When planning to buy a car, a person must understand that at this moment his expenses will not end. Any vehicle requires constant investment. These are repair and maintenance work, the acquisition of the required amount of fuel. Most people know about this, but they forget about something else - the high oil consumption observed on the machine will also lead to additional, very significant costs. Which, moreover, signal that the vehicle is not in perfect condition.

Especially when it comes to not new cars or those that have been operated by the car owner for a long time. For example, a person decided to buy a Ford Focus 2. Should you pay attention to engine oil consumption? You can find out about this by reading our material.

How much oil should a Ford Focus 2 consume

Indeed, a very interesting question that baffles many car owners. The fact is that, for example, information about the official gluttony of a particular power unit, in terms of fuel, is quite simple to obtain - it is indicated in numerous sources. But what should be the oil consumption for Ford Focus 2, 1.6, 1.8, 2.0?

With this question, everything is more complicated. One car enthusiast shared a story that employees of one service station told him that it was permissible to spend 500 grams per 1000 km. Say, this is normal for our country. He asked them to provide evidence, providing any official documents, but the experts just threw up their hands.

In another place they say that already exceeding the norm of 200-300 grams at the same distance indicates the presence of any problems. But, again, confirmation from the words was not found in official sources.

The reason for the lack of such information is trivial - in the ideal state of the car, the oil poured into the car engine should retain its original volume almost completely - until the moment when it is time to replace it!

Why is overspending a serious problem?

Firstly, it suggests that some elements of the vehicle are in a faulty or very worn condition. Yes, the car is still in operation, but there is a high probability that in the near future some important unit may fail. Therefore, repair work will be required, which will cause additional damage to the budget of the car owner.

Secondly, do not forget about the economic component. Even if nothing breaks down, it should be remembered that 1 liter of this product costs about ten liters of fuel. And now you can take and calculate how much you have to spend additionally, say, monthly, given a sufficiently high level of vehicle use. It will not be such a small amount of money, which, in a different situation, could have been spent in a completely different way.

Reviews of people operating Ford Focus 2

Ford Focus 2 is the second generation of a compact car, which is very popular, primarily in Europe and in our country. This generation was produced from 2004 to 2011, and in 2008 it experienced a significant restyling. Therefore, now it is impossible to find a completely new Focus 2, given the fact that today the manufacturer is already producing the third generation.

This model was once offered with the following line of power units:

• Volume - 1.6, 1.8, 2.0 liters;
• Three types - Duratec, Zetec, Split Port;
• Of the three options, the latter is practically impossible to meet in our country, since it was intended only for the American market.

There are also options equipped with diesel engines, but, again, they were not supplied to our country - the manufacturer preferred to sell such cars in Western Europe, so we will get acquainted with the reviews of people that talk about oil consumption specifically for gasoline trim levels:

Power unit 1.6 l

This variant was available in two versions - 100 and 115 horsepower, although in fact it was the same power unit, only slightly modified by Ti-VCT. How much oil does such a machine usually consume? Find out from car enthusiasts:

1. Oleg, Moscow. I have just such an option. Mileage - 130,000 km. Engine power - 115 horses. I fill in semisynthetics from Shell (10 * 40). Practically not wasted - it takes a maximum of 100 grams per ten thousand km.
2. Semyon, St. Petersburg. Already dashed off 90,000 km. I fill in Castrol Magnatec 5W30. During the operation, there were no problems at all - the level is always in one place.
3. Vladimir, Samara. Mileage is already 140,000. I drive quite actively. Gearbox - mechanics. I use Castrol 5W30 A5 for the motor. There is practically no overspending. Maximum 200-300 grams per 10 thousand.
4. Ignat. Rostov. Of course, I didn't have 1 liter per 1000 km, but I added the same amount for two or three thousand. I told a friend, said it was a problem. Drove to see him for the weekend. We decided to find the reason for the overrun. It turned out that the problem was the lack of high-quality tightness of the supply hoses, through which dust began to enter the combustion chamber. They fixed everything, cleaned everything, the consumption immediately disappeared.
5. Peter. Kostroma. After 50 thousand runs, he began to notice that the oil begins to leave in significant quantities. First I used Formula 5w30, then I tried Lukoil Armortech Genesis 5W30. The situation has not changed. The cause of this problem was the air filter, which I somehow forgot about, it ceased to cope with its task, and dirty air began to flow into the engine. As the experts said, this led to wear of the parts, which began to take more oil.
6. Andrey, Petrozavodsk. I also do not have any problems with this indicator. My baby's mileage is 205 t.km. I fill in only Ford formula 5w30. I change it every ten thousand kilometers, the volume remains approximately the same. Well, maybe a little less.
7. Roman, Tyumen. I wound almost 130,000 km on the speedometer. I began to notice that the oil began to go away. I used Comma 5-40 first, switched to XADO 5-40. All the same - it takes up to half a liter per 1000 km. I began to understand. It turned out that the problem was in the valve seals. They began to run oil through themselves. Replaced, everything immediately changed for the better.

