Oil

[mrvdv85]

Hey all
just wondering whats the best things to replace where you check the dip stick and the oil is like 2cm registering then it goes down a bit at a time? my oil is about half a half a cm but cant find any leaks.

[dynoryder]

if there are no visable leaks then your engine is burning oil

if this is the case then it's time for a rebuild

if you can see oil leaking then replace the gasket it's leaking from

[D34N]

Make a visible inspection and see if there is anywhere noticable leaking oil. ie. Transmission/Sump etc.

If there is no visible leaks than like what dyno suggested it may be that the engine is burning oil, if thats the case I would take it to a mechanic before it does any excessive damage.

[ari666]

Hey all
just wondering whats the best things to replace where you check the dip stick and the oil is like 2cm registering then it goes down a bit at a time? my oil is about half a half a cm but cant find any leaks.

honestly... could you guys understand that?

my oil is about half a half a cm but cant find any leaks

[vlv8vic]

for those wondering, half a half a cm is usually known as a quarter of a cm or 25mm.

[gopher]

for those wondering, half a half a cm is usually known as a quarter of a cm or 25mm.

25 mm is a quarter of 10 cm

2.5 mm is a quarter of a cm

[vlv8vic]

25 mm is a quarter of 10 cm

2.5 mm is a quarter of a cm

****.


I can't even blame tiredness today. Beats a half of a half though, gotta gimme that.
lol

[gopher]

****.


. Beats a half of a half though, gotta gimme that.
lol

yeah i couldn't believe that one also

[vlv8vic]

yeah i couldn't believe that one also

oh i can believe i missed a 4 pixel dot, just unfortunate it happened during a terrific correction opportunity at a really.... interesting.... description of portion.
Well spotted. Here's a spare for good measure ---> .

[ari666]

ok, in that case it sounds like the PCV valve...

lol, what a crazy thread.

[Drewie]

If it's burning a bit of oil it may need a slightly heavier grade of oil in it, try and find out what grade of oil is in it at the moment and maybe move up to the next weight.
The oil you are using may be too thin.

[shiftySLE]

I'd say the OP accidentally wrote 'half a' twice by accident, geez give him a chance to stuff up as most people do sometime like calling a quarter of a cm 25mm.
Anyway, I'd say being a VH the rings would be worn after many years of use. Try Drewie's advice and go for GTX2 oil or similar which states that it is for older and worn engines being that it is a heavier (thicker) oil.
First off, I would jet wash the engine and look for any obvious leaks.

[VKCOMMO]

also try putting/replacing the gasket on the sump plug.. about 5$ for a pack of 10 at super cheap and they fit all plugs.. well worth the money