Consumption and fluid levelsUrgency: Garage soon
Excessive oil consumption: causes and the faults that trigger it
All engines use some oil: part of it seeps past the engine components and part is burnt in combustion. The problem arises when the level drops visibly between oil changes, and the causes the sources cite most are the turbo, the piston rings, the valve seals and guides and the PCV valve. The figures for what is normal vary a lot from one source to another (from up to 1 litre every 1,000 km according to RACE to 1-1.5 litres every 10,000 km on a diesel according to Diariomotor), so the reliable approach is to measure your car's consumption and ask the manufacturer for the figure for your engine.[1][2][3][4]
69 documented faults cause it in 61 engines. The most important:
- Critical severity: Oil-bath timing belt degradation · 1.2 PureTech
- Critical severity: Wear and breakage of the 7 mm chain between the camshafts · 1.5 BlueHDi
- Critical severity: Warped cylinder head gasket and oil consumption on the 2.2 D-4D · 2.0/2.2 D-4D
What it means
Having to top up the oil often between services points to an internal problem: stuck piston rings, worn cylinders, valve stem seals or turbo leaks. Some manufacturers accept high consumption as normal, but it should be measured rigorously.
General explanation from MotorFiable. How it shows up in each engine, with sources, is in the list of faults.
What to do now
Garage soon
Ask for a documented oil consumption test from the main dealer: it is the basis for any claim. In the meantime, check the level every 1,000 km.
Most common causes
From most to least likely according to the sources. Under each cause, the part and the related OBD codes.
1. Turbo with play or wear on the shaft
Common causeRACE puts turbo shaft wear first: with excessive play, the oil that lubricates and cools it ends up burning in the intake and exhaust chambers. Diariomotor likewise points to the turbo bearings as one of the most likely causes, with oil entering through the intake, and Autopista adds that the turbo's internal seals can also let oil pass into the intake or the exhaust.[1][2][3]
2. Worn or broken piston rings
Common causeThe rings stop oil from passing into the combustion chamber. When they wear or break, the oil burns and blue smoke comes out of the exhaust. RACE associates it mainly with cars more than 15 years old, because of wear on engine parts. Autopista adds that it usually comes with loss of compression and high oil consumption.[2][3][5]
Faults with with the big-end bearings and pistonsFaults with with oil consumption
3. Worn valve seals and guides
Common causeOil from the cylinder head can get in through worn valve guides or faulty valve seals. Autopista says that blue smoke on starting after several hours parked points to the valve seals.[1][2][5]
4. Blocked PCV valve (crankcase ventilation)
Possible causeThe PCV valve returns the crankcase vapours to the intake to be burnt again. If it gets stuck, open or closed, the crankcase pressure balance is upset, and Autopista counts it among the causes of an engine burning oil.[2][6]
5. Oil-coolant heat exchanger or head gasket
Possible causeIf the heat exchanger between oil and coolant fails or the head gasket deteriorates, the oil and the coolant can mix. RACE and Autodoc Club describe a brown or milky liquid in the coolant reservoir as a sign, and Autopista adds that a damaged head gasket can mix oil, coolant and gases.[1][2][7]
6. External leaks from seals, gaskets or hoses
Possible causeIt is not always burnt: oil can be lost externally. RACE cites hardened or cracked seals (for example, the crankshaft seal) and Diariomotor lists seals, hoses, gaskets and fittings as leak points. Autopista insists on not confusing consumption through combustion with an external leak.[1][2][3]
7. Oil of the wrong viscosity
UncommonAutopista notes that a lubricant that is too thin gets through the engine clearances more easily. That is why you should use the viscosity specified by the manufacturer at every change and when topping up.[2]
8. Engine still being run in
UncommonAutofácil reminds us that an engine being run in can use a little more oil, but that this tendency should disappear with the kilometres. It is a cause that only applies to newly manufactured or rebuilt engines.[4]
Depending on what you notice
Why does a car use oil?
A small amount of consumption is normal: RACE explains that part of the oil seeps past the engine components and part is burnt in the combustion chamber, and Autopista points out that all engines use some, especially with demanding driving. It becomes a fault when the level drops visibly between changes, and then they point to the turbo, the piston rings, the valve seals and guides or the PCV valve.[1][2][3]
My car is using oil: is it burning it or losing it?
The first thing is to tell them apart, because Autopista warns that you should not confuse consumption through combustion with an external leak. Diariomotor recommends looking for build-ups of oil around seals, gaskets and fittings; if there are no stains and blue smoke comes out of the exhaust, RACE explains that the oil is being burnt in the combustion chamber.[1][2][3]
My car is using a lot of oil
RACE lists as causes turbo shaft wear, a failure of the oil-coolant heat exchanger, hardened seals, valve guides and a cylinder head warped by overheating. Blue smoke from the exhaust gives away burnt oil, and a brown liquid in the coolant reservoir indicates that the oil is mixing with it.[1][5][7]
What to do if my car is using a lot of oil
Always measure the level with the car on level ground and the engine cold, top up only with the correct lubricant and without going above the maximum, and note when the blue smoke appears. With that information, a garage can do a compression or leak-down test and check the PCV valve, the turbo and external leaks. If there is heavy blue smoke, an oil warning light, loss of power or high temperature, Autopista advises stopping and calling for assistance.[2][8][9]
How much oil is it normal for a car to use?
