Another Oil Consumption thread

[hj_s14]

Yep, brought my '19 to the dealer for oil change. I usually change oil on brand new car/ truck at between 1000-2000 miles. It's just my nutty belief as I think usually the car would sit at the dealer lot for some times and I don't like to keep that old oil there.

Anyways, tech guy and the mechanic said the oil is low, and the valve cover needs to be replaced under warranty. Something about a leak.. ??? I don't see any leak though.. Can someone explain something better than this "genius tech guy" about leak?? Thanks

I will have to bring the car back in a week or 2 as I will be out of town.. I guess I will have to keep my eye on the oil level from now until then. :/

 

[MudLovingFJ]

Common problem.
The valve cover is leaking internally pulling oil into the combustion chamber and consuming it.

 

[hj_s14]

Ahh, OK, Got it and thank you for the explanation. I did some searches and couldn't find much beside quite a few members mentioned about replacing valve cover and oil consumption.

When the service adviser told me about leak, I was like hmm.. I didn't see any oil leak. I didn't know it is a common problem. But glad to know. Appreciate your help

Common problem.
The valve cover is leaking internally pulling oil into the combustion chamber and consuming it.

 

[MudLovingFJ]

Ahh, OK, Got it and thank you for the explanation. I did some searches and couldn't find much beside quite a few members mentioned about replacing valve cover and oil consumption.

When the service adviser told me about leak, I was like hmm.. I didn't see any oil leak. I didn't know it is a common problem. But glad to know. Appreciate your help

Glad I could help
I’m sure someone with the actual TSB information will post up soon

 

[Booth9999]

My service advisor said it was the PVC system on the valve covers was redesigned. It was siphoning the oil somehow... I have seen a 1 MPG increase since the new valve covers were installed.