Using a lot of oil

2006 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4 manual
Car: Vauxhall Meriva
Year: 2006
Variant: 1.4 manual
Categories: Leaks & Noises
after topping up oil and driving less than 15 miles, the red oil light comes on when cruising. on acceleration it goes out, only to come on again when cruising or slowing. there's no oil puddles under car and no black smoke from exhaust. any idea's? thanks anyway.
Problem added: May 1, 2017 (6 years ago)
forgot to add there is no loss of power and mpg is the same.
Answered May 1, 2017 (6 years ago)
If it's burning oil you will get blue smoke not black .It could be a faulty oil pressure switch bringing on the light .But may be engine wear like worn rings , bearings , valve stem oil seals .
Answered May 1, 2017 (6 years ago)

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