The sources do not agree. RACE says that up to 1 litre every 1,000 km is normal; Autofácil reports that manufacturers consider anything below 1 l/1,000 km normal; Diariomotor, talking about diesels, cites 1 or 1.5 litres every 10,000 km; and Autopista recommends having it checked at a garage if it needs a litre every 1,000 or 2,000 km. Diariomotor points out that tolerance varies from one engine to another, so the figure that counts is the one for your engine.[1][2][3][4]
What to check first
- Measure the level with the dipstick: car on a flat surface, engine cold (RACE asks you to wait at least half an hour after stopping it), dipstick wiped clean and reinserted. The level should be between the minimum and the maximum. Do it regularly and note how much oil you add between measurements so you know whether the consumption is constant.[2][3][8]
- Look for external leaks: stains under the car and oil built up around seals, gaskets, hoses and fittings. If there is a leak, the oil is not being burnt and the problem is something else.[2][3]
- Watch the exhaust: blue smoke indicates burnt oil. According to Autopista, if it appears on starting after several hours parked or when accelerating after a while at idle, it points to the valve seals; if it appears when accelerating, together with loss of compression, to the piston rings; and if it appears on engine braking down a long descent, to the valve guides. Note when it happens so you can tell the garage.[2][3][5]
- Look at the colour of the liquid in the coolant reservoir: if it is brown or milky, oil is mixing with it.[1][7]
- If you need to top up, use the correct oil and add it gradually, checking with the dipstick. Do not go above the maximum: RACE warns that excess causes foaming, leaks and can damage seals, the catalytic converter and the particulate filter.[2][8][9]
- Ask a garage for a diagnosis: compression or leak-down test, and a check of the PCV valve (Autopista puts it at between 30,000 and 60,000 km, especially on city cars or older cars), the turbo and leaks.[2][6]
Can I keep driving?
Urgency: Garage soon
It depends on what is happening. With the level within the marks and only the occasional top-up, the sources recommend watching the level and going to a garage for a diagnosis without letting it slide: Diariomotor warns that this kind of fault tends to get worse quickly. You must stop without waiting if the red oil pressure warning light comes on (RACE: stop the engine as soon as it is safe, or it will end up seizing), if there is heavy blue smoke, loss of power or high temperature (Autopista), or if the oil is mixing with the coolant (Autodoc Club: driving is not recommended).[2][3][7][10]
How much it costs to fix
Indicative prices published by the sources cited; they depend on the car and the garage.
| Repair | Price |
|---|---|
| Changing oil and filter with the correct viscosity (Autopista range, in Spain; depends on the model and labour)[2] | €80 – €180 |
| Replacing the PCV valve (Autopista range, in Spain; depends on the model and access to the engine)[2] | €60 – €250 |
| Changing the valve seals (Autopista range, in Spain; depends on the model and labour)[2] | €300 – €900 |
| Repairing a leaking gasket or seal (Autopista range, in Spain; depends on the model and labour)[2] | €100 – €600 |
| Repairing or replacing the turbo (Autopista range, in Spain)[2] | €600 – €1,800 |
| Replacing the turbo on a turbocharged engine (RACE range, in Spain)[5] | €1,000 – €3,000 |
| Replacing the head gasket and checking the cylinder head (Autopista range, in Spain)[2] | €800 – €2,500 |
| Internal engine repair, for example for worn piston rings (Autopista range, in Spain)[2] | €1,500 – €4,000 |
Documented faults that cause it
Specific engine and gearbox faults, from most to least important (severity × frequency). Below each title, how the symptom shows up in that fault.
