My B-Max is a 2014 model, with the 1.6 Diesel engine. I have been really pleased with the car, but I noted after 5000 miles that the oil was low on the dipstick. I could not be sure that it had the correct amount from the start, because I did not check before I took it away, so I topped it up with Fords own oil as recommended.
A thousand miles later and the oil definitely appeared to be going down, so I checked for leaks, none to be seen. I checked in my mirrors as I drove along and again, nothing to be seen.
After a few discussions with the dealer they took it in, by now 10K is on the clock and I have used 4.5L of oil. Ford could find nothing wrong, but decided to do a control test of 1000 miles. This clearly showed to Ford that its not right and they have it again.
The initial fear was that it was a new engine, but Ford believe that they have found a specific problem. A leaking seal in the turbo. What seal exactly I do not know. What this means for the engine, again I do not know. The new turbo is on order and I hope to have the car back soon, I will keep this post updated.
The car has been clocking some great miles per gallon, averaging 60 since I got it from the factory. Power seems fine, its just sipping my oil on a continuous basis.
So, top advice. CHECK YOUR OIL regularly, at least every 1000 miles.
I do have advice for reading the dipstick.
<ul>[*]Make sure the car is on the level
[*]Pull the dipstick and wipe
[*]Push fully back in and pull put
[*]Oil will smear up one side, do not use this as the reading. Read the lowest mark on the opposite side.[/list]
A thousand miles later and the oil definitely appeared to be going down, so I checked for leaks, none to be seen. I checked in my mirrors as I drove along and again, nothing to be seen.
After a few discussions with the dealer they took it in, by now 10K is on the clock and I have used 4.5L of oil. Ford could find nothing wrong, but decided to do a control test of 1000 miles. This clearly showed to Ford that its not right and they have it again.
The initial fear was that it was a new engine, but Ford believe that they have found a specific problem. A leaking seal in the turbo. What seal exactly I do not know. What this means for the engine, again I do not know. The new turbo is on order and I hope to have the car back soon, I will keep this post updated.
The car has been clocking some great miles per gallon, averaging 60 since I got it from the factory. Power seems fine, its just sipping my oil on a continuous basis.
So, top advice. CHECK YOUR OIL regularly, at least every 1000 miles.
I do have advice for reading the dipstick.
<ul>[*]Make sure the car is on the level
[*]Pull the dipstick and wipe
[*]Push fully back in and pull put
[*]Oil will smear up one side, do not use this as the reading. Read the lowest mark on the opposite side.[/list]