had issues with the pcv valve, and that is that. I still lose 1 qt every 3000 miles , and would consider that normal. When the pcv valve sticks and I lose 2 qts in 1000 miles that is not normal. And doing what I have done to get rid of the pcv valve has brought it back to 1 qt every 3000 miles and that is fact , not what someone told me. So I do not care if your mechanic says I am wrong I know that my problem is fixed . And be sure to print out your post and ask him if that is what he said. shawn