Source for the symptom in the 1.2 PureTech[11]
Source for the symptom in the 1.33 Dual VVT-i[22]
Source for the symptom in the 1.2 PureTech[23]
Source for the symptom in the 1.6 HDi[26]
Source for the symptom in the 2.0 TSI / TFSI[2]
Source for the symptom in the BMW M57[27]
Source for the symptom in the D4/D5[30]
Source for the symptom in the Drive-E gasolina[31]
Source for the symptom in the 1.6 GDI / T-GDI[32]
Source for the symptom in the MZR gasolina[33]
Source for the symptom in the Porsche V8 and V6 (Cayenne and Panamera)[34]
Source for the symptom in the 2.5 TDI R5[35]
Source for the symptom in the 1.2 TCe[36]
Source for the symptom in the 1.6 dCi[37]
Source for the symptom in the 1.7 CRDi[38]
Source for the symptom in the 2.0 and 2.2 CRDi[39]
Source for the symptom in the 1.8 T 20v[40]
Source for the symptom in the BMW N13[46]
Source for the symptom in the BMW N20[47]
Source for the symptom in the 1.4 T-Jet[50]
Source for the symptom in the 1.2 / 1.4 / 1.8 i-VTEC[51]
Source for the symptom in the 1.4/1.6 VTi[49]
Source for the symptom in the 1.6 THP[49]
Source for the symptom in the 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 VVT-i[55]
Source for the symptom in the Volvo 5 cilindros gasolina[56][57]
Source for the symptom in the 2.2 JTDm Multijet II[60]
Source for the symptom in the BMW B48 / B38[61]
Source for the symptom in the BMW N62 / N63[62]
Source for the symptom in the 1.25/1.4/1.6 Ti-VCT[63]
Source for the symptom in the 2.3 MZR DISI Turbo[64]
Source for the symptom in the 1.6 DIG-T[65]
Source for the symptom in the 2.0 MR20DE / 2.5 QR25DE[66][67][68]
Source for the symptom in the Porsche V8 and V6 (Cayenne and Panamera)[69]
Source for the symptom in the 1.4 HDi[70]
Source for the symptom in the 2.0 and 2.4 VVT-i[71]
Source for the symptom in the 1.2 12V[72]
Source for the symptom in the BMW N52 / N53[73]
Source for the symptom in the M112 / M113[74]
Source for the symptom in the 1.6 16v HR16DE / H4M[75]
Source for the symptom in the VW 2.0 TFSI EA113[76]
Source for the symptom in the 0.9 TwinAir and 1.0/1.3 FireFly[81]
Source for the symptom in the MZR gasolina[82]
Source for the symptom in the Skyactiv-G[83]
Source for the symptom in the 1.0 SCe (B4D)[84]
Source for the symptom in the 1.0 MPI[85]
Source for the symptom in the 2.0 / 2.4 i-VTEC[86]
Source for the symptom in the MIVEC gasolina[87]
Source for the symptom in the 0.9 TCe[88]
Source for the symptom in the 1.0 TCe / SCe[89]
Source for the symptom in the 1.2 16v[90]
Source for the symptom in the 1.4 and 1.6 16v[91]
Source for the symptom in the 1.0 and 1.4 Boosterjet[92]
Source for the symptom in the 1.2 Dualjet and 1.2 VVT[93]
Which cars it appears in
These faults affect 61 engines. We have documented 353 models from 31 makes with some of the affected versions: open yours to see all its faults.
Engines
- 1.2 PureTechPeugeot, Citroën, DS, Opel, Fiat, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Lancia and Toyota2 faults with this symptom
- 1.5 BlueHDiPeugeot, Citroën, DS, Opel, Toyota and Fiat1 fault with this symptom
- 2.0/2.2 D-4DToyota and Lexus1 fault with this symptom
- 1.2 and 1.4 TSIVolkswagen, Seat, Škoda and Audi1 fault with this symptom
- 1.2 TCeRenault, Dacia, Nissan and Mercedes-Benz2 faults with this symptom
- 1.33 Dual VVT-iToyota1 fault with this symptom
- 1.0 PureTechPeugeot and Citroën1 fault with this symptom
- 1.6 HDiPeugeot, Citroën, DS, Ford, Volvo, Mazda, MINI, Opel and Toyota1 fault with this symptom
