Engine: D52447: - Oil Burn?

gmonag · Nov 28th, 2013, 10:49

MY2005 Exec D5 163hp. I checked the engine oil yesterday and found the level below MIN.

The last MoT showed no smoke (.59/m PASS) and I can't see any blue smoke from the exhaust. No Leaks. So - where is it going?

Greg

ianu · Nov 28th, 2013, 19:34

How long since it was last changed. It shouldn't be filled to the max anyway and will always use a little between services. Mine will typically need a little top up (1/2 litre) in between services.
Although would normally produce a smoky exhaust - any sign of oil around the top of the intercooler rad' ?

Cheers
Ian.

owenfackrell · Nov 28th, 2013, 20:32

The crankcase has a breath pipe that is connected to the air intake pipework. This is there to stop the crankcase from pressurising and damaging it self. The air from this contains oil vapours which is why you will always find oil in the pipework including the intercooler. This is where the oil tends to go and why it needs topping up between services. You should only be concerned if you are topping up more than the you were certenly no more than a litre between services.

gmonag · Nov 30th, 2013, 08:32

It was changed at the last service, Jan 2013. I did notice a few days later that the oil level was not at max . I just assumed the stealers were pulling a fast one, charging me for more oil that they actually put in, so I topped it up. Perhaps that can cause more oil burn?

I'll bring it up at next service.

Greg

bobdabuilda · Nov 30th, 2013, 11:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmonag

It was changed at the last service, Jan 2013. I did notice a few days later that the oil level was not at max . I just assumed the stealers were pulling a fast one, charging me for more oil that they actually put in, so I topped it up. Perhaps that can cause more oil burn?

I'll bring it up at next service.

Greg

I think that there's a reason that they don't fill it to the max, I can't recall exactly but it's something to do with the oil level creeping up on the diesel engines due to burning diesel and therefore prevents damage to the dpf by high oil levels.... Clan will know and explain better than I

Nov 28th, 2013, 10:49	#1
gmonag Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2024 17:24 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bury St Edmunds	Oil Burn? MY2005 Exec D5 163hp. I checked the engine oil yesterday and found the level below MIN. The last MoT showed no smoke (.59/m PASS) and I can't see any blue smoke from the exhaust. No Leaks. So - where is it going? Greg Last edited by gmonag; Nov 28th, 2013 at 10:55.

Nov 28th, 2013, 19:34	#2
ianu Premier Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2024 22:13 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bicester View Photos By: ianu	How long since it was last changed. It shouldn't be filled to the max anyway and will always use a little between services. Mine will typically need a little top up (1/2 litre) in between services. Although would normally produce a smoky exhaust - any sign of oil around the top of the intercooler rad' ? Cheers Ian.

Nov 28th, 2013, 20:32	#3
owenfackrell Premier Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2024 19:04 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: southampton	The crankcase has a breath pipe that is connected to the air intake pipework. This is there to stop the crankcase from pressurising and damaging it self. The air from this contains oil vapours which is why you will always find oil in the pipework including the intercooler. This is where the oil tends to go and why it needs topping up between services. You should only be concerned if you are topping up more than the you were certenly no more than a litre between services.

Nov 30th, 2013, 08:32	#4
gmonag Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2024 17:24 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bury St Edmunds	It was changed at the last service, Jan 2013. I did notice a few days later that the oil level was not at max . I just assumed the stealers were pulling a fast one, charging me for more oil that they actually put in, so I topped it up. Perhaps that can cause more oil burn? I'll bring it up at next service. Greg

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