Oil level low

[CUP80Y]

My car seems to be using oil quite quickly - I thought it wasnt topped up fully at the service - but checked it again today and its even lower. Does the cold weather have an effect on how much it uses?? Or am I paying the price for wringing its neck every single one of its 25,000 miles!!. It cant be engine wear at this mileage surely - and theres no sign of any leaks. (03 reg 25K on the clock)

 

[JAY172]

renault say up to 1 litre per 750 miles is acceptable.it is in your vehicle handbook,have a look to check.

 

[BenR]

Its not a leak or wear.

The engine runs hot with no specific oil cooling system. ALOT of oil is reduced to vapour with the under piston oil sprays and is burnt in the breather system.

Think of it this way, at least your not running on mega old used oil for long as your always topping up! lol

 

[CUP80Y]

Cheers - I had visions of a blown engine before its 1st Birthday!! Its been very good up until now - ill keep an eye on it.

 

[JAY172]

oil consumption should reduce slightly when the engines got some miles on it.

 

[Jean Ragnotti]

I have had no consumption at all in 6500km, with a good bit of track time included.

 

[Rich-D]

Mine used a bit when it was new, but now at 5k miles it seems to be stable and I aint had to top it up for a long time. A lot of cars do use oil from new, the CTR is notorious for it.

I still check my level regularly though...