Quote Originally Posted by Nessy08 View Post
As a new member, I'm still not sure how to use this forum. I guess my question may have been asked before.
What oil consumption should I expect from my 2008 GU Turbo diesel? I just traveled to Perth and back from Esperance, about 1500k and had to add 4 litres. The engine seems to be running cleanly. I have only had this vehicle for a couple of months. It only has 76, 000k on it. I'm also not pleased with fuel consumption, 12.5 and 14.8 on each run and 18+ around town. Do I perhaps have an engine problem?
First welcome to the forum. Second, your question, wow, I have done Perth to Esperance and return once and Perth Hopetoun and return three times and haven't had to "top up" at all. In the last six months I have done Perth - Hopetoun and return, Perth - Nannup and return and Perth - Dwellingup and return, the only oil "used" was 100 mil in the catch can. The fuel figures are about correct, not knowing how you drive and where you were driving, ie. stop start around town or off road in 4wd. I get 12s to 13s most of the time and up to 16s sometimes around town. 18 is a bit high but not way out of reason I guess.