Phil Harrison

Just had to put oil in the STiUK for the second time since its 1000 Service...having now done 3000 further miles. With my previous Scoobs I never ONCE had to put oil in between services ('cept once prior to a trackday): and I don't thrash the car - tho I do press on

Seems a bit much... or not?

Other STiUK owners the same??

Phil

ids

Phil

I think we all drive them that way..... however mine hasn't used a drop...

Mind you I think Ill go and pop down and check.... checked it last 2 weeks ago.

Ids

STI SPUD

Mines on 8k miles now (12 weeks old) and I have never had to put oil in it - just plenty of petrol !!

Rachel

ProperCharlie

I've never even checked the oil on mine.

must go and locate dipstick - will report back.

Charlie.

Pooder

Phil
I would be a bit worried about it using oil are you checking it stone cold
Steve

moz.g

Hi Phil,

Mine did the same after the 1000 mile service.
Had to put oil in twice before 4000 miles (previous two scoobs haven't needed a drop inbetween services) however I'm now on 8500 miles and I've not had to put anymore in!!

Graham

555 Markus

I had to put some oil in mine around 3,500 miles. I was quite surprised to see it so low.

Mark

Phil Harrison

Steve,

Both stone cold and warm-having-had-time-to-settle.

See also new "embarrassed" thread!!

Phil

russell hayward

I also am surprised at the oil consumption, having never put a drop in any of my other 3.

However, it does seem to be stabilising now at 8,000 miles, and performance also continues to improve below 4k as the miles increase.

ProperCharlie

checked mine now - seems to be plenty in there, i'm just about to get to 3k on the odo. however, where it's parked is on a bit of a camber so i'll have to check it again on the level.

ids

Fellas,

have u attempted to check the gearbox dip ¿ ill have to take the bloody intercooler off 2 get at it. no way can any normal person get there arm in there !

Don't u just love these enthusiasts cars

Ids

sammyh

iTrader: (1)

Had to put a litre in mine!!!!!!!!! after 3500 miles

Pooder

Phil
Just checked mine stone cold it hasnt used a drop and it gets hammered and Grahams driven it
Steve Oh yes 4000miles

mutant_matt

ids,

I watched the mechanic @ my local dealer check the gearbox oil last week on it's 1000 mile service. Didn't look at all tricky....

Matt

JohnS

iTrader: (1)

Mine used a little bit after the first 1000 mile service, until I got the oil changed by the dealer again at about 6k miles (I think 10k miles is too long). It approached the low marker on the dipstick, was wasn't enough to warrant filling up.

It now hasn't used a drop since.

This is quite normal though, as even after 1k miles, the pistons rings are still bedding in to some extent, and a small amount of oil usage can be expected,and this will diminish as everything beds in nicely.

John

ids

Oppps

Checked my Oil this morning and was low. Added another 1/4 l to get things back to normal. Must have been the high speed blasts last week.

Thanks for the heads up...