Oil in Tamora

[sidpinup]

I was told to expect Tamora’s to use oil, up to 1l per 1k miles. I check the dipstick every time I use the car and its always got loads (I do check it properly, when the car is warm) I have never had to put a drop in. Is this normal?

I currently use Mobil 1 0W40 and have done 10K miles so far.

Ed

[nubbin]

I don't think they use a lot of oil - mine seems to use very little as well...

[tvrtam]

I have had mine for over 1 year and never had to top up the oil, done over 3000 miles.

>> Edited by tvrtam on Monday 9th February 16:36

[sidpinup]

Thanks

[Snakes]

Mine has just had the oil replaced at its 6k service but like you dipped the oil regularly and not a drop used prior to this. I did follow a fairly rigorous running in regime and never "use it" until oil temperature has reached 30 degrees - maybe that has helped?

Snakes

[sidpinup]

I am alway carful to warm through too. One thing I have noticed is that the oil gets hotter now, it never used to go over 60 but now its been creaping upto 80. I dont think its a problem as water stays below 100 and oil pressure is fine at about 45psi @ 4000 rpm.

I have now done 10K and really getting used to the car. Did a couple of hundred miles in convoy with a mate in his V6 TT and you can guess the result, a spanking for Audi.

[Snakes]

I know its been said before but these things just get better and better. Pre and post 1k service was a transformation and similarly with the 6k there's a big leap in performance and the feeling of solidity. I love it!

Snakes

[bigbrowncow]

Mine uses it like its going out of fashion - about 1l per 500 to 1000 miles, depending on how hard its thrashed.

Steve