so here's the deal - i have a 89 DL sedan (FWD, 3sp AT) that we got for free from my aunt who's too old to drive it anymore. i think it's an EA-82 because it's fuel injected. it has 44,000 miles, so low, but issues nonetheless. she's not leaking any oil to speak of, and doesn't seem to be using any oil or coolant.
but when i go into a turn, like the long sweeper on- and off-ramps at higher speeds (above 45mph), she smokes pretty bad. it's greyish smoke. i took the same turn (a 270 degree sweeper) several times at different speeds, and it doesn't seem to happen in the same turn if you go slower (like 25-30mph). it does NOT smoke under load at a stop (ie revving at a light).
i'm starting to think it might be bad rings, but it's not clear to me why it's only happening in the turns. also, would switching to a thicker oil help for the short term? thanks.