Polo GTI High Oil Usage - Discussion Thread

[bizarre]

When I took mine to the dealer they checked the sensor and told me it was working.
This gave me some sense of comfort

Seeing as they chew a bit of oil I find it un-nerving that I have never actually seen my "protection"
I really dont feel like running it to "low level" just to see it work

If VW some how could do an update so as the light actually came on at start up ................

[Corey_R]

Guys kiss and make up ok.

FJ Steve, it's a forum, and it was a Saturday. Whilst it annoys me when people don't at least look at the manual, if everyone asked the dealers, then there'd be no point having a forum.
RoknRob, don't get sucked into responding with personal insults. Just leave the comment alone if you don't agree.

[gavs]

I know where rob's frustration comes from RE asking dealerships because as I have found, salespeople are just that and if you're lucky enough to speak to a proper service mechanic, who knows if they're a "shoulder-bolt" type mechanic or a proper, enthusiastic one who loves their job and wants to help.

This is a source of information and a knowledge resource, many cases in this section of the forum have shown why many times, it's wiser to consult here before a dealership

[RoknRob]

Guys kiss and make up ok.

FJ Steve, it's a forum, and it was a Saturday. Whilst it annoys me when people don't at least look at the manual, if everyone asked the dealers, then there'd be no point having a forum.
RoknRob, don't get sucked into responding with personal insults. Just leave the comment alone if you don't agree.

You are, of course, correct Corey, in that I should have let it slide.
My apologies to FJ Steve.
No hard feelings on my end.

And thanks, biz and gavs, for summing up my insecurities.

Let's move on, shall we?

[FJ Steve]

Can't see what Saturday has to do with it.....

Apology accepted Rob.

I know that the dealerships get pi$$ed when a customer comes in and says "the car is doing XYZ...and I read on the forum that you should be looking at ABC components and settings." As soon as you say "I read on the internet.......", your credibility get's shot down (somewhat).

My point was, if I have paid top dollar for a car, with warranty, I'm gonna use that warranty to my advantage and not the dealer's profit. If I'm having trouble resolving a matter with the dealer, then I'd be putting it out to the www to see if others are experiencing similar situations. But to ignore the 'expertise' of a trained technician firstly, to me, was where I was coming from. Be that as it may, it's your car, and your decision to do with it what you like. I'm sorry for getting a little peeved.

Case in point.

A Sydney member (VW owner from here) PM'd me and went into great detail as to what was going wrong with his V6 engine. He asked me to ask the technicians at work (we're 4000km away from him) to diagnose the issue and report back to him. Can you believe that? Maybe I should've said "Yeah, the guys reckon you have a cracked head and gasket....best to replace the whole motor." I know he wouldn't believe me, so why ask me (on the other side of the paddock) what's wrong with his engine? It's like..."I wanna let you know what the problem is....but I'm not interested in your response".

I guess that PM set me going.

Again....apologies to all.

[alias_vw]

Just over 9 months in now, 9,000km on the odo and no check oil lights. Added a little less than half a litre in total - small top ups every three months or so.

Drove it hard from day one (when up to temp).

[Hooti3]

Mine is booked in for an oil consumption test on Friday.

Changed the oil 1200kms ago and had to top up with 750ml of oil yesterday.

Nearly at 10,000kms and it's used 5L+ or so of oil.

Too much if you ask me!

[mythik]

Can I enquire what brand/type oil the dealer has used and how many km's your vehicle has done for those with serious consumption issues?

People before first service: What brand/type oil / KM's

People after first service: What brand/type oil / KM's


I'm just under 1000km on the factory oil on a 77TSI and I've had zero oil loss.

[brad]

hooti - that's OTT. Get onto the oil usage test.

mythik: mineral oil in a turbo engine for 15,000km? yeah, sure.

[gavs]

Can I enquire what brand/type oil the dealer has used and how many km's your vehicle has done for those with serious consumption issues?

People before first service: What brand/type oil / KM's

People after first service: What brand/type oil / KM's


I'm just under 1000km on the factory oil on a 77TSI and I've had zero oil loss.

The major consumption issues are GTI specific and they are occuring well before the first service which is at 15,000kms.

[Hooti3]

hooti - that's OTT. Get onto the oil usage test.

I know.

I didn't baby my car (which my friends and family can account for).

I hope I don't need a replacement engine.

[gavs]

Mate, you should be hoping for a replacement rather than the alternative work that gets done......

[Hooti3]

Mate, you should be hoping for a replacement rather than the alternative work that gets done......

That was more so from my "not wanting to be without a car for a while" point of view.

If that's what needs to be done then I hope they do.

Worse comes to worst, I will demand a refund and buy me a Golf GTI.

[GraveDilute]

My oil light also came on again today.
Topped up with 750mls on 31/8 and now it's empty again.
This includes me being away for a week in Japan and my wife only driving it twice in that week.
750mls in 3 weeks?!?!

Hmm...not feeling too good about this situation...

[gavs]

I'd be heading straight back to the dealer mate. What oil did you top it up with by chance?