Excessive oil consumption

[redlion05]

Hello everyone.

Just wondering if this can be considered serious.

My oil has dropped below the add line on the dipstick after 7,000 kms. Is that normal for an ecotec engine?

Otherwise, can the engine have signs of wear and tear on the piston rings etc?

 

[redlion05]

Oh also, (if it accounts for anything), i travel on freeways alot, could that contribute to oil loss thats this significant?

 

[brad_m_is]

an engine shouldnt use any oil between services

 

[sweefu]

Any leaks?

 

[TI3VOM]

Didn't you say in another thread that you are using 10-30w if so that might be the reason.

 

[redlion05]

Yes, I am using 10w -30 and used it in my vn calais and it used very little but unfortunantly, this engine seems to drink the oil. I'm considering on taking it back to the dealership but was curious if this is considered normal? There are no signs of leaks anywhere as i check them today. The smark plugs were normal as well. Any other ideas?

 

[WogBoyz]

id use a 10w40 or 15w50 and see if it still does it with them

 

[redlion05]

I'll speak with the dealership and see what they can do. Hopefully they can rectify the issue and i don't have to pay much...or anything at all. I hate car problem....especially after spending nearly 16k on this car. URGH!!!!

Apart from leaks, is there any other way it could be burning the oil quickly? Is 10w - 30 to thin of an oil? In the booklet, it mentions that as the ideal oil and hence why i purchased it

 

[TI3VOM]

10w-30 is too thin in my opinion, In my cars manual it says 20w-50 normal use and 15w-50 for snow use (I think) my engine is an ecotec as well. But 20w-50 is what I use and I have no problems barely any oil loss.

 

[colgf]

Check your Rocker cover gaskets , coomon VY problem , oil seeps past & runs down the rear of the engine , jack up car & check if your Gearbox pan is oily & drippy, chances are its from the rocker gaskets seeping oil. Buy a new pair of rocker covers with gaskets for about $120.....