Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 20:05:41 +0000 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamsizefitterzzzz.com> Subject: Re: expected oil consumption
Alex wrote: > > I talked to a guy in the work who has an Escort Cosworth (I know, I know). > He said that turbo cars do burn off a bit of oil trying to cool down the > turbo but it depend how much wellie you give it. But raised a question. He > said that the Cosworth dipstick from max to min had a difference of about 1 > litre of oil. Just out of interest does anyone know what the max to min > relates to in a 9-5? Dunno, but probably in the right direction. What annoys me with garage services is that they inevitably fill way over the max mark, probably to squeeze in a can and charge. (Spares: 1 dunk of oil that is .... hmm hmm $$$) However, now I always do it myself. > This would save me having to add some oil, then wait, add some oil, then > wait, add some oil, then wait,..... > > I havent noticed any oil marks under the car but there does seem to be a > small 'sweat' from the sump. There are always some 'sweat'. You will see oil trays under brand new cars at motor shows. > What is the main root cause of blue smoke? The blue smoke is from burning oil in the combustion chambers, hence poor separation. Oil mist also gets into the intake hose from poor turbo seals. Johannes
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