V50 Engine 2.0D : - Oil consumption

paddyred · Jun 14th, 2013, 09:00

Hi there!

So I have a V50 2.0D with 59000 on the clock. Its been pretty good on oil (not consumed any in around 2000 miles) but in the last 500 miles or so it appears the car has used 0.5L of oil? I'm using 0W-30 Carlube Triple R at the moment. I've pushed the car over the last 300 ish miles as I'm a steady driver usually and it needed a good clean out! Anyway I wondered if this was due to pushing it a bit, or something waiting in the shadows! I haven't got any strange noises or noticeable smoke!

Welton · Jun 14th, 2013, 11:08

The 2.0D is a distant relative of the Peugeot HDi (essentially the same mechanically) I had a HDi for 3 years and the only time I ever saw it using a bit of oil was at high speeds. A fair amount gets past the turbo seals especially at high revs.

If you ever get to remove the hoses from the intercooler you'll be shocked at the oil stuck in there (which has carried over in the air stream from the turbo).

Personally I'd change the oil to a 5W/30, I've just done this to mine, the main dealers switched to 0W/30 a few years back under some sort of deal with the oil suppliers I believe but 5W/30 is equally approved and less likely to burn-off.

paddyred · Jun 14th, 2013, 11:20

Yea it will also be thicker on start up and when cold too I suppose so less leakage! Over the last tank I've been letting it warm up then giving it a bit of a thrash to clean all the crap out so i imagine it was that! I'm back to my old way of driving lightly for fuel economy so I'l see how it goes!

Ninja59 · Jun 14th, 2013, 11:29

Mine never used a drop, 0w-30 at last change I actually found it a better oil for the 2.0D started far more quietly and easily.

paddyred · Jun 14th, 2013, 11:32

hmm... strange. Maybe my turbo oil seals are on the way out. 59000 seems a bit early mind

askim98 · Jun 14th, 2013, 12:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welton

Personally I'd change the oil to a 5W/30, I've just done this to mine, the main dealers switched to 0W/30 a few years back under some sort of deal with the oil suppliers I believe but 5W/30 is equally approved and less likely to burn-off.

actually i have to tell you that the 5w 30 it is more likely to burn as it is a lot less stable oil than the 0w30.

the 0w 30 it is more stable does perform better at high temperature and at a low temp produce it is more responsive

paddyred · Jun 14th, 2013, 13:27

I think its actually my reading of the dipstick. The little pip on the top of the stick collects oil and it then drips down over the max mark and I think it was making it appear like it was higher than it was. I have been pushing the car quite hard so I'd expect it to drop a little. It was about 6-8mm from the max mark and I filled the car up with only 4.5L last complete oil change. I'l give it a while of driving normally and see how it goes.

Ninja59 · Jun 14th, 2013, 15:38

4.5 litres should be 4.8 from memory which might explain the difference maybe?

paddyred · Jun 15th, 2013, 13:16

So today I realised two things.

1) I'm an idiot
2) the road outside my house is a steeper gradient than I thought.

I have always checked my oil outside my house but yesterday I checked it at work as I was early and had some time to spare. The car park at work is completely flat and the road outside my house is a very slight gradient (not that much at all). Well, I filled my oil up at work yesterday to about 3mm below the max mark, left it for the day and checked it again before i left and it was still 3mm below the max mark (confirmed it wasn't leaking out and pooling in a hidden engine bay recess) . I checked it this morning on the road outside my house and its now about 5-9mm over the maximum mark. Its pretty obvious what I've done already, so I did 35 miles and checked it at work and again it was 3mm below the max mark. Well I feel rather stupid! but i am surprised how much a small gradient effects the oil level in the 2.0D engine! the gradient is barely enough to roll the car down the hill with the handbrake off let alone effect the oil level by 8-12mm! I suppose having the dipstick right at the front and to the left of the engine is probably not great when its parked facing slightly downhill and on a slight left hand camber.

