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Old May 12, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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I seem to be getting through alot of oil. Say a litre a week at least but no sign of leaks.

All is running well but dipstick soon becomes dry very quickly

I have had a rebuild around a year ago with forged pistons fitted. Do the forged ones go through more oil

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Old May 13, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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Anyone?

Power seems alittle down to or maybe thats just me! But was also wondering if it could be a worn turbo thats causing the high oil consumption
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Old May 13, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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have you checked inside your intercooler
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Old May 13, 2008 | 08:00 PM
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Its 1993 slanted type intercooler. How easy is this to check?
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Old May 13, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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remove the intercooler mate and see how much oil is in there (you will have a small amount) also check the intake one,does it smoke out the bk i.e on boost . have you spoke to the person who built the engine
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It smokes alot on start up but then settles once warm, have'nt really seen much smoke on boost.
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cars with forged pistons can and do use more oil. This is due to greater clearances needed in the bores. mines uses 1litre/1000miles
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Originally Posted by scoobyhep
Anyone?

Power seems alittle down to or maybe thats just me! But was also wondering if it could be a worn turbo thats causing the high oil consumption
Hi, This could be down to the warmer weather were getting so maybe nothing to be concerned about.
hth
Brett
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