- 2.0 TSI / TFSIVolkswagen, Audi, Seat, Cupra and Škoda1 fault with this symptom
- BMW M57BMW, Land Rover and Opel1 fault with this symptom
- BMW N62 / N63BMW2 faults with this symptom
- D4/D5Volvo2 faults with this symptom
- Drive-E gasolinaVolvo1 fault with this symptom
- 1.6 GDI / T-GDIHyundai and Kia1 fault with this symptom
- MZR gasolinaMazda3 faults with this symptom
- Porsche V8 and V6 (Cayenne and Panamera)Porsche2 faults with this symptom
- 2.5 TDI R5Volkswagen1 fault with this symptom
- 1.6 dCiRenault, Nissan, Opel, Fiat and Mercedes-Benz1 fault with this symptom
- 1.7 CRDiHyundai and Kia1 fault with this symptom
- 2.0 and 2.2 CRDiHyundai and Kia1 fault with this symptom
- 1.8 T 20vVolkswagen, Audi, Seat and Škoda1 fault with this symptom
- BMW B58BMW and Toyota2 faults with this symptom
- BMW M54BMW1 fault with this symptom
- BMW N13BMW1 fault with this symptom
- BMW N20BMW1 fault with this symptom
- BMW N43/N46BMW1 fault with this symptom
- 1.4 T-JetFiat, Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Lancia and Jeep1 fault with this symptom
- 1.2 / 1.4 / 1.8 i-VTECHonda1 fault with this symptom
- 1.0/1.2/1.4 EcotecOpel and Vauxhall1 fault with this symptom
- 1.4/1.6 VTiPeugeot, Citroën, DS and MINI1 fault with this symptom
- 1.6 THPPeugeot, Citroën, DS and MINI1 fault with this symptom
- 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 VVT-iToyota1 fault with this symptom
- Volvo 5 cilindros gasolinaVolvo and Ford1 fault with this symptom
- 2.2 JTDm Multijet IIAlfa Romeo1 fault with this symptom
- BMW B48 / B38BMW and MINI1 fault with this symptom
- 1.25/1.4/1.6 Ti-VCTFord1 fault with this symptom
- 2.3 MZR DISI TurboMazda1 fault with this symptom
- 1.6 DIG-TNissan1 fault with this symptom
- 2.0 MR20DE / 2.5 QR25DENissan and Renault1 fault with this symptom
- 1.4 HDiPeugeot, Citroën, Ford, Mazda and Toyota1 fault with this symptom
- 2.0 and 2.4 VVT-iToyota1 fault with this symptom
- 1.2 12VVolkswagen, Seat and Škoda1 fault with this symptom
- BMW N52 / N53BMW1 fault with this symptom
- M112 / M113Mercedes-Benz1 fault with this symptom
- 1.6 16v HR16DE / H4MNissan, Renault and Dacia1 fault with this symptom
- VW 2.0 TFSI EA113Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT and Škoda1 fault with this symptom
- Audi 3.0 TFSI V6Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen1 fault with this symptom
- 1.2 8v FireFiat, Lancia and Ford1 fault with this symptom
- 0.9 TwinAir and 1.0/1.3 FireFlyFiat, Jeep, Lancia and Alfa Romeo1 fault with this symptom
- Skyactiv-GMazda1 fault with this symptom
- 1.0 SCe (B4D)Renault and Dacia1 fault with this symptom
- 1.0 MPIVolkswagen, Seat and Škoda1 fault with this symptom
- 2.0 / 2.4 i-VTECHonda1 fault with this symptom
- MIVEC gasolinaMitsubishi, Smart, Peugeot and Citroën1 fault with this symptom
- 0.9 TCeRenault, Dacia and Smart1 fault with this symptom
- 1.0 TCe / SCeRenault, Dacia and Nissan1 fault with this symptom
- 1.2 16vRenault and Dacia1 fault with this symptom
- 1.4 and 1.6 16vRenault and Dacia1 fault with this symptom
- 1.0 and 1.4 BoosterjetSuzuki1 fault with this symptom
- 1.2 Dualjet and 1.2 VVTSuzuki1 fault with this symptom
- 1.0 VVT-iToyota, Citroën and Peugeot1 fault with this symptom
Cars with the affected versions
Alfa Romeo
Audi
- Audi A1 IEngine: 1.2 and 1.4 TSIYears: 2010–2018
- Audi A3 IEngine: 1.8 T 20vYears: 1996–2003
