Weird phenomenon

Hi,

I used Castrol semi-synthetic engine oil for my Suzuki GZ125. The level of
engine oil was reduced to about half litre after travelling around 1000km. I
went to a workshop to seek advice and was told that an overhaul of the
engine is required. After getting the quote for engine overhaul, I decided
to go to another workshop to get another quote for comparision. Before I
moved on, I decided to top up the engine oil to avoid demaging the engine.
Since the engine is consuming oil, I topped up a cheaper oil (Fuchs
non-synthetic).

After topped up the oil and have travelled more than 200km, there seems no
reduction of the engine oil level. When I asked another workshop, the
mechanic said that the nature of Castrol oil is to burn away during
combustion for cleaning purpose. Hence the level of the Castrol oil will
keep reducing.

Is this genuine ? If not, what should it be ?

With the mixture of the engine oil (different brand and different category),
is there any implication ?


Thanks in advance,
YC

 

This is complete and utter bollocks.

 

No, it's special oil that can work its way past rings into the
combustion chamber. I think it's all done using magnets.

 

Ah, right. Doesn't it counteract with the blinker fluid?

 

No, its because of the winter air in the tires yet

Rev. Zack

Ah, right. Doesn't it counteract with the blinker fluid?[/QUOTE]

 

No, the polarity of the magnetism will repel the blinker fluid.

 

But what happens when all the planets are lined up? I've heard that's REAL
trouble.

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There is no white or black smoke coming out from the exhaust. What could be
the problem ?

 

Check your air filter and see if it is oily. I confess I don't know a
lot about your bike but a few basic checks could help figure out where
it is going. No smoke would mean that it is not getting past the rings
and burning up with the combustion. Park it with a white sheet under it
to see if you can identify if it is leaking while setting. Examine
where the seals are on the motor. And finally, examine the gaskets
between the major engine components to see if there are any leaks.

A good old pressure leak down test should tell you if there is any
problem with the rings sealing or if there is another problem with the
valves.