1.2 DIG-T - Oil loss

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brownie4583
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Post by brownie4583 »

The dipstick on mine is a nightmare as well,worst 1 I've ever come across in 35 years driving

david sunderland
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There is tips on how to check the oil on this engine.. Park level and remove stick..... allow car to drain down. 15 mins or so then you get a clean dip... Too much oil in engine is as bad for it...
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I queried after my service that is was a bit higher than the high mark, and I was told at Nissan they just use a big jug marked with the correct amount exactly for the engine (4.63 litres) after it has been drained, rather than constantly pour a bit, check dipstick, etc. Basically was told they put exactly the right amount in and to ignore the dipstick.
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brownie4583 wrote: Sun Nov 05, 2017 11:14 am I own a 15 plate Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T auto and it is booked in at Nissan for a full investigation due to excessive oil consumption.I have been monitoring this.
24,500 miles - full service
28,500 miles - 2 litres added
30,500 miles - 1.5 litres added
33,000 miles - 1.5 litres added
35,000 miles - 2 litres added
Total 7 litres added in 10,500 miles.
This can't be right and there is no evidence of any leak or smoke from exhaust.
Just to confuse matters, the QQ manual states:

If the rate of oil consumption, after having
driven for 5,000 km (3,000 miles), is more
than 0.5 litre per 1,000 km (621 miles), consult a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.


So if you did 10,500 miles. 10500 / 621 = 16.9 * 0.5 = 8.45 litres

Which means the manual is stating anything less than 8.45 litres over 10,500 miles is no cause to consult a Nissan dealer. (and gives them a get out clause to brush you off I guess)
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Post by Hound »

There's a useless dipstick in my car too... but I do have redeeming features.
Used to have 2015 1.6dCi 130 Xtronic N-tec+ in Gun Metallic
david sunderland
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Post by david sunderland »

If the engine is burning oil then why s the lamda sensor not picking poor emissions that what's its there for
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brownie4583
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chrisw99 wrote: Wed Nov 08, 2017 1:49 pm
brownie4583 wrote: Sun Nov 05, 2017 11:14 am I own a 15 plate Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T auto and it is booked in at Nissan for a full investigation due to excessive oil consumption.I have been monitoring this.
24,500 miles - full service
28,500 miles - 2 litres added
30,500 miles - 1.5 litres added
33,000 miles - 1.5 litres added
35,000 miles - 2 litres added
Total 7 litres added in 10,500 miles.
This can't be right and there is no evidence of any leak or smoke from exhaust.
Just to confuse matters, the QQ manual states:

If the rate of oil consumption, after having
driven for 5,000 km (3,000 miles), is more
than 0.5 litre per 1,000 km (621 miles), consult a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.


So if you did 10,500 miles. 10500 / 621 = 16.9 * 0.5 = 8.45 litres

Which means the manual is stating anything less than 8.45 litres over 10,500 miles is no cause to consult a Nissan dealer. (and gives them a get out clause to brush you off I guess)
7 litres in 10,500 miles is excessive I think and no doubt I will be adding another 1.5-2 litres of oil to get me through to the next service in around 2,000 miles
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Post by brownie4583 »

My 15 plate 1.2 Pulsar went into limp mode on Friday had it towed to Nissan and been informed today that it needs a new engine.
Excessive wear and damage 35,000 miles.
It has now used over 10 litres of oil in under 11,000 miles
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Post by david sunderland »

brownie4583 wrote: Mon Nov 06, 2017 10:45 am Yes until July 2018,booked in at Nissan dealer for investigation
Are Nissan paying the bill ?
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Post by brownie4583 »

I have now been informed my Pulsar needs a new engine due to excessive wear and damage at 35,000 miles.
All courtesy cars booked out for 3 weeks,and it could be at least the end of next week by the time it is sorted,and I need my car for work as I travel 17 miles each way
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