- Audi A3 IIEngines: 1.2 and 1.4 TSI · 2.0 TSI / TFSI · VW 2.0 TFSI EA113Years: 2004–2013
- Audi A3 IIIEngine: 2.0 TSI / TFSIYears: 2012–2020
- Audi A4 B5Engine: 1.8 T 20vYears: 1994–2001
- Audi A4 B6Engine: 1.8 T 20vYears: 2000–2004
- Audi A4 B7Engine: VW 2.0 TFSI EA113Years: 2004–2007
- Audi A4 B8Engines: 2.0 TSI / TFSI · Audi 3.0 TFSI V6Years: 2008–2015
BMW
- BMW Serie 1 E87Engines: BMW N43/N46 · BMW N52 / N53Years: 2004–2011
- BMW Serie 1 F20Engines: BMW B58 · BMW N13 · BMW N20 · BMW B48 / B38Years: 2011–2019
- BMW Serie 1 F40Engine: BMW B48 / B38Years: since 2019
- BMW Serie 2 F22Engines: BMW B58 · BMW N20 · BMW B48 / B38Years: 2014–2021
- BMW Serie 2 Active Tourer F45Engine: BMW B48 / B38Years: 2015–2021
- BMW Serie 3 E46Engines: BMW M57 · BMW M54Years: 1999–2006
- BMW Serie 3 E90Engines: BMW M57 · BMW N43/N46 · BMW N52 / N53Years: 2005–2012
- BMW Serie 3 F30Engines: BMW B58 · BMW N13 · BMW N20 · BMW B48 / B38Years: 2012–2019
Citroën
- Citroën Berlingo IIEngines: 1.2 PureTech · 1.6 HDiYears: 2008–2018
- Citroën Berlingo IIIEngines: 1.2 PureTech · 1.5 BlueHDiYears: since 2018
- Citroën C-ElyséeEngines: 1.2 PureTech · 1.5 BlueHDiYears: 2012–2022
- Citroën C1 IEngines: 1.4 HDi · 1.0 VVT-iYears: 2005–2014
- Citroën C1 IIEngines: 1.2 PureTech · 1.0 VVT-iYears: 2014–2022
- Citroën C2Engine: 1.4 HDiYears: 2004–2009
- Citroën C3 IEngines: 1.6 HDi · 1.4 HDiYears: 2002–2009
- Citroën C3 IIEngines: 1.2 PureTech · 1.0 PureTech · 1.6 HDi · 1.4 HDiYears: 2009–2016
Dacia
- Dacia DokkerEngine: 1.2 TCeYears: 2013–2018
- Dacia Duster IEngines: 1.2 TCe · 1.4 and 1.6 16vYears: 2010–2017
- Dacia Duster IIEngine: 1.6 16v HR16DE / H4MYears: 2017–2024
- Dacia JoggerEngine: 1.0 TCe / SCeYears: since 2021
- Dacia LodgyEngine: 1.2 TCeYears: 2013–2019
- Dacia Logan IEngines: 1.2 16v · 1.4 and 1.6 16vYears: 2004–2012
- Dacia Logan IIEngines: 1.0 SCe (B4D) · 0.9 TCe · 1.2 16vYears: 2012–2020
- Dacia Logan IIIEngine: 1.0 TCe / SCeYears: since 2021
DS
- DS DS 3Engines: 1.2 PureTech · 1.4/1.6 VTi · 1.6 THPYears: 2009–2019
- DS DS 3 CrossbackEngines: 1.2 PureTech · 1.5 BlueHDiYears: 2019–2022
- DS DS 4 IEngines: 1.2 PureTech · 1.6 THPYears: 2011–2018
- DS DS 4 IIEngine: 1.5 BlueHDiYears: since 2021
- DS DS 7 CrossbackEngines: 1.2 PureTech · 1.5 BlueHDiYears: 2017–2022
Fiat
- Fiat 500Engines: 1.2 8v Fire · 0.9 TwinAir and 1.0/1.3 FireFlyYears: 2007–2024
- Fiat 500LEngine: 1.4 T-JetYears: 2013–2019
- Fiat 500XEngine: 1.4 T-JetYears: 2014–2018
- Fiat BravoEngine: 1.4 T-JetYears: 2007–2014
- Fiat Doblò IIEngine: 1.4 T-JetYears: 2010–2017
- Fiat Doblò IIIEngine: 1.5 BlueHDiYears: since 2022
- Fiat Panda IIEngine: 1.2 8v FireYears: 2003–2012
- Fiat Panda IIIEngines: 1.2 8v Fire · 0.9 TwinAir and 1.0/1.3 FireFlyYears: since 2012
Ford
- Ford B-MaxEngine: 1.25/1.4/1.6 Ti-VCTYears: 2012–2017
- Ford C-Max IEngine: 1.6 HDiYears: 2004–2010
- Ford Fiesta VEngine: 1.4 HDiYears: 2003–2008
- Ford Fiesta VIIEngines: 1.6 HDi · 1.25/1.4/1.6 Ti-VCT · 1.4 HDiYears: 2008–2017
- Ford Focus IIEngines: 1.6 HDi · Volvo 5 cilindros gasolinaYears: 2004–2011
- Ford FusionEngine: 1.4 HDiYears: 2002–2012
- Ford Ka IIEngine: 1.2 8v FireYears: 2008–2016
- Ford Kuga IEngine: Volvo 5 cilindros gasolinaYears: 2008–2012
Honda
Hyundai
- Hyundai i30 IIEngine: 1.6 GDI / T-GDIYears: 2011–2017
- Hyundai i30 IIIEngine: 1.6 GDI / T-GDIYears: 2017–2022
- Hyundai i40Engine: 1.7 CRDiYears: 2011–2015
- Hyundai ix35Engine: 1.7 CRDiYears: 2011–2015
- Hyundai Kona IEngine: 1.6 GDI / T-GDIYears: 2017–2023
