wowa75
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:doh: I am a fool!
Ok, so I recently posted regarding oil warning light and stated that the oil level was fine. This unfortunately was an asumption based on the vehicle having had a full specialist inspection prior to buying it followed by a full service- the vehicle has done just 300 miles since this. I had not checked the level myself.......until this morning. Dry dipstick!
Replaced to level needing over 5L. Warning light now resolved
. The vehicle smokes a lot on start up but settles after few minutes. The specialist said the turbo was burning some oil hence smoke but engine was sound. It is a 200tdi- trasplant into 1989 110 County. Thought to have around 70k on it but no service history- hence some peace of mind via inspection. I have not had chance to speak to him regarding the oil change (I assume he did) and how much was removed.
So, I suppose what now? Engine runs sound, strong with no knocks or noises. I drove it approx 50 miles with oil light flickering then parked it up. At least now I know I can drive it- checking oil daily!
-Should the specialist have picked up on this- I am not looking to blame anyone, just wanting to know if he should see the vehicle again as I had planned to continue using him.
-How can I check the severity of the problem assuming it continues to burn oil- there are no spillages where vehicle has been parked up.........when it had oil in it!
A new engine is not out of the question as body getting restored and chassis galvanised in next few months.
Thoughts (apart from pointing out my own stupidity!)
James
Replaced to level needing over 5L. Warning light now resolved
So, I suppose what now? Engine runs sound, strong with no knocks or noises. I drove it approx 50 miles with oil light flickering then parked it up. At least now I know I can drive it- checking oil daily!
-Should the specialist have picked up on this- I am not looking to blame anyone, just wanting to know if he should see the vehicle again as I had planned to continue using him.
-How can I check the severity of the problem assuming it continues to burn oil- there are no spillages where vehicle has been parked up.........when it had oil in it!
A new engine is not out of the question as body getting restored and chassis galvanised in next few months.
Thoughts (apart from pointing out my own stupidity!)
James
