Thread: How much is TOO much oil used?

Other warnings should have come up before you got that critically low warning. At 10000kms that amount of oil loss would ring my alarm bells, even if they do use a bit more when running in. FYI, the dash oil level gauge in the service menu amounts to approximately 1.5L between Min & Max.
Mine has never got to the 'Add 0.5L warning' even when I first ran it in, then new oil at 6 months (8000k). I think it's got down to two bars below full in between services since then, so about 400mm.
Keep an eye on it and maybe discuss with your dealer.
Here's a similar thread;
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/l319-disco...il-levels.html

My TDV6 used about 1 litre in the first year and now no oil consumption at all. I believe it is normal for a diesel to consume some oil when bedding in but not a petrol engine. i would suspect some sort of issue with that level of oil consumption. Even an issue with the oil level detection system perhaps? Does it have a dip stick or electronic detection?

From info gained here,the block absorbs oil when new,why not D2 injector wiring does!!!!!!!
The block is made from powdered cast iron I believe,so it draws oil when new.Mine used a litre or so in the first 10000,hasnt used a drop since.
Make sure that oil you put in matches the factory specs to the tee,these motors are very fussy in wich oil is used.My dealer topped mine up for nothing.
Andrew

I have only had mine since 50,000km but from that mileage to 235,000km it hasn't used any oil between services.

Adding significant volumes of oil based on the electronic level sensor could be overfilling the engine which can have dire consequences. Get it to your dealer ASAP as they should drain the sump to measure the quantity to determine if the sensor is faulty or there is problematic oil consumption.

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

From info gained here,the block absorbs oil when new,...

Sorry Andy but that is a pile of poo. If that has been posted on here it shows just how bad the state of tech on this forum has become.

Lets say the engine block does absorb some tiny amount of oil. By the time it drives off the ship in OZ and heads to the showroom or pre-delivery inspection, that process would be well and truly over.