Diagnosing oil consumption
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Diagnosing oil consumption
I know the PCV system is a big issue as well as seeing some references to valve seals. My question is more about how to tell which of those or anywhere else it's getting out.
I've put about 1100 miles on it since purchase and in that time I've had to add 2 quarts of oil, which seems about double what I expected from my reading.
My valve cover looks like it's been changed because it doesn't have the mini logo or the labels, but I don't know if the updated version is also prone to problems or if there were multiple updates done to it. I know a catch can would keep from burning it but it doesn't really keep it in the system, either since I'd just be emptying the can instead of blowing it out the exhaust.
I get an oil smell inside the car from time to time, but I haven't seen any blue smoke in the exhaust so far (though all I can see is at idle) and the smell reminds me more of fresh oil than burned.
I've put about 1100 miles on it since purchase and in that time I've had to add 2 quarts of oil, which seems about double what I expected from my reading.
My valve cover looks like it's been changed because it doesn't have the mini logo or the labels, but I don't know if the updated version is also prone to problems or if there were multiple updates done to it. I know a catch can would keep from burning it but it doesn't really keep it in the system, either since I'd just be emptying the can instead of blowing it out the exhaust.
I get an oil smell inside the car from time to time, but I haven't seen any blue smoke in the exhaust so far (though all I can see is at idle) and the smell reminds me more of fresh oil than burned.
Last edited by ohhhh_schmidt; 12-09-2019 at 06:24 AM.
#2
I'd look for oil leaks first, if you are smelling oil. you will have to clean up the engine first. Just getting in there and cleaning will let you see about where it is leaking, then you can keep a close eye out for where exactly it is leaking.
If you see oil leaks at the crank seal, that could caused by a bad PCV valve. One test of the PCV valve is to see if you have pressure on the oil cap, or a strong vacuum. Normally, it should have a slight vacuum at the cap when the engine is running.
If you see oil leaks at the crank seal, that could caused by a bad PCV valve. One test of the PCV valve is to see if you have pressure on the oil cap, or a strong vacuum. Normally, it should have a slight vacuum at the cap when the engine is running.
#3
I'd look for oil leaks first, if you are smelling oil. you will have to clean up the engine first. Just getting in there and cleaning will let you see about where it is leaking, then you can keep a close eye out for where exactly it is leaking.
If you see oil leaks at the crank seal, that could caused by a bad PCV valve. One test of the PCV valve is to see if you have pressure on the oil cap, or a strong vacuum. Normally, it should have a slight vacuum at the cap when the engine is running.
If you see oil leaks at the crank seal, that could caused by a bad PCV valve. One test of the PCV valve is to see if you have pressure on the oil cap, or a strong vacuum. Normally, it should have a slight vacuum at the cap when the engine is running.
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Last edited by ohhhh_schmidt; 05-07-2019 at 08:51 AM.
#5
I'd look for oil leaks first, if you are smelling oil. you will have to clean up the engine first. Just getting in there and cleaning will let you see about where it is leaking, then you can keep a close eye out for where exactly it is leaking.
If you see oil leaks at the crank seal, that could caused by a bad PCV valve. One test of the PCV valve is to see if you have pressure on the oil cap, or a strong vacuum. Normally, it should have a slight vacuum at the cap when the engine is running.
If you see oil leaks at the crank seal, that could caused by a bad PCV valve. One test of the PCV valve is to see if you have pressure on the oil cap, or a strong vacuum. Normally, it should have a slight vacuum at the cap when the engine is running.
I've got a generic catch can from amazon being delivered today that I'll install on the driver side hose, and I'm considering blocking the passenger with the Peugeot plugs or installing a second OCC. I've read a lot of your posts that seem to imply that the people that have problems after blocking off the passenger hose have existing PVC issues and that the blocking off isn't the root cause. Is that an accurate summary of your position?
#6
The only leak I can find is at the hose connection for the PCV hose that runs to the intake tube at the turbo inlet. Also, I'm noticing that the oil smell I'm getting happens when the HVAC system has been off and I turn it on. Makes me think a normally imperceptible oil odor is collecting in the outside air inlet or the cabin filter housing.
I've got a generic catch can from amazon being delivered today that I'll install on the driver side hose, and I'm considering blocking the passenger with the Peugeot plugs or installing a second OCC. I've read a lot of your posts that seem to imply that the people that have problems after blocking off the passenger hose have existing PVC issues and that the blocking off isn't the root cause. Is that an accurate summary of your position?
I've got a generic catch can from amazon being delivered today that I'll install on the driver side hose, and I'm considering blocking the passenger with the Peugeot plugs or installing a second OCC. I've read a lot of your posts that seem to imply that the people that have problems after blocking off the passenger hose have existing PVC issues and that the blocking off isn't the root cause. Is that an accurate summary of your position?
The cabin air filter intake is just inboard of the battery, I suppose that it could draw oil fumes into the cabin, if there were a leak.
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