Why are many Changan Kalam owners in Pakistan reporting excessive engine oil consumption?

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Why are many Changan Kalam owners in Pakistan reporting excessive engine oil consumption?

Some users claim their vehicles need frequent top-ups between oil changes. Is this a design issue o r due to harsh local driving conditions?

Sirat Ul Jinan asked on 24 Jun 2025 17:45:43 pm

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Car Mechanic Expert - on 24 Jun 2025 17:52:49 pm

Yes, this is a common complaint, and it can be due to a mix of factors:

Tight engine tolerances in modern engines like the Kalam’s can lead to slight oil burning, especially if driven in harsh heat.

Frequent traffic jams, long idling, and poor road conditions put extra stress on the engine, increasing oil usage.

It may not be a serious design flaw, but a combination of local driving stress and maintenance gaps can amplify the issue.

So, it’s partly environment-driven, not purely a design defect.