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Vauxhaul Vectra Oil Consumption?
We have a 2005 1.8 S.I Vauxhaul Vectra that's done 96,000 miles, and it's going through oil at what we believe is an excessive consumption rate - roughly 1 litre every 750 miles or so. There's no sign of leaking, no sign of burning and the main dealer can't find anything wrong with it but claim that Vauxhaul recommend 1 litre every 1000 miles.
This problem has been getting worse during this year or so, as previously we could do 10k to 15k without the orange oil level light flashing on!
Has anyone else experienced the same, and what was the outcome please.
3 Answers
- Timbo is hereLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
I haven't experienced this but Vx are right with any engine 1000 per litre is OK but yours is excessive.
It will be due to engine wear which could be due to the valve guides or piston rings or both. It will cntinue to get worse and could result in an emmisions failure at the next MOT.
Time to consider off-loading the car or fitting a reconditioned engine. I would off-load it to a dealer in part ex myself.
- GARFIELDLv 51 decade ago
Are you using correct grade oil,either part or fully synthetic 5w/40 or 10w/40?
- 1 decade ago
YOUR CAR NEED SPECIAL ATTENTION I RECOMMEND YOU FOR ENGINE OVERHAULING PAY ATTENTION TO THIS IT WILL COST YOU A LOT OF MONEY.
Source(s): the author is an an autmotive mechanics