Most of the cars with this power unit have been in operation for a long time. Therefore, it is not surprising that overruns are observed among those car owners who do not closely monitor the state of some elements of their "iron horse".

1.8 liter engine

In this version, the manufacturer used a sixteen-valve Duratec-HE, which is considered a very reliable and durable power unit. What do the owners of this option report on oil consumption:

1. Natalia, Sochi. The husband gave it. I don't get into the car. Rides and rides. But then the beloved went on vacation and decided to check everything. As a result, he said that with a relatively low mileage (115,000 on the speedometer), my car was eating almost a liter of oil for every 1000 km. Lots of! I was always filled with Liqui moly at the service station. Maybe this is the reason? Says no. I decided to dig, he just had time. It turned out that the cause of the problem is the wear of the fuel pump. It turns out to be also lubricated with oil, but the lubricant began to go directly into the combustion chamber, along with the fuel. Replaced, now testing.
2. Fedor, Moscow. My Ford has already run 240 thousand. I use Lukoil Armotech. I noticed that when replacing it is necessary to add about two more liters. That is, every ten is eaten by such a volume. Enough. I decided to figure it out. I changed the air filter. It seems to have corrected the situation. Of course, the engine had to be cleaned additionally, but it was worth it.
3. Boris, St. Petersburg. I took it when the speedometer had 115,000 mileage. First I used Lukoil Genesis Armortech 5W-30 - the first fifteen thousand, then switched to Ford Formula 5W30 - I wound up another twenty. I do not observe overspending - 200 grams per 10,000, I think that is normal.
4. Vladislav, Perm. I have a mechanic, I drive hard enough. So far, the truth is only 170,000 coiled. I fill the Ford Formula. When changing the oil, I noticed that about 10,000 was spent on about three liters. At the service station they say that 300 grams per thousand, this is like the norm. I did not believe it, I decided to dig it myself. I found a number of places where it simply flows out through the seals. Changed, the flow was immediately gone. That's it!
5. Matvey, Tula. Recently only changed the seals. Coiled 250,000 km on Rymax orfeus 5w30. They still flow. The experience itself is not enough in this matter, but they understand that they are flowing for a reason - five hundred grams per 1000 km of oil goes away! I went to the familiar masters. The problem was caused by the oil pipes, which are clogged. As a result, an increased pressure was created in the system and seals, even new ones, cannot cope with it. Cleaned up - everything is OK!
6. Marina, Oryol. My husband monitors the condition of the car. Constantly looking at something there, checking, changing. Therefore, there are no problems with excessive consumption of oil at all. Has hit almost a hundred thousand. Every ten thousand, Formula 5w30 is poured into the service station. They say that the original volume remains completely!
7. Konstantin, Kursk. The speedometer shows 175,000 km. I constantly fill in Lukoil Genesis 5w30. I noticed that at high revs it goes up to 100 grams per 1000 km. If I drive calmly, this is not observed. They say that it is necessary to clean the entire engine, such as grease does not cope with increased loads. But first, check the entire system for leaks, change the air filter. I will be studying in the near future.

The situation is similar. The model is not new, most people have already reeled up enough. Naturally, some elements lose their original quality. This leads to a similar problem.

Two-liter engine

For the second generation of Focus, the manufacturer decided to replace the previously used Zetec-E motor with Duratec-HE, which showed the best indicators of reliability, efficiency and durability. Naturally, in the ideal state of all systems, it should not overuse oil. How things really stand:

