Oil Consumption

[Transporter]

1) at the bottom of the sump, you need 19mm (or 18mm) ring spanner or socket.
2) 25-30 Nm (don't over tighten it)

A set of safety stands is not expensive and worthwhile investment.

[brad]

Most turbo 4cyl motors will use ~1L of oil every 1000km. To only fill up 700mL after 10k is very little usage (although my question for you would be why on earth are you leaving servicing that late?! Every 5,000km for turbo cars is ideal.... but even 7,500km can be stretched if you drive it quite sedately. I certainly wouldn't be leaving them the 15,000km that VW recommend)

Owners manual says every 15,000km/12 months - but i guess you have done a lot more research than VW has.

I was dubious about 15,000km changes & had my oil tested. Contaminants were almost zero; Additive pack was still going strong; viscosity had varied <1%; TBN was up near 10.

[Mountainman]

Up to 1L every 15,000klms is normal oil consumption.

Some cars may use a little more within the first 15,000klms, but most will consume a lot less after the first oil/filter change.

Yeah, that's what has happened with mine. 4L in the first 15,000km and really nothing since then. I wonder why?

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Owners manual says every 15,000km/12 months - but i guess you have done a lot more research than VW has.

I'd love to see how your engine responds on a dyno in 3-5 years with changes that infrequent. I think you'll find the turbo's bearing well and truly stuffed with oil like that over that extended period.

As much as VW do their research... they do it to balance reliability for the warranty period against the cost of servicing for their customers. They certainly don't set those intervals based on what's best for the motor.

[Umai Naa!!]

Of course not, but they have oils to suit.

It's when people start putting any old oil in them that gives them problems. Not just with engine internals like bearings and rings, but with ancilaries like EGR valves and intake flaps getting jammed up with excess carbon, and blocked Catalytic convertors and DPFs.

[Transporter]

I 100% agree. Just to make it more clearer, Umai Naa!! meant "old specification oils", that means any other specs than the latest.
It is logical that when you follow the car manufacturer's recommendations about servicing your brand new car, you should also follow their's suggestion when you should replace your car (buy a new one) ?

[jaedencook]

"Owners manual says every 15,000km/12 months"

I and everyone else I've spoken to thinks this is completely stupid especially on a turbo car, this forum only further confirms that for me.. but whats the best way to confront VW and get an oil change at say the 5-8k mark?

Also I'm waiting for my dealership to get back from christmas break as my Polo seems to have gone through most its oil since its 1500k checkup (sitting on 3000k now), its only just above the bottom of the studded line (best way to describe it) which i take it is the 1 qtr mark.
I seem to have lost power and it will on occasion stall, not sitting in a gear and not even using the clutch.. once it did it while i was out opening my garage door.

[Transporter]

You shouldn't have any problems when asking VW dealer to change oil at 7,500 km intervals.

As for the oil consumption, they should do the oil consumption test on your engine. The oil consumption can still settle after 15,000km

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I and everyone else I've spoken to thinks this is completely stupid especially on a turbo car, this forum only further confirms that for me.. but whats the best way to confront VW and get an oil change at say the 5-8k mark?

Take the car to a registered mechanic that can do log book servicing at a fraction of the cost, without voiding your warranty.

Jmac at Alba European would be the guy I recommend, but any registered mechanic can do log book servicing (ie. they won't void the warranty by doing a service).

[Hail22]

Take the car to a registered mechanic that can do log book servicing at a fraction of the cost, without voiding your warranty.

Jmac at Alba European would be the guy I recommend, but any registered mechanic can do log book servicing (ie. they won't void the warranty by doing a service).

Yeah i got a Mechanic who we have known for over 15 years, he works on every single Ferrari you could imagine and also normal everyday cars.

CMN Next to hunter holden.