- Hyundai Santa Fe IIIEngine: 2.0 and 2.2 CRDiYears: 2012–2018
- Hyundai Tucson IIIEngines: 1.6 GDI / T-GDI · 1.7 CRDiYears: 2015–2020
- Hyundai VelosterEngine: 1.6 GDI / T-GDIYears: 2011–2017
Jeep
Kia
- Kia Carens IVEngine: 1.7 CRDiYears: 2013–2017
- Kia Ceed IIEngine: 1.6 GDI / T-GDIYears: 2012–2018
- Kia Ceed IIIEngine: 1.6 GDI / T-GDIYears: since 2018
- Kia Optima IIIEngine: 1.7 CRDiYears: 2011–2015
- Kia Optima IVEngine: 1.7 CRDiYears: 2015–2018
- Kia ProCeedEngine: 1.6 GDI / T-GDIYears: since 2019
- Kia Sorento IIEngine: 2.0 and 2.2 CRDiYears: 2010–2014
- Kia Sorento IIIEngine: 2.0 and 2.2 CRDiYears: 2015–2020
Mazda
- Mazda 2 IEngine: 1.4 HDiYears: 2002–2007
- Mazda 2 DEEngine: MZR gasolinaYears: 2007–2014
- Mazda 2 IIEngine: Skyactiv-GYears: since 2015
- Mazda 3 IEngines: 1.6 HDi · MZR gasolina · 2.3 MZR DISI TurboYears: 2003–2009
- Mazda 3 IIEngines: MZR gasolina · 2.3 MZR DISI TurboYears: 2009–2013
- Mazda 3 IIIEngine: Skyactiv-GYears: 2013–2019
- Mazda 3 IVEngine: Skyactiv-GYears: since 2019
- Mazda 5 IEngine: MZR gasolinaYears: 2005–2010
Mercedes-Benz
- Mercedes-Benz Citan W415Engine: 1.2 TCeYears: 2013–2021
- Mercedes-Benz Clase C W202Engine: M112 / M113Years: 1997–2000
- Mercedes-Benz Clase C W203Engine: M112 / M113Years: 2000–2007
- Mercedes-Benz Clase E W210Engine: M112 / M113Years: 1997–2002
- Mercedes-Benz Clase E W211Engine: M112 / M113Years: 2002–2006
- Mercedes-Benz Clase M W163Engine: M112 / M113Years: 1998–2005
- Mercedes-Benz Clase M W164Engine: M112 / M113Years: 2005–2007
- Mercedes-Benz Clase R W251Engine: M112 / M113Years: 2006–2007
MINI
Mitsubishi
Nissan
- Nissan Juke IEngines: 1.2 TCe · 1.6 DIG-TYears: 2010–2019
- Nissan Juke IIEngine: 1.0 TCe / SCeYears: since 2019
- Nissan Micra VEngine: 1.0 TCe / SCeYears: 2016–2023
- Nissan PulsarEngines: 1.2 TCe · 1.6 DIG-TYears: 2014–2018
- Nissan Qashqai IEngine: 2.0 MR20DE / 2.5 QR25DEYears: 2007–2013
- Nissan Qashqai IIEngines: 1.2 TCe · 1.6 dCi · 1.6 DIG-TYears: 2013–2021
- Nissan X-Trail IIEngine: 2.0 MR20DE / 2.5 QR25DEYears: 2007–2013
- Nissan X-Trail IIIEngine: 1.6 dCiYears: 2014–2022
Opel
- Opel AdamEngine: 1.0/1.2/1.4 EcotecYears: 2012–2019
- Opel Astra HEngine: 1.0/1.2/1.4 EcotecYears: 2004–2009
- Opel Astra JEngine: 1.0/1.2/1.4 EcotecYears: 2009–2015
- Opel Astra LEngines: 1.2 PureTech · 1.5 BlueHDiYears: since 2021
- Opel Combo EEngine: 1.5 BlueHDiYears: since 2018
- Opel Corsa CEngine: 1.0/1.2/1.4 EcotecYears: 2003–2006
- Opel Corsa DEngine: 1.0/1.2/1.4 EcotecYears: 2006–2014
- Opel Corsa EEngine: 1.0/1.2/1.4 EcotecYears: 2014–2019
Peugeot
- Peugeot 107Engine: 1.0 VVT-iYears: 2005–2014
- Peugeot 108Engines: 1.2 PureTech · 1.0 VVT-iYears: 2014–2021
- Peugeot 206Engines: 1.6 HDi · 1.4 HDiYears: 2001–2009
- Peugeot 207Engines: 1.6 HDi · 1.4/1.6 VTi · 1.6 THP · 1.4 HDiYears: 2006–2014
- Peugeot 208 IEngines: 1.2 PureTech · 1.5 BlueHDi · 1.0 PureTech · 1.4/1.6 VTi · 1.6 THPYears: 2012–2019
- Peugeot 208 IIEngines: 1.2 PureTech · 1.5 BlueHDiYears: since 2019
- Peugeot 307Engine: 1.6 HDiYears: 2005–2008
- Peugeot 308 IEngines: 1.6 HDi · 1.4/1.6 VTi · 1.6 THPYears: 2007–2013
Renault
- Renault Captur IEngines: 1.2 TCe · 0.9 TCeYears: 2013–2019
- Renault Captur IIEngine: 1.0 TCe / SCeYears: since 2019
- Renault Clio IIEngines: 1.2 16v · 1.4 and 1.6 16vYears: 1998–2012
- Renault Clio IIIEngines: 1.2 16v · 1.4 and 1.6 16vYears: 2005–2012
- Renault Clio IVEngines: 1.2 TCe · 0.9 TCe · 1.2 16vYears: 2012–2019