1. Anton, Volgograd. I go very rarely. After acquiring Ford Focus 2 in the cabin, I dashed off only 75,000. I fill in from the very beginning only castrol 5w30. Before the scheduled maintenance, I add a maximum of 140-150 grams. This is 10,000. That is, I think everything is normal with this indicator.
2. Denis, Kislovodsk. I hit 175,000. At first I used Formula 5W-30, after 130 thousand I switched to the same brand, but to 5W-40. In general, even a dozen grams does not go away! You just have to watch the car and everything will be all right.
3. Egor, Moscow. Mileage - 250,000. Filled Motul 5W-30 913D. Everything was fine. Made the capital of the engine. I noticed that a serious overrun began - up to a liter for every 10,000. I decided to figure out what the reason was. I went to another service station, asked to double-check all the work done. It turned out that the previous craftsmen had incorrectly adjusted the cylinders, installed them so that they were somewhat in a skewed state. As a result, the oil scraper rings do not prevent oil from entering the combustion chamber, which was the reason for its overrun.
4. Vladimir, Tula. I use Formula 5v40. I hit 185,000. Plus the last owner was almost a hundred more. The overrun began after one, so to speak, "specialist" incorrectly installed the piston rings. As a result, the oil began to literally fly away. It's good that I noticed and quickly corrected everything by good masters. Otherwise, you would have to give money for a full engine repair, and this is a completely different amount!
5. Igor, Moscow. I read about overruns, I decided to check with myself. Moreover, I have already wound 250,000. I use Rymax orfeus 5w30. Measured it. It turned out that every thousand kilometers eats about 140 grams. That is, a lot. Already visually determined that the seals are leaking. Obviously, they have exhausted their resource, and it is time to change them.
6. Olga, St. Petersburg. 190,000 were reeled up. Of these, only the last 90 are mine. Initially I used Motul Ford specific 913D 5W-30, now - Lukoil Armortech Genesis 5W30. It takes about 300-400 grams for every ten thousand kilometers. In principle, it's ok, considering that I really like driving at high revs.
7. Jan, Kaliningrad. The car has been around for many years. Almost three hundred thousand kilometers have been wound. I had to do a major overhaul once. Unfortunately, I turned to not very good specialists. As a result, they did not do the honing at all. I discovered this precisely because of the overexpenditure of oil. It simply did not create a protective film between the cylinders and the working surfaces! As a result, oil overconsumption and increased temperature. I had to go and force everything to redo.

It is very important to understand when purchasing a Ford Focus 2 that all models available today are not new. Consequently, many components may already have reached the end of their life. And this is one of the reasons for the overexpenditure of oil. In addition, it is the excessive consumption that can serve as a kind of signal that the car's system is clearly not in perfect condition, there is an increased likelihood of a serious breakdown, therefore, the cause of the overrun should be promptly sought.

I had my engine block changed recently on September 16 under warranty.
1. A working Ford engine does not burn out oil.
2. The opinion of service workers that 500gr / 1000km is the norm, this is a bike that they explain to everyone. if the consumption is less than 500gr, it is difficult for servicemen to find the reason for the consumption
3. When the oil burns (more than 500g / 1000km), it should be changed more often, adding fresh oil will not renew the water that forms in a faulty engine.
4. If you use high quality synthetics, it will also burn.

The algorithm is presented to the service (or how I did it):
1. Engine oil ate from novya up to 500gr / 1000km,
2. After passing TO-2, when the flow rate has already reached 1l / 1000km, while I had a suspicion of a second cylinder. I lifted up the car with TO, turned to the warranty man with a presentation.
3. Warranty, appointed me to come to the service in 3 weeks, to seal the engine.
4. Arrived, drained all the oil, poured oil, sealed it, wrote a receipt stating that they had done such and such work, set the date of arrival.
5. I arrived at the service on June 16, 2008, having driven about 1400 km after sealing.
In my presence!!! We drained all the oil, made sure that the flow rate is more than 1l / 1000km. We wrote a receipt, left the car in the service.
ATTENTION from the side of servicemen there was a proposal not to drain the oil to find out its waste, but to add a new one up to the MAX mark. Be careful, this is unacceptable, because the result may not be in your favor.
6. Then waiting for 2 weeks (preparation and sending of materials in fact to FMK), then disassembling the engine IN MY PRESENCE. A receipt in the autopsy results is mandatory, the guarantee person makes a photo report. A month later, around July 15, I was confirmed that the case was recognized as a guarantee. Another two months my car was being repaired….
They would have repaired more if I had not found a gasket at the price of 330 rubles, which, according to them, is not available anywhere in Moscow, bought, brought, gave, took the car on September 16, 2008.
7. Then I had two trips to the traffic police, when filling out a certificate of account for a block, they managed to issue it with errors.

Now I drive a car that has no oil burn yet, but a crunch appeared in the right CV joint and a gearbox oil seal leak was detected.

Service technicians will require you to explain in writing how often you check the oil level, what kind of oil you use as top-up.
In order not to break the wood (not to write too much), I recommend that you carefully study the operating instructions, in the section about oils (one page). Write concisely.

What was in my engine?
The occurrence of the oil scraper ring in the second cylinder, indirectly, this malfunction was indicated by the spark plug (coke on the side electrode and oil on the thread)

If you have questions - ask.

