Mine has done over 10K now
How much oil are you burning? Have you measured it per 100 miles or per 200 miles etc?
Mine has done over 10K now
How much oil are you burning? Have you measured it per 100 miles or per 200 miles etc?
Not measured mine yet, but you can smell it when it's hot and you can see it when cold out of the exhaust.
Im topping it up but also im aware there's a leak at the oil filter flange. Still fault finding at the moment.
At 10 k i sincerely hope mine will be done run in !
I do remember the engine builder chirping on about how 'important' and 'critical' the honing was for the 200tdi, and presumably all engines. Apparently you have to get it 'just right'. Anyway he had all the fandangled machines for that so i'm guessing he had it all set up right.
I do hope you get it sorted Al2o3, would be nice however to get someone to diagnose conclusively what is actually the problem rather than the throw parts and money at it.
Maybe a flat out italian tune up on the motorway for a few hours is in order ? Just done that with our new-ish car we bought and it's done the world of good.
Im topping it up but also im aware there's a leak at the oil filter flange. Still fault finding at the moment.
At 10 k i sincerely hope mine will be done run in !
I do remember the engine builder chirping on about how 'important' and 'critical' the honing was for the 200tdi, and presumably all engines. Apparently you have to get it 'just right'. Anyway he had all the fandangled machines for that so i'm guessing he had it all set up right.
I do hope you get it sorted Al2o3, would be nice however to get someone to diagnose conclusively what is actually the problem rather than the throw parts and money at it.
Maybe a flat out italian tune up on the motorway for a few hours is in order ? Just done that with our new-ish car we bought and it's done the world of good.
Yeah, that's true. However, I don't know if a small difference will have a big effect. If you know what I mean?
Having said that, what about an engine that has 150k on it? Why aren't those using 350ml of oil every 280 miles?
Goc3k
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Not that I'd want to start an oil-off, but a 15w vs a 10w would theoretically only improve a standing leak, as at operating temperature it is only very marginally more viscous than a 10-40, it being entirely mineral based might make a difference over time mind.
What actually is the difference in litres between max and min on the dipstick? think you've said before but i can't remember
What actually is the difference in litres between max and min on the dipstick? think you've said before but i can't remember
Yeah, I know, I've looked at the viscocity v Temp comparison charts. Worth a try though. I've read the molecules of the mineral oil are more complex with longer chains etc. Remember. I'm clutching at straws.
I don't think I've said about bottom to top levels. From my top ups I'd reckon about 750ml.
Dip stick this weekend
View attachment 161094
It's taken 200ml to get the oil back to half way again. It's done 235 miles this week. Previous reading was after two weeks.
This is oil in the top intercooler pipe
(My phone won't upload pics anymore. Not sure if it's the phone or website. I'll try again later)
View attachment 161094
It's taken 200ml to get the oil back to half way again. It's done 235 miles this week. Previous reading was after two weeks.
This is oil in the top intercooler pipe
(My phone won't upload pics anymore. Not sure if it's the phone or website. I'll try again later)
Dip stick this weekend
View attachment 161094
It's taken 200ml to get the oil back to half way again. It's done 235 miles this week. Previous reading was after two weeks.
This is oil in the top intercooler pipe
(My phone won't upload pics anymore. Not sure if it's the phone or website. I'll try again later
View attachment 161094
It's taken 200ml to get the oil back to half way again. It's done 235 miles this week. Previous reading was after two weeks.
This is oil in the top intercooler pipe
(My phone won't upload pics anymore. Not sure if it's the phone or website. I'll try again later
Dip stick this weekend
It's taken 200ml to get the oil back to half way again. It's done 235 miles this week. Previous reading was after two weeks.
This is oil in the top intercooler pipe
(My phone won't upload pics anymore. Not sure if it's the phone or website. I'll try again later
It's taken 200ml to get the oil back to half way again. It's done 235 miles this week. Previous reading was after two weeks.
This is oil in the top intercooler pipe
(My phone won't upload pics anymore. Not sure if it's the phone or website. I'll try again later
its website at mo.
Dip stick this weekend
It's taken 200ml to get the oil back to half way again. It's done 235 miles this week. Previous reading was after two weeks.
This is oil in the top intercooler pipe
(My phone won't upload pics anymore. Not sure if it's the phone or website. I'll try again later
It's taken 200ml to get the oil back to half way again. It's done 235 miles this week. Previous reading was after two weeks.
This is oil in the top intercooler pipe
(My phone won't upload pics anymore. Not sure if it's the phone or website. I'll try again later
Cheers MHM, been cursing this fecking phone.
it DOES post - it just takes its time. go to lz-live and wait for it to pop up...... trust me
Cheers MHM, been cursing this fecking phone.
Cheers MHM, been cursing this fecking phone.
Cheers MHM, been cursing this fecking phone.
