Glossary / General

oil consumption

9 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Oil consumption is how much oil your car uses while driving. If a car uses too much oil, it might have a problem that needs fixing.

Technical Definition

Oil consumption refers to the amount of oil that an engine uses over time. Excessive oil consumption can indicate issues such as leaks or internal engine problems, which may require attention.

Hear It Discussed

"the compression was a little borderline. The oil consumption was somewhat high."
Hoovie is Here! What is Mercedes Thinking? New Manual BMW M3! Gullwing Issues! THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 51:39

"...there hasn't been excessive oil consumption in your estimation. I actually don't drive the car..."
#25100: Parts and Labor The Best of Car Talk 05:57

"The gentleman immediately said that 2017 to the 2020 had an issue, had that particular issue. That is correct. It did. They had oil consumption issues."
Car Pro Radio Show March 14 26 Hour 3 CarPro Radio Show 05:59