Headgasket and cam seal failure on my 1998 plymouth breeze which caused oil leak and LED to my having to replace both to stop oil leak. Car had 44591 miles on it at the time. Replaced both headgasket and cam seal.
1998 Plymouth Breeze: excessive oil consumption
5 of the 174 complaints about the 1998 Plymouth Breeze describe excessive oil consumption.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 17 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Excessive oil consumption by model year
What owners say
When driving head gasket blewout, causing oil to leak.
The head gasket failed causing oil leakage for a period of time, vehicle was in for dealership service for an oil change prior and the dealership did not notice the leakage.
Head gasket blewout, causing oil leakage. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak the consumer did research on internet and discovered quite a large number of complaints regarding head gasket leaking of this make of vehicle.
Engine head gasket belw out prematurally, causing oil to leak into the oil pan. Dealer replaced one head gasket, and the very next day the other one blew out. Manufacturer has been contacted.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Valve Body
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination, diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0442, P0455, or P0456 - leak...
- Exhibiting rough idle, hard start and start & stall
- This bulletin involves installation of a new component to assist cam seal retention
- Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes P1494, P0442...
- Information regarding 2.5L V-6 head gasket application
- Technical service bulletin regarding multi-layer steel (MLS) head gasket installation procedures
- California emissions recall on reprogramming the powertrain control module
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Plymouth Breeze oil consumption
Is excessive oil consumption a common problem on the 1998 Plymouth Breeze?
5 of 174 owner complaints about the 1998 Plymouth Breeze (3%) mention excessive oil consumption. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Plymouth Breeze?
There are 0 recalls and 17 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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