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[vauxsull]

Ok I have  2.2 with 107k on the clock... only had it about a month ish so dont know history... did oil and filter change about 500 miles ago and today had the : check oil level: warning on the display... on checking dip stick there was sod all on it.. No leaks to be seen on top or bottom... cam cover gasket is leaking but not to the extent of losing that much oil...  dont have any water in oil ect... Any ideas people???

[martin42]

cam cover gasket,it might not look like a big leak but it can be,replace asap

[vauxsull]

back two plug wells are damp but not swimming in oil... if it was leaking externally surely id see/ smell oil??

[ndmv6]

if no signs of oil dripping underneath at the back of the engine,and the plug wells are ok,the only other thing is that the engines burning it...you have no oil patches once its been parked up overnight..?how much oil did you put in when you last serviced it..?

[vauxsull]

nope not even a dribble... no smoke billowing out of exhaust either.. surely not burning with just over 100k on clock?

[vauxsull]

cant remember how much i put in now but all was up to max after changing it and re checked next day. what is the engine oil capcity for the 2.2 anyway?

[ndmv6]

i use GM 10/40 oil in mine,change it every 6 months,never lost a drop since i changed the cam covers(they were leaking badly though at the back) if no leaks,ide just top it up 

[vauxsull]

shouldnt have to put a ltr in after 500 miles though??

[RobG]

cant remember how much i put in now but all was up to max after changing it and re checked next day. what is the engine oil capcity for the 2.2 anyway?

Should take app. 4.5ltrs on a change

[davethediver]

Mines starting to use a bit now but im at 135K on mine

[davethediver]

Mines starting to use a bit now but im at 135K on mine

So a 5ltr container gives you enough for the oil change and a top up after a few miles

[Sam Burton]

Stupid question when you oil and filtered it did you redip after changing the oil filter and running it up ?

[vauxsull]

yes i did Sam..... im sure i put more than 4.5 ltrs in it on the oil change??

[TheBoy]

If the oil level is dropping, and its not leaking externally, then clearly it has to be exiting through the combustion chamber.

The Check Oil Level warning should come on when cruising oil is approx halfway done the dipstick.

[Jimbob]

Think the oil is the least of its worries now