JTS Oil Consumption

dc_cudi · June 12, 2015, 10:40:51 AM

Hey, Just wondering if anyone has any tips for trying to lower oil consumption in a JTS 2.0? Already tried adding moreys oil stabiliser. I don't have a leak and my car isn't blowing it out of the exhaust, it is just chewing up an excessive amount.

Thanks

Craig_m67 · June 12, 2015, 10:56:28 AM

How much is too much
(Volume vs distance/time)

What oil are you using

dc_cudi · June 12, 2015, 11:05:13 AM

sometimes as bad as 2L or so every 1000kms. was using penrite 10w60, now using a higher grade.

Neil Choi · June 12, 2015, 11:19:37 AM

JTS = Just Two Stroke

Neil Choi · June 12, 2015, 06:15:02 PM

I just used about half litre of 10w60 in a 1000km trip in the JTS. Dropped level about half between min and max mark on dip stick. Yep Just a Two Stroke. I keep watch on it weekly.

colcol · June 12, 2015, 08:30:59 PM

Try Penrite 'extra 10' with full zinc, 15-60 viscosity, lowest oil consumption oil i have used in my JTS.
Castrol Edge, uses a bit more 10-60 viscosity, but its a lighter oil.
Mobil 1 5-50, uses a bit more oil, but its better in winter.
All good oils, swings and roundabouts, Colin.

Garibaldi · June 13, 2015, 11:25:22 AM

Quote from: colcol on June 12, 2015, 08:30:59 PM
Try Penrite 'extra 10' with full zinc, 15-60 viscosity, lowest oil consumption oil i have used in my JTS.
Castrol Edge, uses a bit more 10-60 viscosity, but its a lighter oil.
Mobil 1 5-50, uses a bit more oil, but its better in winter.
All good oils, swings and roundabouts, Colin.

Col, how come we always end up talking about oil?

colcol · June 13, 2015, 01:39:33 PM

Because oil is the life blood off our cars and when it runs out, the car dies, and then we can blame the car for being an unreliable Alfa Romeo, would never happen with a Toyota, Colin.

Neil Choi · June 13, 2015, 01:45:27 PM

Col, how come we always end up talking about Toyotas?

lombardi · June 14, 2015, 11:12:06 AM

Apparently late model Audi's are very thirsty for oil as well.......

colcol · June 14, 2015, 11:20:54 AM

Its because of the Direct Injection and running thin oils for good fuel consumption, Holden Direct Injection alloytech V-6 engines like a drink as well, until they seize up, due to lack of oil, Colin.

Steve S · June 16, 2015, 09:12:55 PM

If you want to lower the oil consumption forget about the oil - replace the piston rings with a better design.

colcol · June 16, 2015, 10:32:19 PM

You can buy a lot of oil for the cost of pulling the motor out, pulling it apart, replacing the piston rings, honing the bore, assembling it and putting it back in the car.
The high pressure direct injectors wash oil off the bores and dilute the sump with fuel, not a good lubricant.
Some Alfa Romeo Specialists are putting in different pistons rings as a cure, Colin.

Neil Choi · June 28, 2015, 10:09:56 AM

FYI, on my Just a Two Stroke, did a day's spirited driving (checked - full oil level and forgot to switch off ASR, damn) and then about 1200km of Eastern FWY Grand Prix racing, oil level dropped to the lower indicator mark on the dip stick, topped up with a litre of Castrol Edge 10w60 and a little bit more for prosperity. Mmmm, interesting and worrying in terms of if you miss a check, you could do a motor.

With the current petrol price, might go back to the Disco or drive a Toyota.

Craig_m67 · June 28, 2015, 11:38:09 AM

Does this model not have an oil level indicator on startup?
Or can't it be trusted?

Checking the oil every week would get annoying, no wonder so many get lunched