Polo GTI High Oil Usage - Discussion Thread

[brad]

Thats the worst way one could run in a new engine. Bring it to a hilly area and give you a good run, try using a gear higher to load up the engine below 4000rpm.

He wasn't running the engine in. He was getting an oil test which they generally won't do until 5000km. The oil light came on 870km after the commencement of the test.

[Mardi]

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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I have an MY14 GTI driven daily in D mode. No oil usage after 6500kms.

[giveway]

He wasn't running the engine in. He was getting an oil test which they generally won't do until 5000km. The oil light came on 870km after the commencement of the test.

Yeah it was a test around the 10000km mark. Basically they sealed the dipstick, filter, sump plug so there was no way to check the oil. They then did the hose replacement thing. It still used oil but no where near as much.

All they seem to be doing it getting the usage below what it says is acceptable in the manual.

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[kevinctr]

He wasn't running the engine in. He was getting an oil test which they generally won't do until 5000km. The oil light came on 870km after the commencement of the test.

Thanks for clarifying, I read as if its at 870km mileage. Fortunately I hv nv went thru oil consumption test before.

[k0e1]

Engine oil light just came on after 1100km since the last oil test. back to the dealership for more nagging. Noticed some oil stains on the engine cap but the lid was securely closed. Hope it isnt an oil leak couldn't notice any on the floor either.

[hsantos]

Just a quick update: 1000kms after the oil consumption fix (pistons replaced). Engine oil is still full and no more black soots on my tailgate.

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[Taylor Swift]

Just a quick update: 1000kms after the oil consumption fix (pistons replaced). Engine oil is still full and no more black soots on my tailgate.

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Finally some good news! Congrats and enjoy your Polo!

[tw64]

Does anyone know the oil capacity for the Polo GTI 1.4?

[Rubbadub]

It's 3.6L.

[nomadx38]

It's 3.6L.

Are you sure? My 1.2L is 3.9L (with oil filter). I guess you could take 500ml off to account for that but still the 1.4 is a larger engine and it has more components to lubricate...

[Rubbadub]

Well, I suppose the Polo engine could be slightly different to the Skoda, though I doubt it. I wonder if some of the oil use issues is down to garages assuming the the 1.4 takes 3.9L of oil, and the excess is burning off quickly. The other factor is that because the capacity is so small, being, say, half a litre down is a bigger "strain" and makes the engine burn the remainder more quickly. A vicious cycle, as it were. Just thinking aloud, off the cuff.

Anyway, as I couldn't easily find a Polo specific manual, I have provided a link to the Fabia manual. On page 200 is the listed oil capacity for various VW motors.


https://mediaportal.skoda-auto.com/r...nersManual.pdf

[kevinctr]

Does anyone know the oil capacity for the Polo GTI 1.4?

3.8L including oil filter

[brad]

According to the castrol database a Polo1.4 GTI is 3.6L inc oil filter. I've seen those databases wrong before though.

[kevinctr]

According to the castrol database a Polo1.4 GTI is 3.6L inc oil filter. I've seen those databases wrong before though.

100% its 3.8L as I saw the mechanic pour the oil into the engine and next day I recheck its between "A" and "B" with a warm engine and shut off for 20mins.

[POW]

Drop my car for oil consumption test result after 1000km. Confirmed by dealer 1.3L per 1000km. They top up now and booked next mth for 3-4 days to carry out diss ticket to VGA. Can someone tell me what it mean? The service guy said they need the car for data collection or something to send to VGA and if they approve,then will be repair. Is this usual process , is my first time and just want to know more.