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[Missminimouse]

I've owned my 57/08 cooper s JCW for nearly 3 months and can't get to grips with the oil use.
It's done 62k miles, only 2000 of which by me and I've already gone through around 4 litres of oil! Is this normal? I was told it could use around 1 litre to every 1000 miles - but the same person who told me this told me to dip and check the oil with the engine HOT!?! I don't - I always check it cold in a level surface.
I'm using 5w30 fully synthetic. Topped it up to th maximum level - 360 miles later it's just above the minimum! I've never once seen a spot of oil on the ground after moving it so it's not got a leak!
?????

[dyshipfakta]

Wrong forum pal this is old minis that do burn oil pretty regularly. If it's a JCW could well be burning oil usually turbo oil seals with that kind of consumption. It's not normal

[mab01uk]

Some classic Mini owners on here do also own Modern MINI's but you will probably get more responses on the TotalMINI forum link below:-

http://www.totalmini.com/forum/

[Missminimouse]

Aw balls! My brother (another JCW owner!) just said "join TMF" Okay thanks guys!

[jamesmpi]

Aw balls! My brother (another JCW owner!) just said "join TMF" Okay thanks guys!

There are quite a few people on here who own MINIs but you'll probably find an answer quicker on a dedicated MINI forum