*some* engines do burn oil by design, and some engines do burn a little bit of oil due to tolerances not being 100% perfect. This was one of the possibilities affecting some 1.2 DIG-T owners where poor quality control allowed smaller sized pistons to be installed in larger sized bores. This could explain why piston ring replacement is being done, or short blocks.
The software fix (to increase pressure in the manifold during low engine load) didn't resolve my issue with my engine and I managed to push for a short block replacement rather than a piston ring replacement.
I am not aware of the 1.5 DCI engine been affected by an issue like the 1.2 is, however nobody on the QQ forum has reported that they are loosing oil. I would mention it to the dealer and keep a eye on it.
Oil Consumption
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I have a 1.5DCI and have never had to top up the oil between oil changes. I would keep an eye on it and as SplanK said contact the dealer if you notice it getting worse.
Nissan dealership (who have been really helpful so far) monitoring the oil consumption of my 1.2 DIG-T (15 plate). First I went through 9 liters of oil in 12,000miles, now used 3.5liters in 2,000miles, was told to bring it back when I hit 3,100miles so that a report can be sent to Nissan. Service manager is of the opinion the block will be changed under warranty, if not I will be selling the car as I have lost all faith in Nissan, and customer service from the head office is non-existent.
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No way should you be using that kind of oil, bartender. You must have something wrong with the engine.
