98 V70 Using Oil

Nov 25, 2006 6 Replies

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Inno 19 years ago

My 98 V70 has started to use oil lately after 225,000 km. It is not leaking as there is no oily spot under it. Seems to go through a litre of oil every 1,000 to 1,500 km.

Any easy things to check before I place my fate in the hands of a shop?

Thanks.

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mj 19 years ago

If you are using 0W-30 or 5W-30, try switching to 10W-30. My '86 Civic Si started to use oil and foul the plugs (and O2 sensor) at about 90k miles, and just going up to 10W-30 solved the problem completely. The car now has 144k miles on it, and still needs no oil added between changes.

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Inno 19 years ago

I always use 10W30. Don't want to go heavier than this in the cold Canadian winter.

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AS 19 years ago

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Inno 19 years ago

I am getting the P0172 code so maybe there is a connection?

Thanks.

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Tony 19 years ago

Here is a little help with the P0172 code:

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If I were in Canada, I would use the Esso XD3 0W-30. The 10W-30 is not good for Canadian winter. The XD3 is a thick 30 weight. If your burning oil, it will help reduce it some. Oil burning usually means valve seals are shot. If the 0W-30 does not stop it enough, then try the 0W-40. Both of these oils can be used year round.

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