[ja-mo4si]

well i have a rover 214 si 16v, and its consumption of oil is rediculous 81k miles done, any solutions??

 

[E_T_V]

What is the oil consumption then?

Does it have any leaks

Does it smoke, and if so when?

 

[ja-mo4si]

no leaks what so ever, there is some smoke but then goes away once started ,but i have noticed black residue on the exhaust pipe. like powdery

 

[MattL]

how much oil do you lose over how many miles?

 

[DEViANCE]

have you checked for oil in the coolant?

 

[ja-mo4si]

not sure on miles but not far a quarter goes

 

[ja-mo4si]

there is no coolant

 

[Phil]

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[ja-mo4si]

no oil in coolant

 

[Phil]

open the bonnet, its a plastic round bottle at the top right hand side of the bay. If its empty, most likely to be hgf. fill the bottle up to the centre (maximum) mark and check for any oil slicks on the surface. Check the underneth of the oil filler cap for any yellish slime (usually reffered to as mayo) and also dipstick for mayo. If you have any of these symptoms get a pressure check done at a garage to check for head gasket failure.

 

[ja-mo4si]

none of these symptoms, i think its burning allot of it up

 

[misterreliable]

none of these symptoms, i think its burning allot of it up

..could be worn or hardened valve stem oil seals?

 

[ja-mo4si]

could be m8 ive asked around and theyve said the oil seals aswell.