Oil Consumption - Page 3

jamie1131 · Feb 13th, 2017, 08:28

Same engine and very similar mileage. Mine is just about to roll over to 160k.
Mine has a comprehensive service history so I'm confident it has not been neglected.

Do you have any other symptoms other than the oil loss?

HiFlyer437 · Feb 13th, 2017, 09:03

Nothing I've noticed - but it's my wife's car, so I don't drive it regularly. Had a full history from the main dealer in Exeter until we got it; very comprehensive as was company-owned. I mentioned it to the local indie at the service last year but he said not to be worried. Consumption has increased since then though.

I can't seem to find any definitive info on whether or not there's a PCV system on this engine - or how to check it for blockages!

jamie1131 · Feb 13th, 2017, 10:13

There must be some form of crank case ventilation but I can't imagine it getting blocked on a car with a full service history that uses modern fully synthetic oils.

I'm starting to think the problem with mine is worn turbo seals. Hopefully I'll get it figured out before long. The car is great but if I need to add £15 worth of oil everytime I fill up it will have to go on the grounds of economy!

HiFlyer437 · Mar 9th, 2017, 06:40

Any update on your consumption woes? I'm now on a litre every 750 miles, so something's definitely awry...

jamie1131 · Mar 9th, 2017, 07:33

No change, still going through 2 litres every 1000-1100 miles. I have now noticed that if I keep it in low gear down a hill with the throttle closed I get a puff of blue smoke when I accellerate again. The smoke only lasts for a second before it completely clears.
There is another post in the diesel section about similar age/mileage car with same engine and horrendous oil consumption. The poster reported that he stripped and rebuilt the engine. He said the oil control rings were blocked. I suspect if that is the case we may both have the same problem.
For now I will keep adding oil when I need to!

gmonag · Mar 9th, 2017, 13:25

Quote:

I'm starting to think the problem with mine is worn turbo seals

You can verify that by looking inside the air charge pipe after the turbo. If its full of oil, then it is the turbo seals.

nmteixeira · Sep 6th, 2019, 11:27

Hi All,
Any update on your consumption woes? Solutions?

Thanks

Dastardly Diesel · Sep 11th, 2019, 17:56

Check the obvious before getting excited about turbo seals and the like.

Check for leaks, although a leak that bad would hopefully be self evident. Then removed, check, clean and refit all the breathers and filters. Laborious, but not as laborious as having the turbo rebuilt, discovering g that wasn't the problem, and then having to do the breathers anyway.

Good luck.

jamie1131 · Sep 13th, 2019, 12:47

Two separate garages independently diagnosed a piston ring problem, most likely caused by the excess diesel injected during a regen.
The XC90 went for scrap in the end, I now have a Toyota Hilux but my wife drives a v60 so I still keep an eye on the forum!

Harley Dave · Sep 14th, 2019, 23:40

Thanks for the closure Jamie - sad but "it was probably time to put her out of her misery"

Cheers

Dave

Feb 13th, 2017, 09:03	#22
HiFlyer437 Member Last Online: Jul 20th, 2020 11:24 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Axminster	Nothing I've noticed - but it's my wife's car, so I don't drive it regularly. Had a full history from the main dealer in Exeter until we got it; very comprehensive as was company-owned. I mentioned it to the local indie at the service last year but he said not to be worried. Consumption has increased since then though. I can't seem to find any definitive info on whether or not there's a PCV system on this engine - or how to check it for blockages! __________________ Current: 2009 V70 2.0D; 2005 V70 D5 (E3) Previous: 2007 XC90 D5; 2000 Ph1 V70 (Arfur); S40, V70, S60 Other: Saab 9-3 TiD 'vert

Mar 9th, 2017, 06:40	#24
HiFlyer437 Member Last Online: Jul 20th, 2020 11:24 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Axminster	Any update on your consumption woes? I'm now on a litre every 750 miles, so something's definitely awry... __________________ Current: 2009 V70 2.0D; 2005 V70 D5 (E3) Previous: 2007 XC90 D5; 2000 Ph1 V70 (Arfur); S40, V70, S60 Other: Saab 9-3 TiD 'vert

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Feb 13th, 2017, 08:28	#21
jamie1131 Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2021 08:41 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Portsmouth	Same engine and very similar mileage. Mine is just about to roll over to 160k. Mine has a comprehensive service history so I'm confident it has not been neglected. Do you have any other symptoms other than the oil loss?

Feb 13th, 2017, 10:13	#23
jamie1131 Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2021 08:41 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Portsmouth	There must be some form of crank case ventilation but I can't imagine it getting blocked on a car with a full service history that uses modern fully synthetic oils. I'm starting to think the problem with mine is worn turbo seals. Hopefully I'll get it figured out before long. The car is great but if I need to add £15 worth of oil everytime I fill up it will have to go on the grounds of economy!

Mar 9th, 2017, 07:33	#25
jamie1131 Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2021 08:41 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Portsmouth	No change, still going through 2 litres every 1000-1100 miles. I have now noticed that if I keep it in low gear down a hill with the throttle closed I get a puff of blue smoke when I accellerate again. The smoke only lasts for a second before it completely clears. There is another post in the diesel section about similar age/mileage car with same engine and horrendous oil consumption. The poster reported that he stripped and rebuilt the engine. He said the oil control rings were blocked. I suspect if that is the case we may both have the same problem. For now I will keep adding oil when I need to!

Sep 6th, 2019, 11:27	#27
nmteixeira New Member Last Online: Jan 22nd, 2020 18:01 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Lisboa	Hi All, Any update on your consumption woes? Solutions? Thanks

Sep 11th, 2019, 17:56	#28
Dastardly Diesel Senior Member Last Online: May 14th, 2020 13:58 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: The countryside	Check the obvious before getting excited about turbo seals and the like. Check for leaks, although a leak that bad would hopefully be self evident. Then removed, check, clean and refit all the breathers and filters. Laborious, but not as laborious as having the turbo rebuilt, discovering g that wasn't the problem, and then having to do the breathers anyway. Good luck.

Sep 13th, 2019, 12:47	#29
jamie1131 Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2021 08:41 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Portsmouth	Two separate garages independently diagnosed a piston ring problem, most likely caused by the excess diesel injected during a regen. The XC90 went for scrap in the end, I now have a Toyota Hilux but my wife drives a v60 so I still keep an eye on the forum!

Sep 14th, 2019, 23:40	#30
Harley Dave Volvo Driver Last Online: Yesterday 22:57 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Basingstoke	Thanks for the closure Jamie - sad but "it was probably time to put her out of her misery" Cheers Dave

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