running low on oil

[renaultsport83]

has anyone had to top their oil up a few times in the first year or so of having a new clio. its only a 1.2 16v and ive done nearly 16k but ive had to put 6 litres of oil in as the oil light comes on every few 3 or 4k its not leaking and its not buring oil. any ideas?

 

[BenR]

thats a fair amount of oil!

it shouldnt be burning quite that much.

 

[steve a]

well it must be either using or leaking oil somewhere otherwise it wouldnt be using that much oil. Get it booked in.

 

[Tom_16v]

Its still under warranty isnt it?

 

[Mike Wright]

Thats way too much Oil you must have a leak somewhere or wear

 

[JAY172]

anything under 1 litre per about 700 miles is within renault tolerences.oil consumption will decrease as the engine wears in.

 

[BenR]

but hes using a hell of a lot more.

 

[JAY172]

no hes not hes done 16000 and used 6 litres of oil

 

[BenR]

oh, thought he said he used 6ltrs every 3-4k.

*note to self, read posts*

lol

 

[CUP80Y]

Am I right in thinking you shouldnt wait for an oil light to come on in a car, because that means the level is dangerously low and nearing engine blow up time! (If you checked the level on the dipstick once the light comes on I bet the level is off the end of the dipstick). You should check it regularly instead.

 

[JAY172]

keep an eye on your oil level dash display and dip your oil once a week.