Sunbeam

Been a while, but waiting to see some results. Pleased to share that after changing the pcv valve with a second hand one, consumption has reduced to half a litre in the last 1800km. Might buy a brand new pcv when I'm in the States next month. $12 US versus $130 plus Gst ex Japan (main dealers in NZ take piss-taking to new heights)

Good call. This was a major source of oil consumption on my fleet of T5 Volvos, but the system on those things was complex. Just been doing some investigating and the subie has a very simple system. So I just took the valve off and it was functioning but not sealing closed. Blew the crud out with carb cleaner and its now sealing perfectly. Guess I'll wait and see if there is an improvement. I can live with a litre every 2k like it was, but every fill up is getting ridiculous.

Previous owner thought his mechanic was using 5w40 since day one. Have now discovered the mechanic was actually using 15w40 semi. P.O had his wires crossed. Might go back to a 15w40 next week when I'm back home.

Hmmm. Never had any problems with either Valvoline or Penrite. Anyway, oil doesn't smell like fuel at all. I have been doing longer drives lately. 50km each way. Raizer, yes it is a 2.5 could be worn rings, but I can't believe at a litre per tank of fuel there is no smoke and the plugs are clean

Oil changed 5,000km ago. Penrite full synthetic 5w40. Old girl has done 245k, but oil consumption has just taken off in the last 3000k or so. Non turbo, so that's a lot less leakage potential. It's clean underneath though, and no oil in the bellhousing. Anyone know how the pcv system is set up in one of these?

Hi guys, I'm stumped for ideas on this one. My daily is a 2005 Outback and it runs fine, has plenty of go, gets great fuel mileage etc. I am using a litre of oil every 600km or so. I can tell you there is: No smoke from the exhaust, I can't even smell a light trace of oil burning with my nose right up the tailpipe (made sure no one was watching...) It does not leak oil. The spark plugs are clean. The throttle body and all the hoses that plug into it and around it are clean. Where the heck is all that oil going? Any ideas... cheers fellas

Aaaah, so inspirational! Stopped dailying mine in 2008 due to ridiculous end float. Still haven't taken the motor out, so I cranked her up today. Primed the fuel pump, added battery and boom! Yours looks good!