Polo GTI High Oil Usage - Discussion Thread

[Xeon5]

I did check it at about 1500k and had dropped a mill or two.previously the light would have been on by then.

Same, the "fixes" definitely improve the consumption. What oil brand and viscosity you using as well?

[ScotRok]

Same, the "fixes" definitely improve the consumption. What oil brand and viscosity you using as well?

Now at 3276.2k's since the work was done. And the level was down by a third on the dipstick. Took under 200ml to bring it back up.
garage had used Synpower X1-111 5w30. Unfortunate that I only have the castrol edge to top up.

[Xeon5]

Now at 3276.2k's since the work was done. And the level was down by a third on the dipstick. Took under 200ml to bring it back up.
garage had used Synpower X1-111 5w30. Unfortunate that I only have the castrol edge to top up.

At your next oil change might be worth trying a different oil like Liqi Moly or a decent 5w40. Im using Shell Ultra Helix 5w40 at the mo and that seems to be lasting considering im doing short journeys.

[ScotRok]

I've till got two years to run on the warranty so will probably go back to my dealer. They really look after us and the head tech really knows his stuff. He has just tuned the GM's golf GTI too.

[CraigR]

Was talking to the dealer this morning about oil consumption in my fiances Polo GTi. Previously, I thought 1L/1000kms was "normal", however he said they don't deem it to be faulty until the engine is consuming 2L/1000kms. That is crazy, why even change the oil?

[brad]

that is incorrect on both counts.

The maximum permissible usage is 500ml/1000km (ie: 1L/2000km - obviously your service people are dislexic). It's in your owners manual. That's a maximum (the owners manual says "up to 500ml/1000km) , not a norm.

Personally, I'd be annoyed if it was greater than 100ml/1000km

[ScotRok]

Just checked the oil tonight.
Just done under 1400k since the last time I dipped the stick and topped it up. Level hasn't really moved by any noticeable amount.
so the total amount used since the oil squirters were changed is about 200ml.

[Xeon5]

Just checked the oil tonight.
Just done under 1400k since the last time I dipped the stick and topped it up. Level hasn't really moved by any noticeable amount.
so the total amount used since the oil squirters were changed is about 200ml.

Sounds ok. Hope the useage stays low.

[Xeon5]

Since my service in January which consisted of Liqi Moly 5w30 I have done 442 miles (711km) and not a single drop used. So far so good

[ScotRok]

Now done over 6500k since the work was done and only used 300ml of oil!

[Xeon5]

Now done over 6500k since the work was done and only used 300ml of oil!

Wow, not bad. Just over 4000 miles. Is that short, long or mix journeys?

[ScotRok]

Wow, not bad. Just over 4000 miles. Is that short, long or mix journeys?

Driving to work, 28km each way mainly town driving with about 10km of dual carriageway. Max speed 90kph. And the wife only uses it in "D"
just had a new radiator though at 38,000. Three months out of warranty, but give VW credit they did the work as a goodwill claim.

[mrkris]

the new squirter thing seems to made lots of people happy.

my car ran out of warranty last july - has anyone had it done out of warranty and is able to tell me how much it cost? ive read about 4 hours of labour.

edit: my motor is a my 13.5 CTHE

To quote someone else:

The technical bulletin/product information the dealer should be referring to is 2025520 which is currently in it's 9th revision to date(2025520/9).

>CAV 438345 - optimised hose for crankcase ventilation, 03c 103 474 ad;
>CTH 023901 - optimised air intake, 6r0 129 684 e;
>CTH 165646 - oil injectors with 1.2mm diameter, 03c 103 157 a;
Replace oil & filter;
Update engine control module software, latest revision being 03c 906 027 AR with 9970 version.

[ScotRok]

the new squirter thing seems to made lots of people happy.

my car ran out of warranty last july - has anyone had it done out of warranty and is able to tell me how much it cost? ive read about 4 hours of labour.

edit: my motor is a my 13.5 CTHE

To quote someone else:

The technical bulletin/product information the dealer should be referring to is 2025520 which is currently in it's 9th revision to date(2025520/9).

>CAV 438345 - optimised hose for crankcase ventilation, 03c 103 474 ad;
>CTH 023901 - optimised air intake, 6r0 129 684 e;
>CTH 165646 - oil injectors with 1.2mm diameter, 03c 103 157 a;
Replace oil & filter;
Update engine control module software, latest revision being 03c 906 027 AR with 9970 version.

if you mean last month, I would be very nice to your dealer and see if they can do a goodwill claim.
It can be done in a day but is better to leave it with them overnight so the sealant can cure fully around the sump. Labour is as you say about 4hrs.
They can check and see if your engine falls in the build range for the bulletin.

[mrkris]

sadly - june before last and no extended warranty. ill give them a call to see if its something they can do - i have spend a lot of money with them over the years