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    Oil problems with my 2016 Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Advice Mitsubishi ASX Mitsubishi ASX Advice Mitsubishi ASX 2016

    A "Check oil level" warning light came on in my 2016 Mitsubishi ASX. The oil level was too high so I took it to the dealership. This resulted in a bill for just under $1000 to turn off the warning, force the DPF to burn off, clean the intake manifold, replace the oil and filter with the advice to repeat this treatment every 600kms. I was told that there had been too many failed DPF burn offs due to going too slow - under 50km/h - or shutting the engine down while a burn off was in process. How am I to avoid this problem?

    Answered by CarsGuide
    18 June 2024
    David Morley

    This is a very common problem for owners of modern turbo-diesel cars who only do short, stop-start runs in city or suburban traffic. When the engine and exhaust can’t get hot enough for a DPF burn-off, the computer dumps extra fuel into the engine to get everything hot. If some of this excess fuel gets into the engine’s sump, it can force the level of the sump to rise, leading to the warning light you’ve just seen.

    In the worst-case scenario, this fuel in the sump will dilute the lubricating oil and that can lead to a damaged engine. But as you’ve found, even if that isn’t the case, there’s still a price to pay to manually force the DPF to burn off as well as change the oil for fresh, undiluted stuff.

    The solution is to make sure you drive the car for at least half an hour at freeway speeds once or twice a month. That will get things hot enough for a complete DPF burn and will keep you out of the workshop. Mind you, making this sort of effort might cost you more than the fuel savings you gain from owning a diesel car. This is just one reason a modern turbo-diesel is not ideal for every consumer.

    Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as bespoke advice. Carsguide is not liable for the accuracy of any information provided in the answers.
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