Oil Consumption question

[Julien]

Hi Folks, just a question about oil consumption....
My 04 XC had its 135000 Km (85000 miles) service a few months ago, and it has since traveled 4000 kms (2500 miles). I check the dipstick this morning and the oil level was halfway between the Full and Fill marks. Is this normal oil consumption for this vehicle?
Cheers...jc

[KB3MMX]

Yes, that's not bad oil consumption for 2500 miles, especially if conventional oil is being used.

[MacNoob]

Do you know for sure the oil was filled to the top mark when the change was done? Maybe it was a little low to start with...

Not anything to worry about, just keep an eye on it.

[Astro14]

1/2 QT in 2500 miles is not bad at all...

It isn't really an issue until about 1 QT in 1,200 miles...and at that level, it's usually a clogged PCV...

[cattlecar]

Be sure the oil level check is done in consistent conditions. Level ground before you start first time for the day is a good time. The oil level will be less than full mark as cold oil contracts. The Volvo N engines are slow to drain back from head to crankcase so if you shut off engine the oil level will not be accurate for 10 minutes on a operating temp engine due to this.

I have had several Volvos with this engine since its first use in 92 in the 960. I have had several that would consume some oil if I was keeping the level at full mark and not use it past half way on dipstick scale. If I only filled to that midpoint when I changed oil then there was no consumption.

[eitankon]

1/2 QT in 2500 miles is not bad at all...

It isn't really an issue until about 1 QT in 1,200 miles...and at that level, it's usually a clogged PCV...

Hello Astro14,

Should there be blue smoke in the back of the exhaust when it eats that much oil ?

I have to add 1-2 kg each 2000 km....

I have noticed that after driving a while , when I turn off the engine and get out of the car , there's a smell of burned oil coming from the hood.
Can it be the turbo that eats that much oil ?

I have 250,000 on my XC . PCV is a must ? (already bought it a while ago + all needed gaskets ).

Appreciate any suggestion..

Eitan

[Astro14]

In my experience, you don't really see blue smoke until the consumption gets to the 1QT/100 miles range...

If you're smelling burned oil on shutdown, there is oil on something hot (like the manifold), and that means that you've got a leak somewhere...not burning the oil, but consuming it via a leak...