Checking Engine Oil Level / Oil Consumption / Oil Light On

[mmmRacer]

I think VW has shares in a few oil companies....lol. Until I bought my first VAG this year I had never had a car that used oil at all during my 23 years of motoring so far. In 5 months now I would say I have used close to 3 litres in a new car still under10kms.

[Vagabond]

On Friday I started my GTI for a short drive and for a few seconds I saw a yellow engine oil indicator, but this quickly disappeared by the time I pulled out

Today I drove ~30km on the M5 and about halfway the same indicator came back on but again disappeared after a few minutes.

I'm not sure whats going on but I don't like it.

My car is due for its 2nd year service in a couple of weeks but I'm surprised i'm getting these indicators given I've done < 10,000km since my last service.

Thing is i'm not sure what to do now.

I was going to drive it for a service at exoticars saturday week but now I'm worried that there might be an issue with the engine so thinking about rebooking for chatswood classic.

I'm guessing I should top up oil before driving again as a short term fix?

Any advice/thoughts/suggestions appreciated.

Bit annoyed at the moment because I have no idea where to buy engine oil in Sydney CBD.

[VR28LT]

have you checked the dipstick ?

if its low top it up with something suitable for the mean time until it gets it service

[Umai Naa!!]

Any Supercheap Auto store will have what you're after.

Easiest to get hold of, would be Penrite Enviro+ 5W30.

[Idle]

On Friday I started my GTI for a short drive and for a few seconds I saw a yellow engine oil indicator, but this quickly disappeared by the time I pulled out

Today I drove ~30km on the M5 and about halfway the same indicator came back on but again disappeared after a few minutes.

I'm not sure whats going on but I don't like it.

My car is due for its 2nd year service in a couple of weeks but I'm surprised i'm getting these indicators given I've done < 10,000km since my last service.

Thing is i'm not sure what to do now.

I was going to drive it for a service at exoticars saturday week but now I'm worried that there might be an issue with the engine so thinking about rebooking for chatswood classic.

I'm guessing I should top up oil before driving again as a short term fix?

Any advice/thoughts/suggestions appreciated.

Bit annoyed at the moment because I have no idea where to buy engine oil in Sydney CBD.

Don't they teach drivers to check the dipstick at least occasionally any more?

Every engine uses oil — it's just that some use more than others. Not checking for months on end is playing with fire.

My first car almost used more oil than petrol and had to be topped up daily — but then it was made in 1923...

And yes, Supercheap will have a suitable oil.

[changas]

Just to give you an update on what's happened with my car. As suspected, the engine oil consumption continued to get deteriorate over the last six months (since my last post). The consumption increased to about a litre of engine oil per 1200km (yes you read that correctly). With the vehicle being less than 3 years old and having approximately 100k km on it VW technical were concerned.

Long story short, after all the rubbish and time-consuming procedures and being treated like a criminal, they ended up pulling the engine out, stripping it completely, measuring the cylinder bore where they found that one cylinder was tapered and out of spec.

Currently in the process of shipping over a new long motor and replacing my existing engine under warranty.

A FYI for anyone that was interested.

[Tob35]

Good result in the long run.

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[brad]

That must be a weight off your mind. Congrats

[Diesel_vert]

A new engine required for a car less than 3 years old and only travelled 100 000 km is quite poor by today's standards.

I find it somewhat ironic at the relief we all express towards the engine - which failed so quickly relative to its expected lifespan, that there was enough time for it to be covered by the factory warranty, saving you from a ruinous repair bill.

I'm sure you'll laugh it off one day!

[brad]

A new engine required for a car less than 3 years old and only travelled 100 000 km is quite poor by today's standards.!

Was buggered from Day1 I'd think.

The relief is that VW finally came to the party. Kudos to the owner for persisting rather than jumping ship.