Happy new year all.
Firstly I've read through a few threads, but nothing is quite specific to my issue given the steps i've already taken.
I'll lay everything out and hopefully can get some advise.
- Had the car since 2011 bought at c.44k (long term members on this forum may remember!)
- Serviced with up to spec oil but usually on Long Life...
- replaced faulty oil level sensor so that is ruled out.
- noticed excessive* consumption so went about replacing a few things as follows.
- CCV and pipes all replaced - made no difference.
- Rocker cover gasket (including inner 6 rings) and bolt grommets replaced. There was fresh oil on sides, after replacement this has gone, so thought all good - but made no difference as light still came on.
*excessive definition - after rocker cover gasket replacement, filled to make line and today the light came on (after ignition switch off) after 461 miles. as such 1 litre in 460 miles. Also validated with dip stick.
Additional pictures included of other suspected oil leak area...
1. From engine bay but difficult to see in pic, but have highlighted where i can see some fluid
2. 2 x underneath car from passenger side front wheel. Underneath.
For both of these, i've read online that the oil filter housing gasket could cause this, however is nearly 1L/460 miles expected? I have no oil dripping on drive etc.
Any advise, guidance info appreciated. Happy to check extra things and report back.
As an aside, also had new plugs put in at same time as rocket gasket change, so it's running sweet. 4x New Uniroyal tires also invested in for MOT (passed with no advisories).
Firstly I've read through a few threads, but nothing is quite specific to my issue given the steps i've already taken.
I'll lay everything out and hopefully can get some advise.
- Had the car since 2011 bought at c.44k (long term members on this forum may remember!)
- Serviced with up to spec oil but usually on Long Life...
- replaced faulty oil level sensor so that is ruled out.
- noticed excessive* consumption so went about replacing a few things as follows.
- CCV and pipes all replaced - made no difference.
- Rocker cover gasket (including inner 6 rings) and bolt grommets replaced. There was fresh oil on sides, after replacement this has gone, so thought all good - but made no difference as light still came on.
*excessive definition - after rocker cover gasket replacement, filled to make line and today the light came on (after ignition switch off) after 461 miles. as such 1 litre in 460 miles. Also validated with dip stick.
Additional pictures included of other suspected oil leak area...
1. From engine bay but difficult to see in pic, but have highlighted where i can see some fluid
2. 2 x underneath car from passenger side front wheel. Underneath.
For both of these, i've read online that the oil filter housing gasket could cause this, however is nearly 1L/460 miles expected? I have no oil dripping on drive etc.
Any advise, guidance info appreciated. Happy to check extra things and report back.
As an aside, also had new plugs put in at same time as rocket gasket change, so it's running sweet. 4x New Uniroyal tires also invested in for MOT (passed with no advisories).