Oil useage.

championdaddy · 18th April 2014, 09:57

How much oil should a V6 use ? I know, I know.....in an ideal world....none.

Mine uses oil......I would say .... a litre every 6 months.

I have NO smoke from the back.(passed emissions easily in March)
I have NO external oil leaks.
I have NO oil in the water.
It does NOT over heat ever.
It starts on the button and ticks over superbly.

It does feel somewhat underpowered but both Vis motors work. And as I have never driven another V6 estate..... I can't really compare.

Any suggestions ?????

Or is it a quirk of the V6 ???

DMGRS · 18th April 2014, 12:42

A litre every 6 months is fine, a little is burned (you'll see some oil in the throttle body for example) and the rings will always let a *tiny* amount past.

championdaddy · 18th April 2014, 12:55

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Originally Posted by DMGRS

A litre every 6 months is fine, a little is burned (you'll see some oil in the throttle body for example) and the rings will always let a *tiny* amount past.

Phew

I can sleep better now then.

HarryM1BYT · 18th April 2014, 13:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by championdaddy

Phew

I can sleep better now then.

Surely it depends on mileage and the mileage covered over 6 months?

All engines do use some oil. Some engines accumulate dirt and by products of the combustion enough that the level remains constant - which is why you need to change the oil.

I cannot think of any petrol or diesel I have had for many years, where it needed to be topped up between services though.

DMGRS · 18th April 2014, 13:06

I assumed standard mileage - around 6,000 for 6 months is pretty average, and a litre isn't too much over that period.

championdaddy · 18th April 2014, 13:19

I don't drive far........last year I did a fraction over 5000 miles.
this year will be a little more as I'm going to Holland in August.

MangoMan · 18th April 2014, 13:32

I lose about a pint, (well half way down between the Full & Empty marks on the Dipstick) between oil changes, which is approx every year.

But I don't bother topping-up as apparently the V6 runs better at that level. At my next oil change I'm only filling to this mark. There is a thread somewhere explaining the reason for this.

championdaddy · 18th April 2014, 13:33

so..........do I start worrying again ????

tareim · 18th April 2014, 13:54

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Originally Posted by championdaddy

so..........do I start worrying again ????

should be ok unless its blowing out the back or leaving pools of oil under the car

championdaddy · 18th April 2014, 14:04

It's doing neither.

18th April 2014, 09:57	#1
championdaddy This is my second home Mg Zt 190 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The FIRST Garden City....Letchworth. Posts: 6,778 Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 920 Times in 698 Posts	Oil useage. How much oil should a V6 use ? I know, I know.....in an ideal world....none. Mine uses oil......I would say .... a litre every 6 months. I have NO smoke from the back.(passed emissions easily in March) I have NO external oil leaks. I have NO oil in the water. It does NOT over heat ever. It starts on the button and ticks over superbly. It does feel somewhat underpowered but both Vis motors work. And as I have never driven another V6 estate..... I can't really compare. Any suggestions ????? Or is it a quirk of the V6 ???

18th April 2014, 12:42	#2
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DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,321 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	I assumed standard mileage - around 6,000 for 6 months is pretty average, and a litre isn't too much over that period. __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off

18th April 2014, 13:32	#7
MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	I lose about a pint, (well half way down between the Full & Empty marks on the Dipstick) between oil changes, which is approx every year. But I don't bother topping-up as apparently the V6 runs better at that level. At my next oil change I'm only filling to this mark. There is a thread somewhere explaining the reason for this. __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original Last edited by MangoMan; 18th April 2014 at 13:36..

18th April 2014, 13:19	#6
championdaddy This is my second home Mg Zt 190 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The FIRST Garden City....Letchworth. Posts: 6,778 Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 920 Times in 698 Posts	I don't drive far........last year I did a fraction over 5000 miles. this year will be a little more as I'm going to Holland in August.

18th April 2014, 13:33	#8
championdaddy This is my second home Mg Zt 190 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The FIRST Garden City....Letchworth. Posts: 6,778 Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 920 Times in 698 Posts	so..........do I start worrying again ????

18th April 2014, 14:04	#10
championdaddy This is my second home Mg Zt 190 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The FIRST Garden City....Letchworth. Posts: 6,778 Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 920 Times in 698 Posts	It's doing neither.