Hi,

Was wondering if you had anything further on this? I recently took ownership of my brothers Fiesta 1.1 (1995), 73000 miles and it drinks oil like no tomorrow (almost 3 litres a month).

I checked for leaks initially with paper under the engine overnight etc. which turned up a blank and she doesn't seem to burn it (no plumes of smoke on gear changes, revving, hard acceleration etc.), so I was wondering if you had accidently run across my problem.

Did you find out anything further? Have you changed any parts? And do you have any idea how much oil your's in burning?

Help appreciated. Feel free to email me for more information - deejayc_NOSPAM_ (AT) ntlworld (DOT) com (obviously, removing the _NOSPAM_ bit )

Chris

"Anonymous" <Anonymous (AT) echoforum (DOT) com> wrote

The catalytic converter will burn up the oil (when hot), so you won't see
it. However, before the cat has warmed up it will smoke, have a look for
that. Typical consumption up to a litre per thousand miles would not be
unusual.

mrcheerful

doesn't seem to burn it (no plumes of smoke on gear changes, revving, hard
acceleration etc.), so I was wondering if you had accidently run across my
problem.
Decelerate down a long steep hill then clog it away at the bottom. Puff of
smoke there will confirm where the oil is going.
DaveK.