Polo GTI High Oil Usage - Discussion Thread

[ATYPIC]

Checked oil level on the weekend after 21,500kms. That's 6000kms after the first service and the oil has not moved on the stick so I've concluded it has now settled. Very happy

[GTIPolo6R]

Had the 15000km service yesterday and noticed they've used Mobil 1 ESP instead of Castrol.

Googled it and it's probably this stuff:

Mobil 1

She's used 3.5L up to the 15000km so we'll see how she goes from now.

Also they upgraded the programming on the DSG as part of the service under the VW 37G7 CAMPAIGN. Heaps smoother, more noticeably at low speeds.

[prcurrie]

Also they upgraded the programming on the DSG as part of the service under the VW 37G7 CAMPAIGN. Heaps smoother, more noticeably at low speeds.

That will only be present for a few 100 kms then it goes back to normal. The campaign wasn't developed for that purpose so enjoy the 'new' gearbox while it lasts.........unfortunately

[GTIPolo6R]

That will only be present for a few 100 kms then it goes back to normal. The campaign wasn't developed for that purpose so enjoy the 'new' gearbox while it lasts.........unfortunately

That sucks

[gavs]

Not as much as a busted gearbox.

Regarding the "fix" that I am sceptical about at the least (how a different hose can stop blow by is beyond me) it seems this too does not work. One uk member with both apparent fixes is not showing any sign of consumption improving.

[LunchboxVRS]

That will only be present for a few 100 kms then it goes back to normal. The campaign wasn't developed for that purpose so enjoy the 'new' gearbox while it lasts.........unfortunately

mine hasnt changed back for the last 3k km so it most work.

[gavs]

If its not working on (now 2) other cars, I'd say it's more coincidence than anything. After all, it must be a pretty awesome pipe that can stop the blow by issues when it looks identical to the original version....

[LunchboxVRS]

If its not working on (now 2) other cars, I'd say it's more coincidence than anything. After all, it must be a pretty awesome pipe that can stop the blow by issues when it looks identical to the original version....

Sorry was commenting on the DSG program not oil usage. i also cant see how a pipe size change would do much. maybe a oil/air seperator would be more the go if thats what there aiming for.
i had done 2500km without a drop used. then went on my first long trip (200km highway then about 50 in town and 200km back) and the stick droped about 3mm.

[ATYPIC]

i had done 2500km without a drop used. then went on my first long trip (200km highway then about 50 in town and 200km back) and the stick droped about 3mm.

That's bizarre because in my experience its always been the stop-start/short stint city driving that increases the oil usage. On every long stint I've done the car never used a drop. That included many weekend trips to the folks 2 hours away, a VIC/QLD/VIC return in 3 days and MEL/SYD/MEL return in 2 days. Furthermore, the usage has definately improved since those longer runs.

[gavs]

Ah ok. Well I don't want to sound like a d**k but I think you are experiencing a placebo effect
37G7 only updates the software to re seat the shift solenoids when the car is turned off. The reason the car feels different when you get it back is because the ecu has been reset. Disconnect your battery for an hour, does the same thing.

[GraveDilute]

Having just had my engine replaced a few months ago, the oil lamp came on again after 5000kms
Oil was topped up this morning at the local stealer but if the lamp comes on again then it's straight to VCAT and we'll see how useful the Victorian lemon laws really are

I love the car but I am not going to drive a ticking timebomb around

[ATYPIC]

Just turn the ignition off for a few minutes and then back on. I've had the same oil pressure alert since the 15K service so I had VW and Euroclass (where I had the service done) do a diagnostics check...which revealed jack sh#t. I take Euroclass' verdict that it's electrical as opposed to mechanical and most likely due to something being knocked about. I cannot offer anymore info other than to say I now only get that alert once every few thousand kms and the car seems fine mechanically. Yes that beeping frightens the crap out of you but I wouldn't be too concerned.

Good Luck.

[Karly101]

Having just had my engine replaced a few months ago, the oil lamp came on again after 5000kms
Oil was topped up this morning at the local stealer but if the lamp comes on again then it's straight to VCAT and we'll see how useful the Victorian lemon laws really are

I love the car but I am not going to drive a ticking timebomb around

What a disappointment I'm still only up to 3000km or so on the new engine so I guess I shouldn't be too excited then. So far no movement at all on the dipstick.

[kevinctr]

Once you all get a new engine or overhaul, break in the piston rings properly. It has worked for mine, over 7000km and not a single top up done. However, I change my oil very often during the running in period.

[kawabanga]

From my point of view it's only question of luck, not break in or drive uses (even if I agree with your break-in mode).
In our survey about 50% of TSI Twin Charged are faulty and the same is for the replaced engines...

Shame on VW, let's see if this miraculous oil breather pipe will solve the problem (too few cases till now to be analyzed...), if not I don't know what could happen... Many many cases in Italy already put in the hands of the lawyers...