Short Motor Warranty Work Done But Car Still Using Oil?

[Tay]

Hi all,

In January I had the warranty work done on my 1.8 avensis. Previously the car was using about 2 litres every 1000 miles.

I have noticed that no oil at all is being used for short trips and my normal commute of 40 miles. However on long trips (I have done two 200 mile+ runs in the last week) it does seem to still burn off some oil.

Not as bad as before, but I think after the last trip I had to add about 150ml of oil after a 220 mile drive.

Is that right? I thought it wouldnt burn a drop any more?

I use decent quality oil, either Mobil or magnatech.

Just want to know if I should be bringing this up with the dealership who did the work.

Thanks,

[igormus]

Hi all,

In January I had the warranty work done on my 1.8 avensis. Previously the car was using about 2 litres every 1000 miles.

I have noticed that no oil at all is being used for short trips and my normal commute of 40 miles. However on long trips (I have done two 200 mile+ runs in the last week) it does seem to still burn off some oil.

Not as bad as before, but I think after the last trip I had to add about 150ml of oil after a 220 mile drive.

Is that right? I thought it wouldnt burn a drop any more?

I use decent quality oil, either mobil or magnatech.

Just want to know if I should be bringing this up with the dealership who did the work.

Thanks,

hello mate

- it takes some time to have piston/rings bedded to the liner/s

- valves stems sealing rings (?)

i am inclined to the first.

But you have to keep the MrT shortly informed even after after this warranty job done.

Cheers/Igor

[Tay]

Thanks for the reply, much appreciated..

I have done about 3k miles since the work was done, would that not be enough then?

[Daveyonthemove]

You need to let them know ASAP so they are aware that smomething isn't right. They may have a solution, but if you don't inform them then they will assume that all is well, when you could potentialy be making things worse.

[Pat2u]

Had mine done on 27/1/11 not lost a drop of oil from engine but due to engine being out of the vehicle, the car lost oil from a oil seal its now in for the seal to be replaced, due to the seal leak i must admit though not give it a good long run out yet due to the oil loss.

I would definatly take yours back to have another oil test done on it, another 1000 mile check.