Juansamwell
Member
Hey all,
Just a query from a fairly new S3 owner. What sort of oil consumption would you all expect from your motor? Ive a 1981 petrol with 90k on it. It was pretty well laid up prior to my buying it (2005-Oct 2018 it only covered 300 miles) During this period it was really well maintained and pretty much rebuilt, Mot every year, sometimes only covering the 1 mile to the test centre and back.
Since I Bought it a month and a bit ago Ive been using it a couple times a week to go for a surf and put about 800 miles on it. Its not leaking anywhere really but it has used a little oil. Im talking about the level has gone from Hi on the dipstick to just under half way between Hi and Low.
As I say I'm a new owner and paranoid about every little thing. But does that seem normal usage to you more knowledgeable folks? She runs good, getting 20mpg from it even on Cornish roads (very hilly and stop start with a few easy green lanes thrown in) No smoke, smells ok, new ignition system overhaul and timing set up right. Just wanted to sense check the usage.
any experience share greatly appreciated.
Sam.
Just a query from a fairly new S3 owner. What sort of oil consumption would you all expect from your motor? Ive a 1981 petrol with 90k on it. It was pretty well laid up prior to my buying it (2005-Oct 2018 it only covered 300 miles) During this period it was really well maintained and pretty much rebuilt, Mot every year, sometimes only covering the 1 mile to the test centre and back.
Since I Bought it a month and a bit ago Ive been using it a couple times a week to go for a surf and put about 800 miles on it. Its not leaking anywhere really but it has used a little oil. Im talking about the level has gone from Hi on the dipstick to just under half way between Hi and Low.
As I say I'm a new owner and paranoid about every little thing. But does that seem normal usage to you more knowledgeable folks? She runs good, getting 20mpg from it even on Cornish roads (very hilly and stop start with a few easy green lanes thrown in) No smoke, smells ok, new ignition system overhaul and timing set up right. Just wanted to sense check the usage.
any experience share greatly appreciated.
Sam.
