Oil Question re : 3200GT Weird !

[maserati3200gt]

Hi,
I have asked a similar question about this before but a twist has made me more curious now !

Basically every time the petrol cap is opened the "OIL LEVEL" warning light comes on and wont go off until I add some extra oil !

Now I have tried turning off engine and then back on again but the sign stays on!
Only when a small / large amount of oil is added does the light go off.

This happens every time the petrol cap is removed.

My car goes through oil like petrol and Im curious if anyone has any logic behind this.

For ref : My car does not have any leaks on the garage floor etc. and have only done 2,000 miles in her and used 5 litres of oil in that period !

[craigw]

sounds like too much oil use I have to say, get it checked.

[maserati3200gt]

will do craig , just wanted to see what the lads on here think?

[italiano]

IIRC the car checks for oil when the cap is open - i.e. it does not constantly monitor the level. That explains that.

As for the oil usage - that sounds awful! If there's no leaks then you must be buring it....you would notice the smoke behind you though I'm sure. Has soemone driven behind you recently to check?

Mine certainly doesn't use that amount...

[maserati3200gt]

The Car does seem to be burning a lot but theres no smoke out the rear !
Its a total mystery !
Any other thoughts Italiano / Guys ?
Spoke to service (maserati) and they dont seem worried !

[mr_tony]

far toomuch oil mate.
I've got through <3 litres in 18 months and the dealer reckons I've got an oil leak!!

[maserati3200gt]

bloody ell !
Im onto 2 litre cans now !
2 litres in past 2 weeks alone ! but now signs of burning etc !!!
does eveyone's "Oil" light come on at each petrol fill? or am I on my own on this ?
Pete

[mr_tony]

I've only ever seen the oil light once in alll my time of ownership! (and it was low, not a malfunction).

[jeremyc]

maserati3200gt said:

2 litres in past 2 weeks alone ! but now signs of burning etc !!!

Which opening are you pouring the oil into Pete?

Sorry - no help at all, but it does sound as though you need to get it checked out.

[v12v8]

Pete,

DO NOT WORRY!

Some cars use more oil than others. My car uses a similar amount of oil to yours. I went through the same panic but again was not leaking oil or noticably burning it. Just seems to be a feature of the car when they get over a certain mileage (according to the 3 dealers I consulted).

Castrol have brought out a 10W-60 fully synthetic oil which is (so I am told) half the price of Selenia and just as good. Can't see any reason why you can't use this. Here are some details: www.castrol.com/castrol/productdetailmin.do?categoryId=82915276&contentId=6008719

Worryingly, the spec on the FL UK website (they make Selenia) states that the Selenia Racing oil is to be used for up to 10,000km - yet Maseratis running on this oil have 20,000km service intervals....

Link here: www.flselenia.com/pag_prodotti.asp?type_main=CATALOGOPRODOTTO&cod_prd=1047&id_lingua=2&id_livello=1&id_canale=1&id_categoria=8#

regards,
Nick

[maserati3200gt]

Hi Nick / Jeremy.

I know it sounds crazy but I have used a lot of Oil and am now onto the 2 litre Maserati Oil Cans !!!!

meridien are checking her our next monday and due to carry out a compression test on her.
By the way the Service guys there are a good laugh. - Really Decent.

Thanks for the info Nick, I was a little worried to say the least !
Pete

[v12v8]

maserati3200gt said:

I know it sounds crazy but I have used a lot of Oil and am now onto the 2 litre Maserati Oil Cans !!!!

I wish they would produce 5 litre cans...

[maserati3200gt]

hehehehe
Im onto frquent buyer discount now !