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      06-13-2023, 04:40 PM   #1
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So next thing..... Oil consumption... now have the car for 2/3 weeks and unfortunately today the message that at least 1 liter of oil had to be added, so immediately to the garage liter of oil, went to investigate at home, only found this oil all around the injectors..... just on the highway it also seemed when full throttle no smoke, and when gas is released it only seems to start smoking.... anyone have an idea what this could be



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Is it truly oil? If yes, then it's time for a valve cover gasket (or a valve cover if damaged).
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Is it truly oil? If yes, then it's time for a valve cover gasket (or a valve cover if damaged).
It looks to be oil, or might be fuel.. what if it’s fuel? I’m thinking more oil cuz it’s burning it
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It could be either, you can go by smell, color, and feel to determine if it's diesel.

If it's oil, you are probably due on your valve cover gasket. Got leaks onto the side and on the exhaust too?

If it's diesel, you will have to identify the leak, which can be at an injector.
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It could be either, you can go by smell, color, and feel to determine if it's diesel.

If it's oil, you are probably due on your valve cover gasket. Got leaks onto the side and on the exhaust too?

If it's diesel, you will have to identify the leak, which can be at an injector.
how could i smell feel and see the diffracne between fuel and oil?

Engine and transmission is still under warrenty! just wanted to know what could be wrong.... so i can give them advice where to look, so they dont try to "mask" it
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It seems to be oil. The moment for a new valve cover has become. A faulty gasket, doesnīt leak oil there at the top of the cover.
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It seems to be oil. The moment for a new valve cover has become. A faulty gasket, doesnīt leak oil there at the top of the cover.
Yup i said that to the dealer aswell! now they are only gonna change the gasket... i sait to him he need to replace the whole valve cover! he is gonna talk to his mechanic tomorrow! so well see

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Yup i said that to the dealer aswell! now they are only gonna change the gasket... i sait to him he need to replace the whole valve cover! he is gonna talk to his mechanic tomorrow! so well see
Letīs hope itīs just it. if you donīt mind, let us know the final result
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Letīs hope itīs just it. if you donīt mind, let us know the final result
Hopefully gonna get the car back tomorrow! They only changed the gasket! If it’s not gonna fix the problem, then I’m going to my own mechanic 🙃
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Letīs hope itīs just it. if you donīt mind, let us know the final result
So a few day's/week's later... car stil uses oil (as i expected) i called my the dealer and they said they needed to replace the valve cover aswel! since there is a PCV valve in it wich i probebly blocked.... so now im waiting till a airbag is back in stock for a recall and if its in stock i will book a appointment for my car to get the valve cover replaced again!!!

and im so done with this sales man... no comminucation nothing what so ever! paid some big bucks for this car and then he treats me like this....
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So a few day's/week's later... car stil uses oil (as i expected) i called my the dealer and they said they needed to replace the valve cover aswel! since there is a PCV valve in it wich i probebly blocked.... so now im waiting till a airbag is back in stock for a recall and if its in stock i will book a appointment for my car to get the valve cover replaced again!!!

and im so done with this sales man... no comminucation nothing what so ever! paid some big bucks for this car and then he treats me like this....
So sorry to read that. I hope a new valve cover with its new PCV will solve both problems, oil consumption al external oil leaks on the upper section of the valve cover.
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