T5 engine oil

[Kachingg]

Indeed so i get mine changed every 7,500km and am happy for it some say it's a waste of money but the peace of mind is worth it to me

[Kombi]

Missus did 200km today, I had to get flash light to see oil level on dipstick as the oil remained absolutely clear and on level, i cannot help but wonder if my van had the right oil in or even if the oil was actually replaced at previous service.
I’ve spoken to Eurospec in Perth today and will have my EGR blocked off and remap done next time I’m in the city.

[Transporter]

Missus did 200km today, I had to get flash light to see oil level on dipstick as the oil remained absolutely clear and on level, i cannot help but wonder if my van had the right oil in or even if the oil was actually replaced at previous service.

It wouldn’t surprise me at all.

[Kombi]

The writing is in the wall ! Done 700 km since oil change, never acellerated hard or exceeded 110, never the less oil is now halfway on dipstick. Got it booked in for an inspection next week in Perth, 800 km one way, got a 3 month warranty with the van, don’t no how much help that would be, but corresponded with car dealer in Sydney whom I bought the van from, and they aware of my finding and agreed to an assessment at VW service centre. I’ve never had to pack oil before when I travel to Perth ! Often travelled with the cruise control set at 140 for four hours straight, with previous 5cylinder without using a drop of oil, very disappointed,

What do the experts say, can engine last if I just keep adding oil or engine likely to deteriorate further if the issue is EGR/PDF related ?

[Sunny43.5]

Wow thats pretty scary for that amount of oil use , yes the old 5 pot was noisy because of the gear driven cam system . Even our 2012 is a bit more rattly than I would like but it seems to be a normal thing as my mates one does the same [even his is noisier than ours ]