Oh well, I'm glad it was nothing serious and it was just me being an absolute fool!

Jun 14th, 2013, 09:00	#1
paddyred Master Member Last Online: Jul 31st, 2021 13:08 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Exeter	Oil consumption Hi there! So I have a V50 2.0D with 59000 on the clock. Its been pretty good on oil (not consumed any in around 2000 miles) but in the last 500 miles or so it appears the car has used 0.5L of oil? I'm using 0W-30 Carlube Triple R at the moment. I've pushed the car over the last 300 ish miles as I'm a steady driver usually and it needed a good clean out! Anyway I wondered if this was due to pushing it a bit, or something waiting in the shadows! I haven't got any strange noises or noticeable smoke!

Jun 14th, 2013, 11:08	#2
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	The 2.0D is a distant relative of the Peugeot HDi (essentially the same mechanically) I had a HDi for 3 years and the only time I ever saw it using a bit of oil was at high speeds. A fair amount gets past the turbo seals especially at high revs. If you ever get to remove the hoses from the intercooler you'll be shocked at the oil stuck in there (which has carried over in the air stream from the turbo). Personally I'd change the oil to a 5W/30, I've just done this to mine, the main dealers switched to 0W/30 a few years back under some sort of deal with the oil suppliers I believe but 5W/30 is equally approved and less likely to burn-off. __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

Jun 14th, 2013, 11:20	#3
paddyred Master Member Last Online: Jul 31st, 2021 13:08 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Exeter	Yea it will also be thicker on start up and when cold too I suppose so less leakage! Over the last tank I've been letting it warm up then giving it a bit of a thrash to clean all the crap out so i imagine it was that! I'm back to my old way of driving lightly for fuel economy so I'l see how it goes!

Jun 14th, 2013, 11:29	#4
Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	Mine never used a drop, 0w-30 at last change I actually found it a better oil for the 2.0D started far more quietly and easily.

Jun 14th, 2013, 11:32	#5
paddyred Master Member Last Online: Jul 31st, 2021 13:08 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Exeter	hmm... strange. Maybe my turbo oil seals are on the way out. 59000 seems a bit early mind

Jun 14th, 2013, 13:27	#7
paddyred Master Member Last Online: Jul 31st, 2021 13:08 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Exeter	I think its actually my reading of the dipstick. The little pip on the top of the stick collects oil and it then drips down over the max mark and I think it was making it appear like it was higher than it was. I have been pushing the car quite hard so I'd expect it to drop a little. It was about 6-8mm from the max mark and I filled the car up with only 4.5L last complete oil change. I'l give it a while of driving normally and see how it goes.

Jun 14th, 2013, 15:38	#8
Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	4.5 litres should be 4.8 from memory which might explain the difference maybe?

Jun 15th, 2013, 13:16	#9
paddyred Master Member Last Online: Jul 31st, 2021 13:08 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Exeter	So today I realised two things. 1) I'm an idiot 2) the road outside my house is a steeper gradient than I thought. I have always checked my oil outside my house but yesterday I checked it at work as I was early and had some time to spare. The car park at work is completely flat and the road outside my house is a very slight gradient (not that much at all). Well, I filled my oil up at work yesterday to about 3mm below the max mark, left it for the day and checked it again before i left and it was still 3mm below the max mark (confirmed it wasn't leaking out and pooling in a hidden engine bay recess) . I checked it this morning on the road outside my house and its now about 5-9mm over the maximum mark. Its pretty obvious what I've done already, so I did 35 miles and checked it at work and again it was 3mm below the max mark. Well I feel rather stupid! but i am surprised how much a small gradient effects the oil level in the 2.0D engine! the gradient is barely enough to roll the car down the hill with the handbrake off let alone effect the oil level by 8-12mm! I suppose having the dipstick right at the front and to the left of the engine is probably not great when its parked facing slightly downhill and on a slight left hand camber. Oh well, I'm glad it was nothing serious and it was just me being an absolute fool!

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