Smoking 2.5 v6 ZT

blackandblue · 20th April 2017, 17:32

Help!

I picked up my 2002 ZT 2.5 V6 a couple of weeks ago and it's been a joy. Until today.

I checked the engine oil level and was shocked to see it was empty.

My fault really, should have checked it when I purchased it.

Anyway, rushed to Halfords and got some oil, the correct oil.

Put it in and the car is now smoking blue smoke, pretty heavily.

Are there some things I can check? Filters, pipes etc?

Really hoping it's not serious as it's a lovely car.

Many thanks,

Richard.

suffolk boy · 20th April 2017, 18:42

chances are you have overfilled it check in your book for the mgr method of checked the oil. i am sure some kv6 owners will be along soon to tell you the correct method or to correct me

daznkel · 20th April 2017, 21:00

I agree with the above comment, probably overfilled.

This is what MG Rover state:

"A significant amount of engine oil is retained in the upper levels of the engine. Should a level check be carried out on an engine that has recently been switched off, a low oil level reading may result. This may mislead dealers and customers into concluding that the engine has consumed a quantity of oil.

A revised oil level checking procedure has been developed and will be introduced into future editions of the owners handbook. The procedure is as follows:
Ensure that the engine is at full working temperature. Turn off the engine.
Remove the dipstick and allow the oil to drain down for 5 minutes.
Clean the dipstick and insert it gently into the tube until the 'O' ring on the handle moulding is about to enter the tube.
Slowly push dipstick fully home.
Wait for 5 seconds, withdraw the dipstick and take the level reading.

Should a second reading be required it will be necessary to repeat operations 2 to 5 to allow the dipstick tube to drain down. Similarly, should it be necessary to add oil to the engine, operations 2 to 5 must be repeated.

Hope this helps.

blackandblue · 20th April 2017, 21:07

Thanks both, I'll check it out tomorrow. Appreciate the advice.

20th April 2017, 17:32	#1
blackandblue Avid contributor MG Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sedbergh Posts: 109 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Smoking 2.5 v6 ZT Help! I picked up my 2002 ZT 2.5 V6 a couple of weeks ago and it's been a joy. Until today. I checked the engine oil level and was shocked to see it was empty. My fault really, should have checked it when I purchased it. Anyway, rushed to Halfords and got some oil, the correct oil. Put it in and the car is now smoking blue smoke, pretty heavily. Are there some things I can check? Filters, pipes etc? Really hoping it's not serious as it's a lovely car. Many thanks, Richard.

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daznkel Posted a thing or two 04 MG ZT+ 190 XPG & 99 (T) Dealer Launch 75 V6 Connie Auto Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Plymouth Posts: 1,080 Thanks: 615 Thanked 456 Times in 309 Posts	I agree with the above comment, probably overfilled. This is what MG Rover state: "A significant amount of engine oil is retained in the upper levels of the engine. Should a level check be carried out on an engine that has recently been switched off, a low oil level reading may result. This may mislead dealers and customers into concluding that the engine has consumed a quantity of oil. A revised oil level checking procedure has been developed and will be introduced into future editions of the owners handbook. The procedure is as follows: Ensure that the engine is at full working temperature. Turn off the engine. Remove the dipstick and allow the oil to drain down for 5 minutes. Clean the dipstick and insert it gently into the tube until the 'O' ring on the handle moulding is about to enter the tube. Slowly push dipstick fully home. Wait for 5 seconds, withdraw the dipstick and take the level reading. Should a second reading be required it will be necessary to repeat operations 2 to 5 to allow the dipstick tube to drain down. Similarly, should it be necessary to add oil to the engine, operations 2 to 5 must be repeated. Hope this helps. __________________ Click HERE To Be Added To The South West Members Location Map Upgrades/Mods so far: Custom Angel Eye DRL's, MG7 Rear lights, Custom Door Cards, MGR Plates, Red Alcantara Seats, Black Oak Dash, Powerflex bushes, Plenum Spy Mod, Rear Light Seals, 5000K HID Kit, Navall 3 DD, Blue LED Conversion, Custom badges, Union badges, Flip key. Working on more! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

20th April 2017, 21:07	#4
blackandblue Avid contributor MG Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sedbergh Posts: 109 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Thanks both, I'll check it out tomorrow. Appreciate the advice.