Increased oil consumption applies not only to worn out, but also relatively new engines. This phenomenon can be associated with various technical problems. The S-Auto technical center was repeatedly approached by the owners of Ford Focus, who had to top up 1 liter of oil every 1000 km. There are many complaints about the 1.8-liter Duratorq engine. When troubleshooting it, various problems are revealed:

• The occurrence of oil scraper rings (supplemented by increased compression).
• Worn valve stem seals.
• Leaks.

If the increased oil consumption is accompanied by blue smoke from the exhaust when starting the engine to a cold one, immediately contact the service center. As practice shows, this indicates critical wear, which is fraught with overhaul. Thanks to timely diagnostics at the S-Auto technical center, costs can be significantly reduced.

10 reasons for increased oil consumption at Ford Focus

1. Ingress of contaminated air into the combustion chamber

Dirty air seeps into the system through leaking hoses and seals. A similar situation occurs if the air filter is untimely replaced. Dust in the combustion chamber leads to increased friction, accelerated wear of sliding surfaces, pistons and piston rings. As a result, oil consumption increases.

2. Worn valve seals and bushing guides

Oil flows out through the rubber seals, which have lost their elasticity, and enters the combustion chamber. Therefore, they should be changed during repairs.

3. Incorrect operation of the high pressure fuel pump

According to statistics, every fourth case of increased oil consumption is associated with wear of the injection pump. The in-line pump is lubricated with engine oil, but when worn, it enters the combustion chambers together with diesel fuel. Test stands are used for verification.

4. Blow-by gases

Gases that bypass the piston rings enter the crankcase and increase pressure. Valve stems are subject to high stress. Oil seeps into the intake and exhaust systems and the level in the system gradually drops. A similar problem occurs when the exhaust valve on the crankcase is faulty.

5. The combustion mode is violated

The walls of the combustion chamber are covered with residues of unburned fuel, which dissolve the oil film. Due to semi-dry friction, the CPG is worn out. Unburned fuel partially enters the crankcase, where it turns into condensate, mixing with oil. Subsequently, the viscosity of the oil decreases, black sludge forms, which clogs the oil channels.

6. After poor-quality repairs, the cylinders are skewed

If the cylinder is skewed, the piston rings may not seal properly. The oil bypasses the oil scraper rings and enters the combustion chamber. This is accompanied by an increase in gas pressure in the engine crankcase.

7. Incorrect cylinder processing

If honing is carried out incorrectly, no oil film will form in the opening between the cylinder wall and the piston ring. Despite the thickness of only 3 microns, it prevents direct contact of the ring with the working surfaces. When there is no film, direct contact between the cylinder and the piston ring occurs, and the operating temperature rises.

8. Breakage, improper installation of piston rings

The piston rings seal the combustion chamber against the crankcase. In case of malfunctions in the installation, oil that has settled on the cylinder walls seeps into the combustion chamber. Gradually, the level of the lubricant drops, and critical wear of the internal combustion engine occurs.

9. Ingress of foreign bodies on seals

The seal, on which a foreign object has settled, is broken. Misalignment of structural elements or a drop in specific pressure in the flat seal is possible. Therefore, during a major overhaul of the engine in "S-Auto" before assembly, all parts, in particular the cylinder head, valve cover, crankcase, are thoroughly cleaned.

10. High oil pressure in the system

Seals cannot withstand excessively high lubricant pressure. Its causes lie in dirty oil pipes, filters or bypass valve, defective oil and pressure reducing valves.

How is the problem of increased oil consumption of Ford Focus solved in S-Auto?

It all starts with a comprehensive engine diagnostics. Moreover, each of the line of motors has characteristic drawbacks and its own maintenance schedule. For example, the oil in a 1.8-liter internal combustion engine for a second generation Ford Focus, according to the factory regulations, changes more often than usual - every 10 thousand km. Sometimes indirect causes of increased oil consumption are revealed: due to a clogged catalyst, the engine wears out. Masters of "S-Auto" have already had the opportunity to eliminate typical malfunctions that led to intense oil consumption:

• Leaking cylinder head gasket (the defect is caused by a violation of the tightening torque, irregularities in the plane of the block to the head; the decision to repair is made in accordance with the nature of the malfunction).
• Leaking valve stem seals, which must be replaced.
• Use of low-grade oil or lubricant that does not meet the manufacturer's specifications in terms of viscosity.
• Lubrication loss of bearings in the turbine, which is eliminated by replacing or repairing the turbocharger.

Late combustion of the air / fuel mixture caused by refueling with low octane fuel.