MCS burning/using too much oil
Discussion
Hartge220 said:
hyperblue said:
IIRC MINI state it's acceptable to use about 1 litre per 1000 miles.
Think that's on the R56 Mr Hyperblue, pretty sure Marcia's got an R53.Doesn't sound right Marcia, I'd get it checked out
R53's can use oil too. Everyone seems to forget there not getting any younger. Depending on mileage could be worn piston rings. Also mine when on stock pistons (low mileage, well maintained but driven hard engine) used to use oil if driven hard. With the je's in it loves oil due to the pistons needing to warm up
how much are you having to top upand how often. As already said they do use a bit, I generally have to put 1 litre in, normally mid way through the 15,000 mile service intervals.
Any blue smoke? I wouldn't wory about it - just get the garage to confirm when it goes in. Well done for checking though, so many don't, but the oil pressure light would come on at a certain level.
Any blue smoke? I wouldn't wory about it - just get the garage to confirm when it goes in. Well done for checking though, so many don't, but the oil pressure light would come on at a certain level.
si_xsi said:
how much are you having to top upand how often. As already said they do use a bit, I generally have to put 1 litre in, normally mid way through the 15,000 mile service intervals.
Any blue smoke? I wouldn't wory about it - just get the garage to confirm when it goes in. Well done for checking though, so many don't, but the oil pressure light would come on at a certain level.
Not sure of the exact amount i put in,but i would definately say it was a litre,maybe more. The last time i had to top it up,i would say about 4 months ago,when i had to put about the same amount in.Is this acceptable?As i only do about 1,000 miles a month!Any blue smoke? I wouldn't wory about it - just get the garage to confirm when it goes in. Well done for checking though, so many don't, but the oil pressure light would come on at a certain level.
No,blue smoke as far as i know.Yes,you are right about the oil pressure light.
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