Polo GTI High Oil Usage - Discussion Thread

[Veeduby]

Had my 30k service recently and am getting an oil consumption test now (free). Don't think my consumption is too bad, but it's still a hassle to top up between services.

[6316]

Lol how much did you use.

People getting charged for these consumption tests?

I got told straight away yeah we'll test it but under 500ml you pay at GC VW at southport

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The car was still under warranty when the issue was pointed out. I've had a few consumption tests and refills then, along with a breather hose "fix" but to almost no avail.

I was also told that even if the warranty runs out while they're still figuring out what's wrong with it (seems likely as my 3-year warranty ended last week) they're still going to do everything as if it's under warranty so should anything need be changed or etc. due to the oil consumption they'll do it for free.

The only I've paid for so far are the interval services, for anyone's curious how much the 60,000km service cost - it's NZD$373.

[6316]

Had my 30k service recently and am getting an oil consumption test now (free). Don't think my consumption is too bad, but it's still a hassle to top up between services.

That's what I'd thought when I bought the car, it was going at a rate that fluctuated depending on driving situations - had an entire few months just driving around the city for grocery runs/work etc. and it was going on a rate between 1L per 800-950km, the lowest I've got was 1L/650km.

Took the car to the bach at Kuaotunu and back couple weeks ago right after the oil was topped up and it was down to half when I came back a week later. The car was stationary for the whole week apart from one grocery run to Whitianga and back..

[muli]

The car was still under warranty when the issue was pointed out. I've had a few consumption tests and refills then, along with a breather hose "fix" but to almost no avail.

I was also told that even if the warranty runs out while they're still figuring out what's wrong with it (seems likely as my 3-year warranty ended last week) they're still going to do everything as if it's under warranty so should anything need be changed or etc. due to the oil consumption they'll do it for free.

The only I've paid for so far are the interval services, for anyone's curious how much the 60,000km service cost - it's NZD$373.

Well i got told it was at my cost at the first service after it was completed(15k) if it was under 500ml per 1000km

[brad]

Well i got told it was at my cost at the first service after it was completed(15k) if it was under 500ml per 1000km

I'd be finding a new dealership that doesn't want to rip you off.

I'd also be ringing VW customer care & asking if this was normal practice. Sounds like they are double-dipping & also trying to put customers off getting their car checked.

[POW]

People seems have no oil issues if drive in manual mode,how abt in S mode?can anyone share their findings?

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[RoknRob]

S-mode is so aggressive, holding onto 3rd gear ad-infinitum, it is unusable for every day driving.

So you're not likely to find anyone who can answer that question.

Feel free to prove me wrong.

I know APR offer a DSG tune that softens S mode. Maybe someone with that could answer (better still, let us know if D mode, with the DSG tune, improves your oil consumption).

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[kawabanga]

We have at least two examples here in Italy: after DSG tune (BobRacing), oil consumption improved using only D...
With bobracing you can choose which rpm you want to up and downshift for every gear...!

[brad]

People seems have no oil issues if drive in manual mode,how abt in S mode?can anyone share their findings?

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It would probably be a similar reduction but do you really want to drive around with the engine holding on to every gear as if a puppy would die if it changed up?

[dening]

I'd be finding a new dealership that doesn't want to rip you off.

I'd also be ringing VW customer care & asking if this was normal practice. Sounds like they are double-dipping & also trying to put customers off getting their car checked.

Based on the help I received from vw assist after emailing them, I would definitely not hesitate to get in touch with them. They are very helpful and keen to have dealers actually help customers and cut the crap.

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[muli]

Just checked the oil today after +1000km from 15k service and its off the gauge part well into the stick
Overfilled maybe?

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[skoobysGTI]

Thanks for the advice and help

Just contacted the dealer and they say they want to leave the mineral based oil in my new engine for 15,000kms!!! That is ridiculous!

I have declined their plan and have written to VWA to see what they suggest.

Hi Guys

After owning the GTI for about a year a half and having to bring the car into the dealership at least a dozen times for oil consumption issues, VWA and the dealership have finally taken the car off my hands (at a very good price I must admit!)

I have bought a Ford Focus instead for the wife. And even though its no where near as quick and zippy as the GTI, I'm just glad that I finally got rid of the Polo as it was driving me nuts!

Thanks to everyone for their input and help. If it wasn't for a few of you guys on here, I would still be owning a lemon instead of getting a refund on the car.

Cheers guys

Scott

[RoknRob]

Hi Guys

After owning the GTI for about a year a half and having to bring the car into the dealership at least a dozen times for oil consumption issues, VWA and the dealership have finally taken the car off my hands (at a very good price I must admit!)

I have bought a Ford Focus instead for the wife. And even though its no where near as quick and zippy as the GTI, I'm just glad that I finally got rid of the Polo as it was driving me nuts!

Thanks to everyone for their input and help. If it wasn't for a few of you guys on here, I would still be owning a lemon instead of getting a refund on the car.

Cheers guys

Scott

Good for you!

So that was after the engine was rebuilt? No better?

I'm on my 4th oil consumption test. Next step will be the engine rebuild, I believe. If that doesn't work, I may be in touch to get some advice.

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[6316]

Hi Guys

After owning the GTI for about a year a half and having to bring the car into the dealership at least a dozen times for oil consumption issues, VWA and the dealership have finally taken the car off my hands (at a very good price I must admit!)

I have bought a Ford Focus instead for the wife. And even though its no where near as quick and zippy as the GTI, I'm just glad that I finally got rid of the Polo as it was driving me nuts!

Thanks to everyone for their input and help. If it wasn't for a few of you guys on here, I would still be owning a lemon instead of getting a refund on the car.

Cheers guys

Scott

I'm going through a similar sorta thing right now too... Have been looking at MKV R32s around lately with one dealership interested in taking a trade with cash my way for the GTI. Fingers crossed.

[kevinctr]

Hi Guys

After owning the GTI for about a year a half and having to bring the car into the dealership at least a dozen times for oil consumption issues, VWA and the dealership have finally taken the car off my hands (at a very good price I must admit!)

I have bought a Ford Focus instead for the wife. And even though its no where near as quick and zippy as the GTI, I'm just glad that I finally got rid of the Polo as it was driving me nuts!

Thanks to everyone for their input and help. If it wasn't for a few of you guys on here, I would still be owning a lemon instead of getting a refund on the car.

Cheers guys

Scott

The Ecoboost engine is not slow either. Why not the Fiesta ST? U need an Automatic?