Problems with oil consumption on DS: affected models and engines
In 4 models from DS there are 3 documented faults with oil consumption. The most important: excessive oil consumption from carbon on the piston rings or oil separator failure, oil consumption on the turbo versions and oil consumption on the 1.4 and 1.6 VTi versions.
Documented faults, from most to least important
Severity × frequency. Below each one, the DS models it appears in.
In DS 3, DS 3 Crossback, DS 4 I and DS 7 Crossback
In DS 3 and DS 4 I
In DS 3
By DS model
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Engines and gearboxes involved
Frequently asked questions
What faults with oil consumption do DS cars have?
In 4 models from DS there are 3 documented faults with oil consumption. The most important: excessive oil consumption from carbon on the piston rings or oil separator failure, oil consumption on the turbo versions and oil consumption on the 1.4 and 1.6 VTi versions. Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the symptoms and the repair cost.
Which DS models have the most problems with oil consumption?
DS DS 3 (3 faults), DS DS 4 I (2 faults), DS DS 7 Crossback (1 fault) and DS DS 3 Crossback (1 fault).
Which DS engines have faults with oil consumption?
1.2 PureTech (1 fault), 1.4/1.6 VTi (1 fault) and 1.6 THP (1 fault).