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Gee4orce · Dec 17th, 2002, 04:31 PM

I've done 3000 miles in my Cooper S, and so far it's guzzled 1 litre of oil. Reading the level isn't easy with that strange dipstick, but even now the level looks low. I'm getting concerned.

The oil warning light has never come on, and every thing feels Ok. The car drives fine.

Is this level of oil useage normal whilst running the car in ? should I get it checked by the dealer ?

DEye · Dec 17th, 2002, 04:41 PM

No WAY !

Losing that much oil in any period of time is BAD news !

Something's is seriously wrong or Loose !
Talk to your dealer

HarryHBMCC · Dec 17th, 2002, 09:07 PM

I don't know. My dealer warned me that my car might drink a litre or two during the break-in (first 2000km/1200 miles) but it didn't so I thought "good" but they did mention it so perhaps it isn't the end of the universe. By 10000km/6000 miles I did have to add 3/4 of a litre/quart but with such a long oil change interval I'm not surprised.

Still might be wise to have your dealer check it out though or if you are far away add a second litre/quart and if it keeps going down then definitely take 'er in.

Harry

cordial · Dec 18th, 2002, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gee4orce
I've done 3000 miles in my Cooper S, and so far it's guzzled 1 litre of oil. Reading the level isn't easy with that strange dipstick, but even now the level looks low. I'm getting concerned.

Is this level of oil useage normal whilst running the car in ? should I get it checked by the dealer ?

I've done 6'000 Km and added less than 0.5 litre (Mobil 1).

I do agree with you, the MCS dipstick is CR@P.... Impossible to read accurately!

Be sure not to overfill it!

friedduck · Dec 18th, 2002, 08:26 AM

>> crap dipstick

Amazingly bad. I never thought I'd be looking for aftermarket dipsticks!

Jeff

GordonD · Dec 18th, 2002, 08:44 AM

I also used about a noticable amount of oil in 1st 3,000km and find the dip stick worse than useless.

I am now carrying Castol just in case and have noticed that BMW sells oil top up kits (very cute packaging but might be nice Xmas present) because of "the extended distance between oil changes now requires top up"

KenL · Dec 18th, 2002, 09:28 AM

I have a ONE and at 6000 miles the oil has never moved from the max mark.

Some cars use a bit oil others don't. For piece of mind best to get your dealer to check it.

chiph · Dec 18th, 2002, 09:47 AM

My 2003 MCS has used about .5 liter of oil in 2800 miles. I'm not surprised - during breakin there will be some oil seepage around the rings, etc. as the parts wear in.

Chip H.

HarryHBMCC · Dec 18th, 2002, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by GordonD
I also used about a noticable amount of oil in 1st 3,000km and find the dip stick worse than useless.

I am now carrying Castol just in case and have noticed that BMW sells oil top up kits (very cute packaging but might be nice Xmas present) because of "the extended distance between oil changes now requires top up"

The MC's dipstick is much simpler since it is just a straight stick. No need to snake around but the MCS doesn't have room for a dipstick there with that silly intercooler up top

I also keep a litre of Castrol in the trunk/boot and I check it every time I fill up the gas. Since I added some at ~10000km it has been fine for almost 4000km more (1st oil change in a little more than 1000km more, will be at almost 15000km!).

Harry

DEye · Dec 18th, 2002, 04:19 PM

I've nary used a drop durring the break in period, or until the first oil change ?

It doesn't leak any Oil , and it certainly better NOT be burning any !

lightbody · Dec 19th, 2002, 08:53 AM

My MC used quite a lot of oil in its first 6000 miles, then has used none at all since (15,000 miles).

Dec 17th, 2002, 04:31 PM	#1
Gee4orce MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: UK Local Time: 08:58 AM Posts: 106 Offline	Oil usage -is this normal ? I've done 3000 miles in my Cooper S, and so far it's guzzled 1 litre of oil. Reading the level isn't easy with that strange dipstick, but even now the level looks low. I'm getting concerned. The oil warning light has never come on, and every thing feels Ok. The car drives fine. Is this level of oil useage normal whilst running the car in ? should I get it checked by the dealer ?

