internal oil leak

2005 VOLVO S40
40,000 MILES • 5 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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GEORGE MAYER
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2005 volvo s40 internal oil leak
Jan 4, 2011 at 7:37 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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What is question?
Jan 4, 2011 at 7:42 PM
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GEORGE MAYER
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Oil light flashed on Dec 20th... no oil on dipstick... added 3 qts, still low, next day added 2 more qts to reach full level. One week later (200 miles) added 2 more quarts to reach full level. No leaks in driveway and I see no smoke from tailpipe. Mechanic told me I have an internal oil leak and it will cost $1200 to fix.
Jan 5, 2011 at 12:58 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Sounds Fishy if oil leaks internal then it would be in engine not going away. Oil must be going into combustion chamber and being burnt. Suspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation system either PCV valve or separator . Is this Dealer? Would recomend a second opinion
Jan 5, 2011 at 2:41 PM
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DAMOA
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Hi, were you able to get this resolved? I have the same issue in my volvo s40.

cheers!
Feb 10, 2015 at 11:51 AM