2001 Renault Megane Burning Oil

Tiny
HELEN PENNICOTT
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2001 Renault Megane Front Wheel Drive Manual 106350 miles

Hi - have just had my car MOT'd and it passed - even emissions! There is blue smoke coming out of the exhaust and I did ask the garage to take a look. Could not find anything wrong but agreed there was smoke. Using about 1/4 litre every 100 miles. Performance is fine - acceleration is as good as always for a 1.9i - no loss of water. Is it OK to drive a car like this topping up with oil when needed - will I do any damage? Would an additive help? Need advice please as I would have thought, if there was a problem, the garage would have fixed it - they can't afford to turn work away. This is also a garage I have used for the last 8 years and they are brilliant! Any advice would be gratefully received - I love my car and don't want to get rid of it! Thanks
Monday, July 20th, 2009 AT 7:41 AM

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Tiny
DAVE H
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Try using a thicker grade motor oil and an oil addative this should cure the fault !!


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Tuesday, July 21st, 2009 AT 5:38 AM
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HELEN PENNICOTT
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You are a star Dave - thank you so much!
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Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009 AT 1:01 PM

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