An oil question, very important to me
08-09-02, 04:52 PM
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An oil question, very important to me
I have driven about 3500 km after i changed oil. I emptied the engine and filled it up again (about 4 liters i think). Now im only at about 3 mm above the low mark. I know that wankel takes more oil than otto but is my oil consumption normal? I do drive hard with my new FD.
08-09-02, 05:27 PM
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no expert here, but check for leaking oil everywhere. the lines to the turbo's are a good place. does the exhaust smoke like its burning oil? hopefully some other people will add some more info.
08-09-02, 05:43 PM
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If my calculations are correct that's about 2170 miles and 4 liters is 4.22 quarts. Should hold more than that at an oil change. My suggestion, as long as there are no visable leaks, change oil and filter, add oil, start car and let run until warm and then check oil level to make sure it is on full. If not top it off and then watch oil consumption. If there aren't any leaks, it's being burned internally e.g. worn turbos.
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08-10-02, 06:01 AM
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Rotaries eat oil? 1 qt. every 500/1000 miles?
Forgive me, I know it's an '89 TII, but in the 156,000 miles since I've purchased this car new, I have never added a qt of oil, nor has it ever needed a qt. between oil changes-3000 miles.
Maybe you guys run at Daytona or Sears Point, or there's a problem with the car!!
Forgive me, I know it's an '89 TII, but in the 156,000 miles since I've purchased this car new, I have never added a qt of oil, nor has it ever needed a qt. between oil changes-3000 miles.
Maybe you guys run at Daytona or Sears Point, or there's a problem with the car!!
08-10-02, 08:58 AM
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Originally posted by duboisr
do not forget the oil metering pump the motor is force feed 1 qt every 500 to 1000 miles ,depends on how you drive
do not forget the oil metering pump the motor is force feed 1 qt every 500 to 1000 miles ,depends on how you drive
08-10-02, 09:11 AM
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Originally posted by jspecracer7
I have my oil metering turned UP with the datalogit for PFC and I don't consume that much oil...and I'm ALWAYS on the throttle...
I have my oil metering turned UP with the datalogit for PFC and I don't consume that much oil...and I'm ALWAYS on the throttle...
But everytime I take the FD out, I usually go WOT a few times The engine should consume 1qt every 1000-2000 miles. But there are SOOOOO many variables involved, that it is hard to say. One day at the race track is enough for 1/2 a quart or more to go
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