Burning or leaking oil?
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#4
I now have a new engine (and an oil catch can) and hope it doesn't consume, but I am aware that it can happen now. Good luck.
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#5
Yes it is possible to burn/consume it at that rate. I lost an engine to it (I had never heard of such a thing before it had happened) I never saw a thing drip or burn. Check your oil weekly.
I now have a new engine (and an oil catch can) and hope it doesn't consume, but I am aware that it can happen now. Good luck.
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#6
I was down 3 liters, but I have no idea for how long (had I known about it, I would have fixed it)
Ultimately I spun a con rod bearing.
I would suggest you do a full oil change immediately run it for a bit (don't know, 1000kms?) then send a sample to Blackstone to see if there is metal in the oil, they should be able to tell.
Edit: on your sample, mention the problem to them. if there is metal, they'll tell you what kind of metal and what internal parts have that kind of metal. It will give you an idea if you've list anything.
My guess is that you're screwed (sorry) its likely that the bearings (and such) have all been worn and overheated, it's just matter of time. My mistake cost me over $7K.
Ultimately I spun a con rod bearing.
I would suggest you do a full oil change immediately run it for a bit (don't know, 1000kms?) then send a sample to Blackstone to see if there is metal in the oil, they should be able to tell.
Edit: on your sample, mention the problem to them. if there is metal, they'll tell you what kind of metal and what internal parts have that kind of metal. It will give you an idea if you've list anything.
My guess is that you're screwed (sorry) its likely that the bearings (and such) have all been worn and overheated, it's just matter of time. My mistake cost me over $7K.
Last edited by jamez; 06-29-2013 at 12:07 PM.
#7
I was down 3 liters, but I have no idea for how long (had I known about it, I would have fixed it)
Ultimately I spun a con rod bearing.
I would suggest you do a full oil change immediately run it for a bit (don't know, 1000kms?) then send a sample to Blackstone to see if there is metal in the oil, they should be able to tell.
Ultimately I spun a con rod bearing.
I would suggest you do a full oil change immediately run it for a bit (don't know, 1000kms?) then send a sample to Blackstone to see if there is metal in the oil, they should be able to tell.
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#8
I was down 3 liters, but I have no idea for how long (had I known about it, I would have fixed it)
Ultimately I spun a con rod bearing.
I would suggest you do a full oil change immediately run it for a bit (don't know, 1000kms?) then send a sample to Blackstone to see if there is metal in the oil, they should be able to tell.
Ultimately I spun a con rod bearing.
I would suggest you do a full oil change immediately run it for a bit (don't know, 1000kms?) then send a sample to Blackstone to see if there is metal in the oil, they should be able to tell.
#9
Really no way to tell. Jamez' suggestion was best - though if you've already changed the oil the offending particles may be flushed out. Still, all you can do is get it full and keep it full and hope for the best. Good luck!
#10
I was down 3 liters, but I have no idea for how long (had I known about it, I would have fixed it)
Ultimately I spun a con rod bearing.
I would suggest you do a full oil change immediately run it for a bit (don't know, 1000kms?) then send a sample to Blackstone to see if there is metal in the oil, they should be able to tell.
Edit: on your sample, mention the problem to them. if there is metal, they'll tell you what kind of metal and what internal parts have that kind of metal. It will give you an idea if you've list anything.
My guess is that you're screwed (sorry) its likely that the bearings (and such) have all been worn and overheated, it's just matter of time. My mistake cost me over $7K.
Ultimately I spun a con rod bearing.
I would suggest you do a full oil change immediately run it for a bit (don't know, 1000kms?) then send a sample to Blackstone to see if there is metal in the oil, they should be able to tell.
Edit: on your sample, mention the problem to them. if there is metal, they'll tell you what kind of metal and what internal parts have that kind of metal. It will give you an idea if you've list anything.
My guess is that you're screwed (sorry) its likely that the bearings (and such) have all been worn and overheated, it's just matter of time. My mistake cost me over $7K.
#11
Probably the best thing.
But a real **** move if you don't warn the new owner (hahah it censored d i c k)
(just give them the blackstone report - that should be enough to balance Kama)
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But a real **** move if you don't warn the new owner (hahah it censored d i c k)
(just give them the blackstone report - that should be enough to balance Kama)
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#12
I'm wondering if I can draw this back to the oil stop I went to before. I'm changing the oil myself for now on because of this but I think I will send black stone oil off the old filter so they can tell me what oil was used last and the send a tester of the royal purple I just out in to see what is happening currently. You gave me four " * " to work with, D I C K was one of them haha.
#13
Three quarts of oil usage in 3K miles and that's fairly common? Holy crap!
Hope that's only with the "S" models, is there a history of excessive oil usage in the "justa" mini?
I mean in normal cars one should not expect to use one quart in 5K miles let alone 3quarts, that is unless the engine is worn out.
Hope that's only with the "S" models, is there a history of excessive oil usage in the "justa" mini?
I mean in normal cars one should not expect to use one quart in 5K miles let alone 3quarts, that is unless the engine is worn out.
#14
Three quarts of oil usage in 3K miles and that's fairly common? Holy crap!
