Polo GTI High Oil Usage - Discussion Thread

[reww]

You all know that you can return the car to VW and ask for a refund / replacement don't you? It's like if you buy a TV that only half the screen works. The car is "unfit for purpose" and/or "does not match the desription and/or expected performance of the example shown at time of purchase".

Just because it's a car, it doesn't mean that the laws are any different.

kevinctr, the oil that is factory fill is 504.00/507.00 spec, not 504.7 which is a different specification all together. Yes, i agree that the Castrol Edge 5W30 that they put in the cars is rubbish and burns off too easily hence why I do not use it. However what you are advocating is that people fill their vehicles with a non approved oil to see if the oil consumption drops. Not a good idea my friend because those people will then have an oil sample taken and then tested if they claim ongoing consumption issues. If they have not drined the non approved oil and done a full flush with approved oil prior to taking the vehicle in, bye bye warranty claim, hello $20,000 for a whole new engine.

I thought that there would be a limit on when you can ask for a refund/ replacment i have had the car for over 8 months now

[brad]

I thought that there would be a limit on when you can ask for a refund/ replacment i have had the car for over 8 months now

Suggest you have a look at the ACCC website.

I have a mate with a 12 month old Volvo (spent 14 weeks in the workshop this year) and he is currently negotiating with dealer & VolvoAus for refund/replacement as they still haven't/can't fix the fault with the vehicle.

http://www.carsguide.com.au/news-and...ws/lemon_story

[Melon Head]

Just for context my Suzuki Swift with 180,000km on the clock does 15,000km between services without burning any oil.
Anyone that says 1L of oil per 1000kms in a modern engine is normal is full of ****.
In fact a car that burns 1L of oil per 1000kms would go very close to failing a road worthy emissions test.

[gavs]

Anyone that says 1L of oil per 1000kms in a modern engine is normal is full of ****.

The manufacturer deems 1L per 2000kms acceptable so for a service department to say the contrary, they are lying bas*ards that are more than happy to take your money when it involves them doing as little work as possible.

[kevinctr]

kevinctr, the oil that is factory fill is 504.00/507.00 spec, not 504.7 which is a different specification all together. Yes, i agree that the Castrol Edge 5W30 that they put in the cars is rubbish and burns off too easily hence why I do not use it. However what you are advocating is that people fill their vehicles with a non approved oil to see if the oil consumption drops. Not a good idea my friend because those people will then have an oil sample taken and then tested if they claim ongoing consumption issues. If they have not drined the non approved oil and done a full flush with approved oil prior to taking the vehicle in, bye bye warranty claim, hello $20,000 for a whole new engine.

Hi Gav

What I am suggesting was to run in the car with a regular synthetic oil (non low saps oil) when you have just got your car. Drain out after 1000km and replace with your regular 504/507 specs oil. I actually meant 504.00/7.00. Which is a 5w30 Low SAPS oil.

[prcurrie]

Breather pipe fitted today and the back of the car is spotless and the chrome on the exhaust is sparkling.

Oil is topped up as well so now I play the waiting game to see if it has been fixed........not holding my breath.

[MJKooLio]

Polo GTI High Oil Usage - Discussion Thread

Breather hose was replaced and VW put in a new one/bigger one which will reduce the oil consumption!

Also has the sound aktuator disconnected as it was rattling in low revs so happy about that... Well haven't checked yet as warmin car up at dealership.

Also. The engine turns on differently now...

[MJKooLio]

Polo GTI High Oil Usage - Discussion Thread

Car was washed too so will see if Soot will be back on the bumper after new breatherhose fitted as mentioned post above mine

[cal213]

Any new word on the cth engine numbers? Just laid deposit on a new 6r gti with cth in the engine number, not cav like in their other 12.5 demo models. hope its a fix!

[Polo_GTI]

My MY13 is cav engine number also so it's not just the 12.5 models

[Zakarados]

Just got another top up yesterday. 1L in engine and 1L top up bottle. I am heading overseas soon, so didnt bother complaining about it yet.

Here is the usage so far:
Date Engine Oil Distance
08/2012 New Car 20km
10/2012 1L 1000km
31/10/2012 1L top up/1L bottle 2000km
17/12/2012 1L top up/1L bottle 3655km

Very disappointing numbers... So 4L topped up for 3655km... not cool at all...

[Polo_GTI]

i've travelled 3,500kms also. I just checked my oil level on the dip stick and it's reading full

[ill0gitech]

5000km of energetic driving, and same here

[Zakarados]

Awesome, I must have the lemon.

Loving the way the car drives, but the oil consumption sux. When I am back from holidays in Feb, I will complain and try and get something done.

[jayc29u]

Just checked my oil level and it seems im down to level C after getting refilled a couple months back...
im going to sydney this weekend so i will definitely go in and see whether theyll refill me back up. wouldnt want to have low oil whilst on the way up!

EDIT: to be exact got it refilled on the 15/10...2 months ago!