- Renault Clio VEngine: 1.0 TCe / SCeYears: since 2019
- Renault Espace VEngine: 1.6 dCiYears: 2015–2023
- Renault KadjarEngines: 1.2 TCe · 1.6 dCiYears: 2015–2022
Seat
- Seat Alhambra IIEngine: 1.2 and 1.4 TSIYears: 2010–2020
- Seat AlteaEngine: 1.2 and 1.4 TSIYears: 2004–2015
- Seat AtecaEngine: 2.0 TSI / TFSIYears: since 2016
- Seat Ibiza IIIEngine: 1.2 12VYears: 2002–2008
- Seat Ibiza IVEngines: 1.2 and 1.4 TSI · 1.2 12VYears: 2008–2017
- Seat Ibiza VEngine: 1.0 MPIYears: since 2017
- Seat León IEngine: 1.8 T 20vYears: 1999–2006
- Seat León IIEngines: 1.2 and 1.4 TSI · 2.0 TSI / TFSI · VW 2.0 TFSI EA113Years: 2005–2012
Škoda
- Škoda CitigoEngine: 1.0 MPIYears: 2011–2020
- Škoda Fabia IEngine: 1.2 12VYears: 2001–2007
- Škoda Fabia IIEngines: 1.2 and 1.4 TSI · 1.2 12VYears: 2007–2014
- Škoda Fabia IIIEngine: 1.0 MPIYears: 2014–2021
- Škoda Kodiaq IEngine: 2.0 TSI / TFSIYears: 2016–2024
- Škoda Octavia IEngine: 1.8 T 20vYears: 2001–2005
- Škoda Octavia IIEngines: 1.2 and 1.4 TSI · VW 2.0 TFSI EA113Years: 2005–2013
- Škoda Octavia IIIEngine: 2.0 TSI / TFSIYears: 2013–2020
Suzuki
- Suzuki BalenoEngines: 1.0 and 1.4 Boosterjet · 1.2 Dualjet and 1.2 VVTYears: 2016–2022
- Suzuki IgnisEngine: 1.2 Dualjet and 1.2 VVTYears: since 2016
- Suzuki S-Cross IEngine: 1.0 and 1.4 BoosterjetYears: 2016–2021
- Suzuki S-Cross IIEngine: 1.0 and 1.4 BoosterjetYears: since 2021
- Suzuki SplashEngine: 1.2 Dualjet and 1.2 VVTYears: 2008–2014
- Suzuki Swift IVEngine: 1.2 Dualjet and 1.2 VVTYears: 2010–2017
- Suzuki Swift VEngines: 1.0 and 1.4 Boosterjet · 1.2 Dualjet and 1.2 VVTYears: 2017–2024
- Suzuki VitaraEngine: 1.0 and 1.4 BoosterjetYears: since 2015
Toyota
- Toyota Auris IEngines: 2.0/2.2 D-4D · 1.33 Dual VVT-iYears: 2006–2012
- Toyota Auris IIEngine: 1.33 Dual VVT-iYears: 2012–2018
- Toyota Avensis T25Engines: 2.0/2.2 D-4D · 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 VVT-iYears: 2003–2008
- Toyota Avensis T27Engine: 2.0/2.2 D-4DYears: 2008–2018
- Toyota Aygo IEngines: 1.4 HDi · 1.0 VVT-iYears: 2005–2014
- Toyota Aygo IIEngine: 1.0 VVT-iYears: 2014–2022
- Toyota Corolla IXEngine: 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 VVT-iYears: 2002–2007
- Toyota Corolla XEngine: 1.33 Dual VVT-iYears: 2009–2013
Volkswagen
- Volkswagen BoraEngine: 1.8 T 20vYears: 1998–2005
- Volkswagen Golf IVEngine: 1.8 T 20vYears: 1997–2003
- Volkswagen Golf VEngine: VW 2.0 TFSI EA113Years: 2004–2008
- Volkswagen Golf VIEngines: 1.2 and 1.4 TSI · 2.0 TSI / TFSIYears: 2008–2012
- Volkswagen Golf VIIEngine: 2.0 TSI / TFSIYears: 2012–2020
- Volkswagen Jetta VEngine: VW 2.0 TFSI EA113Years: 2005–2010
- Volkswagen Jetta VIEngine: 1.2 and 1.4 TSIYears: 2010–2018
- Volkswagen Passat B5Engine: 1.8 T 20vYears: 1996–2005
Volvo
- Volvo C30Engines: 1.6 HDi · Volvo 5 cilindros gasolinaYears: 2006–2012
- Volvo C70 IIEngine: Volvo 5 cilindros gasolinaYears: 2006–2013
- Volvo S40 IIEngines: 1.6 HDi · Volvo 5 cilindros gasolinaYears: 2004–2012
- Volvo S60 IEngines: Volvo 5 cilindros gasolina · D4/D5Years: 2001–2010
- Volvo S60 IIEngines: D4/D5 · Drive-E gasolinaYears: 2010–2019
- Volvo S60 IIIEngine: Drive-E gasolinaYears: since 2018
- Volvo S80 IEngine: Volvo 5 cilindros gasolinaYears: 1999–2006
- Volvo S80 IIEngine: D4/D5Years: 2006–2016
Uses oil: causes in your car
353 cars have several documented faults that cause this symptom. Choose yours to see only those that affect it, by engine and by year.
