What is the solution for Peugeot 408 burning engine oil?
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The solution for Peugeot 408 burning engine oil is to replace the new valve seals. The following is an introduction to engine oil-related content: 1. Increased fuel consumption: When adding engine oil, the amount of oil should be between the upper and lower limits of the oil dipstick. If too much engine oil is added, the engine temperature will rise and the volume will expand, causing an increase in oil chamber pressure and running resistance, which will lead to a decrease in car power and an increase in fuel consumption. 2. Overfilling engine oil: If too much engine oil is added, the vent pipe of the crankcase will leak oil, and the pressure of the crankcase will increase. The oil seal will be loosened by the oil pressure, which will lead to oil leakage. 3. Heat dissipation: Overfilling engine oil will affect the heat dissipation of the engine.
When it comes to the Peugeot 408's oil burning issue, my advice is don't panic. The most common solution among car owners generally follows three steps: First and simplest, try replacing the PCV valve—it only costs around 100 RMB. Many 408 oil consumption problems stem from this faulty part, and the valve cover gasket aging could be related too. If that doesn't work, consider a no-disassembly treatment—I've seen several owners soak piston rings with cleaner with decent results. But for severe cases (like oil disappearing within 1,000 km), you'll likely need cylinder disassembly for piston ring replacement. Post-repair, using the correct oil is crucial—always opt for 0W-30 C2 low-SAPS oil, ditch the Great Wall oil from dealerships. This is the fundamental solution—my car's been running Total Quartz 9000 for nearly 30,000 km without any dipstick movement.
