Why does a car consume more oil than normal?

But why does a car consume more oil than normal? First, we must define the importance of oil in the vehicle. Oil is the lubricant responsible for protecting the different parts of the engine when they rub against each other, such as the crankshaft, connecting rods, cylinders, or valves. Given the importance of this product in the correct functioning of the engine, it is advisable to always choose a good-quality oil and change it when necessary.

Reasons for Excessive Oil Consumption

The most common thing is that the car consumes one liter of oil per 1,000 kilometers, although a series of factors must always be considered, such as the engine type, the quality of the oil used, or the driving style. Despite this, on certain occasions, a car consumes more oil than normal due to different reasons:

• External leaks are caused by a failure to install the crankcase plug, wear of the crankcase gasket, or poor condition of the pressure sensor, among other causes.
• Oil consumption increases when any engine element is in poor condition because it requires greater lubrication.
• If the turbocharged engine has a defect, it can also cause a greater increase in lubricant consumption.
• The amount of oil consumed is greater when the engine rotates at high speeds. If there were any problems with the piston’s lubrication, the exhaust pipe would emit blue smoke, and engine performance would be progressively reduced.

What if it consumes more due to a breakdown?

We can assess the failure as minor or serious depending on the excess oil level consumed in a certain period. But, in any case, there is no other option but to go to the mechanic’s workshop as soon as possible to have the vehicle inspected and implement the necessary measures before the breakdown causes greater damage to the engine. Problems with oil cannot be ignored and must be resolved as soon as possible or, at least, receive an accurate diagn