Hope that's only with the "S" models, is there a history of excessive oil usage in the "justa" mini?
I mean in normal cars one should not expect to use one quart in 5K miles let alone 3quarts, that is unless the engine is worn out.
Hope that's only with the "S" models, is there a history of excessive oil usage in the "justa" mini?
I mean in normal cars one should not expect to use one quart in 5K miles let alone 3quarts, that is unless the engine is worn out.
#15
Three quarts of oil usage in 3K miles and that's fairly common? Holy crap!
Hope that's only with the "S" models, is there a history of excessive oil usage in the "justa" mini?
I mean in normal cars one should not expect to use one quart in 5K miles let alone 3quarts, that is unless the engine is worn out.
Hope that's only with the "S" models, is there a history of excessive oil usage in the "justa" mini?
I mean in normal cars one should not expect to use one quart in 5K miles let alone 3quarts, that is unless the engine is worn out.
As for it being an S issue, I don't know if it's limited to it. I will tell you that Mini feels 1L/1000kms consumption is within spec (effin insane if you ask me). Let's see if my new JCW engine does it.
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#16
... Andy the reason I blew the engine. Who would have known it was possible to consume so much without obviousness signs while passing smog regulations?
As for it being an S issue, I don't know if it's limited to it. I will tell you that Mini feels 1L/1000kms consumption is within spec (effin insane if you ask me). Let's see if my new JCW engine does it.
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#17
... Andy the reason I blew the engine. Who would have known it was possible to consume so much without obviousness signs while passing smog regulations?
As for it being an S issue, I don't know if it's limited to it. I will tell you that Mini feels 1L/1000kms consumption is within spec (effin insane if you ask me). Let's see if my new JCW engine does it.
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As for it being an S issue, I don't know if it's limited to it. I will tell you that Mini feels 1L/1000kms consumption is within spec (effin insane if you ask me). Let's see if my new JCW engine does it.
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They, the dealerships, know these cars ( I'm assuming only the turbocharged models) consume excessive (1L/1000kms) amounts of oil but fail to inform the customers of this and couple that with a poor dip stick design that can easily mislead those unaware into a false impresion that their oil level is fine when in fact it might be very low it's no wonder there are so many failures.
What puzzels me even more is the number of Mini Cooper owners out there that seem to be willing to accept this as normal and to be expected for such a "high performance" car. To me that's insane also.
Last edited by TREX; 06-29-2013 at 07:11 PM.
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#19
I've never owned a car that has consumed anywhere near that much oil, that is maybe until now if "justa's" are included in this "normal" @ 1 quart per 1000 miles norm, and I've had/built my fair share of "performance" cars in my lifetime.
Last edited by TREX; 06-29-2013 at 07:32 PM.
#20
Still not acceptable by my standards,
Our "justa" Mini has a little over 3K miles on it now and has used no oil what-so-ever and that is how it should be.
#21
For some perspective... My supercharged 03 (10 years old) has 92,000 miles on it. So it should be expected that your brand new justa cooper is exceptional on oil.
#22
UPDATE:
Poured some liqui moly down the hatch. Engine seems to still be running strong (only time will tell) No hesitation or sense rough acceleration. I'm sending in a sample to Blackstone once a get bother 100 miles or so on the car with the royal purple I just put in. I'm thinking I caught the issue just in time.
Poured some liqui moly down the hatch. Engine seems to still be running strong (only time will tell) No hesitation or sense rough acceleration. I'm sending in a sample to Blackstone once a get bother 100 miles or so on the car with the royal purple I just put in. I'm thinking I caught the issue just in time.
#23
I was down 3 liters, but I have no idea for how long (had I known about it, I would have fixed it)
Ultimately I spun a con rod bearing.
I would suggest you do a full oil change immediately run it for a bit (don't know, 1000kms?) then send a sample to Blackstone to see if there is metal in the oil, they should be able to tell.
Edit: on your sample, mention the problem to them. if there is metal, they'll tell you what kind of metal and what internal parts have that kind of metal. It will give you an idea if you've list anything.
My guess is that you're screwed (sorry) its likely that the bearings (and such) have all been worn and overheated, it's just matter of time. My mistake cost me over $7K.
Ultimately I spun a con rod bearing.
I would suggest you do a full oil change immediately run it for a bit (don't know, 1000kms?) then send a sample to Blackstone to see if there is metal in the oil, they should be able to tell.
Edit: on your sample, mention the problem to them. if there is metal, they'll tell you what kind of metal and what internal parts have that kind of metal. It will give you an idea if you've list anything.
My guess is that you're screwed (sorry) its likely that the bearings (and such) have all been worn and overheated, it's just matter of time. My mistake cost me over $7K.
Haven't had much troubles this far. Have been adding a quart every 1k or so. Only thing I notice is some rattling on the a cold start in the morning. How long did it take for your engine to be toast?
#24
And the problem:
And where the bearing ended up:
Keep on top of the oil consumption, and pay attention to what Blackstone says if they find anything in the sample(s). But realize you're engine is probably damaged but since you are taking care of it now, you may never know if it's going to grenade.
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