2007 MS3

[PEPSIGIXXER]

OKAY SO THE QUESTION I NEED TO POSE TO EVERYONE IS THAT I AM BURNING OIL, ABOUT 1/2 A LITRE PER 1000KMS APPROX. I HAVE HAD IT INTO THE DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASSIONS([I HAVE BEEN IN ON EVERY 1000KMS FOR THEM TO CHECK) AND THEY SAY THIS IS SOMETHING THAT I JUST NEED TO LEARN TO LIVE WITH. I HAVE HAD MANY CARS AND HAVE NEVER RUN INTO THIS BEFORE AND WANT TO GET SOME FEED BACK FROM ALL OF MY FELLOW ZOOM ZOOMERS.

2007 MS3
APPROX. 92000KMS

[ptfire]

Try 5W40 oil if you aren't using it already.

[WeatherB]

Did you look for leaks around the oil pan and drain plug?

Losing 1/2 litre every 1000 km should be quite noticeable, either oil puddle or a bunch of blue smoke out the rear.

[PEPSIGIXXER]

NO BLUE SMOKE AND NO PUDDLES UNDER THE CAR

[Kinn]

FYI - The "Caps lock" key is generally located on the left side of the keyboard just above the "shift" and below the "Tab" buttons.

[Rob23]

i had this problem with my car it would literally drink the oil, took it into the dealership a few times spent some money, still same problem. some trial and error and finally mazda canada sent me a brand new engine and installed it under warrenty. never had a problem since.

[FoXy]

FYI - The "Caps lock" key is generally located on the left side of the keyboard just above the "shift" and below the "Tab" buttons.

+1 :loco

[Fobio]

Typical MS3 do not burn oil...if it's not leaking (sometimes, something as stupid as a reused oil drain plug washer can cause a leak), then you have some serious problems. Good luck...hope it get resolved soon.

[PEPSIGIXXER]

so am I reading this right something as stupid as a little washer can be the culpret. and is this something that they change when they do an oil change.

[Tokay444]

You never actually posed any questions until now.
Yes. The drain plug washer needs to be replaced every oil change.