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Engine Oil
Engine Oil
How much engine oil should it be using ?

I drive a Ford Focus 1.8 (petrol) which is a 1999 T reg with about 77 000 miles. It has a full service history.

I wondered if anyone can tell me what a typical amount of engine oil ( in litres or quarts) my engine should be using.

I have done my own calculation recently and found that I used about 1/3 of a litre of oil after covering 1200 miles.

Does this sound normal or do you think I could have some oil leaks ?

That is about normal for an engine that age and mileage.

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