Citroen DS3 oil consumption
Variant: DS3
Model Year: 2012
2012 1.6 petrol car purchased end September 2023, and full service carried out on purchase from garage that I have used for many years which included full oil change. Changed oil required top up approx 6 weeks later following dashboard comms. A further request from dashboard comms has come through 27.02.24, again saying oil top up required. Garage says there is slight blow back from exhaust and that oil consumption is common with this make of vehicle and have topped up the oil . There is no oil leak and dashboard comms not faulty. Main use of car is school run, 4 x day at around 30 mins each trip and weekly shopping. Should I accept this frequency of oil top or consider getting another car?
Posted: Feb 29, 2024 (2 years ago)
Think it was that engine which was well known for poor oil consumption . A 1000 miles per 1 litre / pint ( cant remember exactly what ) was said by Citroen to be the norm and acceptable and that was on new cars . Check engine PCV valve is o.k as if it fails , can cause build up of crankcase oil pressure
Posted Feb 29, 2024 (2 years ago)
Thank you, much appreciated, but is this something I must accept as long as I keep the car. Will PCV valve cure oil consumption?
Posted Feb 29, 2024 (2 years ago)
If no oil leaks or excessive blue smoke from exhaust , may have to live with it . If PCV valve blocked it can oil leaks . It could be possible that initially the oil level was not correctly topped up to level . Just have to keep an eye on it now , but not an ideal situation .
Posted Feb 29, 2024 (2 years ago)
Thank you again. Okay, I’ll hold onto the car for now and take it from there. Best wishes
Posted Feb 29, 2024 (2 years ago)
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