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GENERAL
ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION
I -
Oil consumption depends on :
- the engine type.
- how run-in or worn it is.
- the type of oil used.
- the driving conditions.
II -
An engine can be considered
RUN-IN
after:
-
3,000 miles
(5,000 km) for a
PETROL
engine.
-
6,000 miles
(10,000 km) for a
DIESEL
engine.
III - MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE
oil consumption for a
RUN-IN
engine.
-
0.5 litres
per
600 miles
(1,000 km) for a
PETROL
engine.
-
1 litre
per
600 miles
(1,000 km) for a
DIESEL
engine.
DO NOT WORK BELOW THESE VALUES.
IV - OIL LEVEL :
The level should
NEVER
be above the
MAX.
mark on the dipstick after changing or topping up the oil.
- This excess oil will be used up rapidly.
- It will reduce the engine output and adversely affect the operation of the air circuits and gas recycling.
ALL TYPES