Dec 17th, 2002, 04:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
DEye MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Canada Local Time: 04:58 AM Posts: 276 Offline	No WAY ! Losing that much oil in any period of time is BAD news ! Something's is seriously wrong or Loose ! Talk to your dealer Liquid Yellow Cooper

Dec 17th, 2002, 09:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 03:58 AM Posts: 2,686 Offline	I don't know. My dealer warned me that my car might drink a litre or two during the break-in (first 2000km/1200 miles) but it didn't so I thought "good" but they did mention it so perhaps it isn't the end of the universe. By 10000km/6000 miles I did have to add 3/4 of a litre/quart but with such a long oil change interval I'm not surprised. Still might be wise to have your dealer check it out though or if you are far away add a second litre/quart and if it keeps going down then definitely take 'er in. Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey

Dec 18th, 2002, 04:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
cordial MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: The Alps (Central Sw Local Time: 09:58 AM Posts: 332 Offline	Re: Oil usage -is this normal ? Quote: Originally posted by Gee4orce I've done 3000 miles in my Cooper S, and so far it's guzzled 1 litre of oil. Reading the level isn't easy with that strange dipstick, but even now the level looks low. I'm getting concerned. Is this level of oil useage normal whilst running the car in ? should I get it checked by the dealer ? I've done 6'000 Km and added less than 0.5 litre (Mobil 1). I do agree with you, the MCS dipstick is CR@P.... Impossible to read accurately! Be sure not to overfill it! Cooper S BRG/B, Chili, DSC, Overheated seats, auto A/C, OBC, heated mirrors/jets, Boost + CD. delivered 24.09.02 (ordered 11.09.01). MAX tint on back 3 windows. 17" S-Lites with Dunlop summer run-flats. 16" X-Lites with Goodyear Ultra Grip run-flats for winter. Remus exhaust (LOUD !).

Dec 18th, 2002, 08:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
GordonD MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mississauga, Ont, Ca Local Time: 04:58 AM Posts: 781 Offline	I also used about a noticable amount of oil in 1st 3,000km and find the dip stick worse than useless. I am now carrying Castol just in case and have noticed that BMW sells oil top up kits (very cute packaging but might be nice Xmas present) because of "the extended distance between oil changes now requires top up" aka KWKSLVR Member: Southern Ontario MINI Club BMW Club of Canada - Trillium Chapter

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Dec 18th, 2002, 08:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
friedduck MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Local Time: 04:58 AM Posts: 248 Offline	>> crap dipstick Amazingly bad. I never thought I'd be looking for aftermarket dipsticks! Jeff

Dec 18th, 2002, 09:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 09:58 AM Posts: 5,222 Offline	I have a ONE and at 6000 miles the oil has never moved from the max mark. Some cars use a bit oil others don't. For piece of mind best to get your dealer to check it. Red/Black R56 Cooper

Dec 18th, 2002, 09:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
chiph Spectator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 04:58 AM Posts: 1,574 Offline	My 2003 MCS has used about .5 liter of oil in 2800 miles. I'm not surprised - during breakin there will be some oil seepage around the rings, etc. as the parts wear in. Chip H. ex-MINI Cooper S owner and all around good-guy

Dec 18th, 2002, 10:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 03:58 AM Posts: 2,686 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by GordonD I also used about a noticable amount of oil in 1st 3,000km and find the dip stick worse than useless. I am now carrying Castol just in case and have noticed that BMW sells oil top up kits (very cute packaging but might be nice Xmas present) because of "the extended distance between oil changes now requires top up" The MC's dipstick is much simpler since it is just a straight stick. No need to snake around but the MCS doesn't have room for a dipstick there with that silly intercooler up top I also keep a litre of Castrol in the trunk/boot and I check it every time I fill up the gas. Since I added some at ~10000km it has been fine for almost 4000km more (1st oil change in a little more than 1000km more, will be at almost 15000km!). Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey

Dec 18th, 2002, 04:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
DEye MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Canada Local Time: 04:58 AM Posts: 276 Offline	I've nary used a drop durring the break in period, or until the first oil change ? It doesn't leak any Oil , and it certainly better NOT be burning any ! Liquid Yellow Cooper

Dec 19th, 2002, 08:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
lightbody MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Local Time: 09:58 AM Posts: 897 Offline	My MC used quite a lot of oil in its first 6000 miles, then has used none at all since (15,000 miles). Rob Lightbody - http://www.roblightbody.com 2004 Red/Black Cooper replaced a 2001 BRG/White Cooper

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