OIL Use/miles

[tim_p]

Me too!

I'll see if I can do the same with that engine oil stuff, watch this space!

[Stoff]

great! make sure to run the engine dry of oil long enough, so you can tell us how the pistons look after they go through the engine block

it's definitely a good test to see how far the warranty goes

[tim_p]

Originally Posted by Stoff

great! make sure to run the engine dry of oil long enough, so you can tell us how the pistons look after they go through the engine block

How will I know if it's gone dry if there's not a little light?

[Bunker]

Originally Posted by tim_p

How will I know if it's gone dry if there's not a little light?

You'll get an invite in the post to 'Kevin the Con Rod's' coming out party.

[promethian]

trust you lot to get off topic again...lol...

I notice I use quite a bit of oil...which I expected .....as I do a lot of stopping/starting and short trips as part of my business... have also done nearly 7000 miles in 3 1/2 months!!!

[Stoff]

well, turbodiesels always use some oil, in 1,9tdi caddy at work up to 0,5 liter/1000km, especially in short runs in the city or under high loads. my mechanic told me not to worry, it's normal. he said that a typical alfa romeo would go up to 1 liter/1000km, diesel or petrol regardless, again normal.

see the manual what it says about normal oil consumption.

interesting enough, my 1,4 astra didn't use a drop in 43000km, and as you may know I rev my cars quite a lot, and drive in the city most of the time.