Is it normal for Volvo XC60 to burn oil?

Once at 10,000 miles and again at 40,000 miles, the low oil light has come on between oil changes and we have had to add a couple quarts of oil. The Volvo service department at Weaver Brothers Volvo in Raleigh have repeated stated that this oil consumption is NORMAL. I am nearing my warranty expiration and am trying to get the dealer to fix it.

When to return a Volvo for an oil change?

Make sure you return to a Volvo authorized dealer as soon as possible to discuss the problem with your service adviser. Chances are you may be asked to return every 1,000 miles for an oil consumption test. They may also ask for a copy of your oil change records.

What causes the oil pressure to drop in a Volvo?

A damaged oil pan gasket means that every time the pump cycles the oil through the engine, it’s pulling in air through the damaged gasket. Air cycling through the engine with the oil can cause the oil pressure to drop, particularly at lower RPMs.

How often do you change the oil on a Volvo?

For years and years I had the oil changed every 3000 miles at a 3rd party shop, who put a sticker on the windshield with the mileage so I’d know when to change it again. When I moved, at 83k miles I took the car to a Volvo dealer, who changed the oil and said that with new synthetics I could change it only every 6000 miles.

Once at 10,000 miles and again at 40,000 miles, the low oil light has come on between oil changes and we have had to add a couple quarts of oil. The Volvo service department at Weaver Brothers Volvo in Raleigh have repeated stated that this oil consumption is NORMAL. I am nearing my warranty expiration and am trying to get the dealer to fix it.

A damaged oil pan gasket means that every time the pump cycles the oil through the engine, it’s pulling in air through the damaged gasket. Air cycling through the engine with the oil can cause the oil pressure to drop, particularly at lower RPMs.

What to do if your engine oil level is low?

If this happens, owners may experience unexpected engine oil consumption, and the yellow warning symbol may illuminate. An “Engine Oil Level Low” message may also display on the dashboard. Corrective action: The engine oil dipstick will be replaced in affected vehicles.