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Corsa Comfort 1.2 Ecotech Oil Consumption/Fault
Hello, I have recently bought my first car and all checks came back OK regarding wheels, suspension and lights etc. No noises from engine.
However - Within a week my Oil Pressure Switch blown and was leaking oil, I have since replaced the part for around £6. When I first got car it barely had any oil in, I had poured enough oil to get 3/5 on the dipstick. Since the leak I can expect the oil level to be lower but my questions are about possible fault with the oil or leak or is it due to milage.
I am doing 80 miles a day half motorway half single lane 60-70MPH driving from Middlesbrough to York. There is obviusly a bit of city/town driving at each end.
I was around the 3/5 mark and within 4 days It was down to 2/5- I have topped it up with a little oil twice since the leak but it took waiting overnight before I could see the level on the dipstick (Is this normal to take so long for the oil to drain back down?).
Since replacing the pressure switch I have been a little concerned despite it totally fixing the Oil Light and leak. Is it worth me doing an oil change soon? is my consumption so far normal? should I check breather pipes in case?
It drives well, but I'm losing oil (I think). and feel that soon I should do a full oil change and check so I feel confident there are no issues.
Any advise on this would be nice!
Regards
Hello, I have recently bought my first car and all checks came back OK regarding wheels, suspension and lights etc. No noises from engine.
However - Within a week my Oil Pressure Switch blown and was leaking oil, I have since replaced the part for around £6. When I first got car it barely had any oil in, I had poured enough oil to get 3/5 on the dipstick. Since the leak I can expect the oil level to be lower but my questions are about possible fault with the oil or leak or is it due to milage.
I am doing 80 miles a day half motorway half single lane 60-70MPH driving from Middlesbrough to York. There is obviusly a bit of city/town driving at each end.
I was around the 3/5 mark and within 4 days It was down to 2/5- I have topped it up with a little oil twice since the leak but it took waiting overnight before I could see the level on the dipstick (Is this normal to take so long for the oil to drain back down?).
Since replacing the pressure switch I have been a little concerned despite it totally fixing the Oil Light and leak. Is it worth me doing an oil change soon? is my consumption so far normal? should I check breather pipes in case?
It drives well, but I'm losing oil (I think). and feel that soon I should do a full oil change and check so I feel confident there are no issues.
Any advise on this would be nice!
Regards