Q: Engine burning oil
My engine is burning oil, I took the car to the dealership and they couldn't find any thing wrong and no PCV valve, but the oil is decreasing constantly, and I can't find any trace of oil under the car or on the engine.
My car has 174000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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