Losing oil

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Dan224
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Losing oil

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Is it normal for a 406 to burn oil? I only ask as I got mine serviced in Feb and my oil level has dropped by half already!! I've checked for any leaks but can't find any, any ideas anyone?

Dan
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Welly
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Re: Losing oil

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Sorry chap but what engine is it? I don't think anyone will search through your old posts to find this out you see :)

btw the HDi never uses a drop of oil.

Sometimes a different grade oil will burn off quicker, maybe they used something a bit 'thin' like a 5/30W.
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Dan224
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Re: Losing oil

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Doh!!!
Its a 2.0ltr petrol, 2001 non turbo :cry: , the guy that did the service said he used the recomended grade oil, but I'll have to take his word on that. In all fairness he did do a good job, even down to greasing the fuel filler hinge, (probably why its now broke!)
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Re: Losing oil

Post by stevenlizuk »

I put Mobil 1 in my 2.1 as I got it for nothing.

Burned half of it on 1 length of the M6!

Stick to the gloopy oil, it lasts longer.
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