05 Gallardo questions
Discussion
My 05 Gallardo has just ticked over 21,000 miles, and whilst it has been a pretty reliable (not to mention wonderful) car, I do have a couple of concerns that have arisen recently and wondered if other owners might comment.
First, I am noticing that first and second are sometimes (by no means all the time) a bit sticky to engage. Now, I had the clutch inspected by LHW only 2 months ago, and the report was it was no more than half worn, so could something else be to blame?
Second, oil consumption seems to be on the rise. I will need to monitor over a longer period to be sure, but in the last month LHW added half a litre; I then drove no more than 100 miles; was then at HR Owen for a battery replacement, and they said the oil level was low, and so added half a litre. Today, I took the car for a spirited drive of about 150 miles, and the level was back on the minimum (having been approximately half way between the low and high marks before I set off*). The car has always needed a bit of oil, as I know is common, but this seems like an increase in consumption. No doubt it needs to be professionally checked, but again has anyone had similar symptoms?
Finally, I am getting frustrated at the repeated emission warning light (the orange engine light, with the flashing bank 1-5 and 6-10 warning). After a few starts, the warning clears, but then it is not long before it reappears. LHW have tried a cure (not sure what they did), but it is not working. I am perhaps adding 2+2 to get 5, but is there a link to increased oil consumption?
I will get the car looked at in the New Year, and hopefully there is nothing too major wrong!
Kind regards
Steve
First, I am noticing that first and second are sometimes (by no means all the time) a bit sticky to engage. Now, I had the clutch inspected by LHW only 2 months ago, and the report was it was no more than half worn, so could something else be to blame?
Second, oil consumption seems to be on the rise. I will need to monitor over a longer period to be sure, but in the last month LHW added half a litre; I then drove no more than 100 miles; was then at HR Owen for a battery replacement, and they said the oil level was low, and so added half a litre. Today, I took the car for a spirited drive of about 150 miles, and the level was back on the minimum (having been approximately half way between the low and high marks before I set off*). The car has always needed a bit of oil, as I know is common, but this seems like an increase in consumption. No doubt it needs to be professionally checked, but again has anyone had similar symptoms?
Finally, I am getting frustrated at the repeated emission warning light (the orange engine light, with the flashing bank 1-5 and 6-10 warning). After a few starts, the warning clears, but then it is not long before it reappears. LHW have tried a cure (not sure what they did), but it is not working. I am perhaps adding 2+2 to get 5, but is there a link to increased oil consumption?
I will get the car looked at in the New Year, and hopefully there is nothing too major wrong!
Kind regards
Steve
- I can't find a figure for the oil quantity between upper and lower marks in the handbook - anyone know (05 model)? Thanks.
Stefan, not sure on the bank lights or the gearbox/linkage questions. But on the oil consumption front they should consume about 1 litre per 1000k, not sure of volume between low and high on dipstick though i'm afraid. I know of a G owner that had a serious oil consumption problem, Lambo service measured teh consumption over a period of miles, confirmed unusual consumption levels, ran compression tests, found compression to be marginally low on two cylinders. Proceeded to completely replace pistons, piston rings and bottom end bearings, rebuild and all's been fine since. This was all done an waarranty i beleive.
Get it thoroughly checked, but maybe get yourself a warranty first!!!
Get it thoroughly checked, but maybe get yourself a warranty first!!!
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