Abarth 2
Audi 20
BMW 35
Citroën 21
Dacia 11
Fiat 11
Ford 10
Hyundai 8
Kia 11
Lancia 1
Land Rover 1
Lexus 1
Mazda 19
Mercedes-Benz 13
- Mercedes-Benz Citan W415
- Mercedes-Benz Clase C W202
- Mercedes-Benz Clase C W203
- Mercedes-Benz Clase E W210
- Mercedes-Benz Clase E W211
- Mercedes-Benz Clase M W163
- Mercedes-Benz Clase M W164
- Mercedes-Benz Clase R W251
- Mercedes-Benz Clase S W220
- Mercedes-Benz CLK C209
- Mercedes-Benz CLS C219
- Mercedes-Benz SLK R170
- See the 13 Mercedes-Benz models
Mitsubishi 2
Nissan 8
Opel 14
Peugeot 25
Renault 24
Seat 11
Škoda 12
Smart 2
Suzuki 8
Toyota 20
Volkswagen 21
Uses oil by brand
Frequently asked questions
How much oil is it normal for a car to use?
There is no single figure in the sources. RACE talks about up to 1 litre every 1,000 km; Autofácil says manufacturers consider consumption below 1 l/1,000 km normal; Diariomotor, for diesels, mentions 1 or 1.5 litres every 10,000 km, and Autopista suggests having it checked at a garage if you need a litre every 1,000 or 2,000 km. As it depends on the engine, ask the manufacturer for the figure for yours.[1][2][3][4]
Is it normal for a brand-new car or an engine being run in to use more oil?
Yes, Autofácil says that an engine being run in can use a little more, but that this tendency should fall over time. If consumption does not drop, it should not be put down to running in.[4]
How do I know if my car is burning oil or losing it through a leak?
If there are stains under the car or oil built up around seals, gaskets and fittings, it is an external leak. If there are no stains and blue smoke comes out of the exhaust, the oil is being burnt in the engine. Autopista warns that you should not confuse the two.[2][3][5]
How often should I check the oil level?
Diariomotor recommends doing it at least once a month, and every few days if the car is used intensively, always with the engine cold and the car on a level surface. RACE refers to the manufacturer's instructions for check and change intervals.[3][8]
Do additives work to stop oil use?
RACE cites additives such as Slick 50, which are used to reduce blue smoke and oil consumption, but warns that if the wear is severe they will not stop the smoke. It is a partial solution for slight piston ring wear, not a repair.[5]
What happens if I go over the maximum when topping up?
RACE explains that going over the maximum increases internal pressure, causes foaming, leads to leaks and can affect seals, the catalytic converter or the particulate filter. If you have overfilled, do not keep topping up and remove the excess with an extraction pump or go to a professional.[9]
Other symptoms: consumption and fluid levels
Has this happened to you? Tell us which fault it was, at how many kilometres and how much you paid: it helps other owners know what to expect. Report your fault.
Sources
Every fact on this page links to its source. If you find an error, let us know.
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- 5.¿Sale humo azul por el tubo de escape de tu coche? El aceite es el culpableRACE · Motoring press · published 12 February 2024 · consulted 4 October 2026 · in Spanish
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- 8.¿Cómo comprobar el aceite de tu coche?RACE · Motoring press · published 19 April 2022 · consulted 4 October 2026 · in Spanish
- 9.¿Qué pasa si el aceite del coche supera el máximo?RACE · Motoring press · published 17 September 2026 · consulted 4 October 2026 · in Spanish
- 10.¿Qué pasa si el coche se queda sin aceite?RACE · Motoring press · published 26 August 2020 · consulted 4 October 2026 · in Spanish
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- 16.Toyota Corolla Verso : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
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- 29.BMW 5er F10, F11: Typische Probleme und SchwachstellenGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 8 October 2026 · in German
- 30.Fiabilité et pannes Volvo V60Fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- 31.Volvo V90 – Bekannte Probleme & KrankheitenGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Other source · published January 2024 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
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- 37.Fiabilité Renault Kadjar : pannes et avisFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
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- 39.Hyundai Santa Fe: fallos y averías más frecuentesTotalRenting · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
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- 43.BMW B58 Engine Reliability, Performance & ServicingR44 Performance · Technical documentation · consulted 9 October 2026
- 44.BMW M54 Engine Guide: Reliability, Common Problems & Tuning PotentialEuro Premium Parts · Technical documentation · consulted 5 October 2026
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- 46.Tickende Zeitbombe: So zuverlässig ist der Prince-Motor von PSA und BMWGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · published 13 March 2026 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
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- 48.BMW N46: Typische Probleme & HaltbarkeitGebrauchtwagenberater · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
- 49.Moteurs essence qui consomment de l'huileFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- 50.Fiat Tipo : les plus et les moinsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- 51.Fiabilité et pannes Honda Civic (2012-2017)Fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- 52.Fiabilité Mazda 6 (2002-2008)Fiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 8 October 2026 · in French
- 53.Opel Corsa 3 : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
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- 59.Fiabilité et pannes Volvo V40Fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
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