Hyundai accent engine oil leak

[iRu]

I have hyundai accent 2001 1.3. My problem is the engine oil levels are decrease fast (have to add 1l after 1-1.5months/about 1000km). One mechanic says there is a leak from crank oil seal and tappet cover but another one says those leaks are not considerable and the problem is oil burns due to engine wear. (145000km). The oil satrted to decrease that fast was started after about 2 months of 1st service after we bought the car.

Any idea guys?. Thank you.

[Twin Turbo]

Take care of the oil l.eaks and see,.. you might see an improvement.

 

 

TT

 

[Crosswind]

22 hours ago, iRu said:

I have hyundai accent 2001 1.3. My problem is the engine oil levels are decrease fast (have to add 1l after 1-1.5months/about 1000km). One mechanic says there is a leak from crank oil seal and tappet cover but another one says those leaks are not considerable and the problem is oil burns due to engine wear. (145000km). The oil satrted to decrease that fast was started after about 2 months of 1st service after we bought the car.

Any idea guys?. Thank you.

Get a compression test done from a reputable place. That should tell you whether there's engine wear. Crank oil seals and tappet covers anyway need replacement every few years. If you are going for an engine repair, you can get those done at the same time.

A petrol engine wouldn't wear out at 145000km, but a 2001 car having done just 145000km is very unlikely. Most probably the odometer is clocked.

[iRu]

On 10/22/2019 at 7:10 AM, Crosswind said:

Get a compression test done from a reputable place. That should tell you whether there's engine wear. Crank oil seals and tappet covers anyway need replacement every few years. If you are going for an engine repair, you can get those done at the same time.

A petrol engine wouldn't wear out at 145000km, but a 2001 car having done just 145000km is very unlikely. Most probably the odometer is clocked.

Thankz for the detailed answer. I think its better to do a compression test as you suggested. Can you recommend a place near Kadawatha-Nittabuwa area and how much it cost in average?..

[Crosswind]

7 hours ago, iRu said:

Thankz for the detailed answer. I think its better to do a compression test as you suggested. Can you recommend a place near Kadawatha-Nittabuwa area and how much it cost in average?..

I am not sure about the prices or places in Kadawatha. There are many garages that can do this, but a compression test should be done with the correctly calibrate equipment and by an engine specialist. I would suggest Edirisinghe Brothers (just past Thotalanga Bridge).

 

 

[iRu]

Have done a full service. Now the leak is reduced. Planing to replace seals near feauture. Thank you all.