Oil

Optimus Prime

Newbie

AROCA Division: Victoria
Posts: 23

Oil

« on: October 11, 2007, 01:07:22 AM »

Hey guys,

Just wondering how much oil people go through on 2.0 4 cylinder gtv's. I've been told by my mechanic that brand new straight out the factory they used 1 litre/1000kms. mine used 1.5 litres for 1300kms. To me though, seems a bit excessive and can't help but notice the fair strong smell of oil after driving it...not to mention the clouds of smoke pouring out the exhaust when giving it a bit.

Keep in mind i've just had a "new" engine put in. Fully rebuilt with 30 000kms on it before it went in. My old engine never blew any noticeable smoke..not like this one anyway. Perhaps I just need to give it the good ole 'italian tune-up' and go highway driving at autobahn speeds!? Your thoughts?

cheers


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Colin Byrne

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AROCA Division: Victoria
Posts: 170

Re: Oil

« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2007, 07:37:53 AM »

sounds very excessive for a "new" engine, and 1L/1000km sounds like a lot as well ( I wouldn't have gone through more than 250ml during the entire targa). what colour is the smoke, and what oil are you using? Sounds like you've got a pretty tired engine there.


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Optimus Prime

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AROCA Division: Victoria
Posts: 23

Re: Oil

« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2007, 02:08:29 PM »

i believe the smoke is whitish... and i can't remember the brand of oil he put in but he said it was 25w-50 i think.


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