Polo GTI High Oil Usage - Discussion Thread

[Snail Style]

Find out your engine number mate, the later years may be already fitted with the advised repair parts.

[awdmoke]

OK, so we've been through the whole oil consumption process with VW.
Consumption was absolutely horrendous for the first 10,000kms, then eased off to just terrible.

In November they changed out the oil squirters, but within a month (less than one thousand kms) the low oil light came on meaning it had used at least 1L. What next from here?

[msvw]

Hello I have a similar problem. I have not yet even achieved an oil squirters fix. My car continues to use 1.8 l of oil /1000km. After perpetual delays over the past year I have made an application to NCAT(NSW civil and administrative tribunal). I imagine there would be a similar tribunal in WA. The application is made under Australian Consumer Law which applies nationally. Let me know if there is anything that I can help you with.

[jayc29u]

Does anyone use VCDS to find out how much oil is left in the car or do you check both the dipstick and VCDS.

I usually use VCDS (yes cause I'm lazy...) and found that it shows my car's oil is ~53mm but when I check the dipstick its very very low. Obviously a sensor has shat itself.

As per my oil usage, I'm currently at 35,000 and at first, oil consumption was similar to everyone elses but around 20,000 it started to plateau. I have also had NONE of the oil consumption fixes done to my car.

[JonW]

Its been a while and I thought I should update this thread as Ive spoken of my woes on here previously...

And... I'm happy to say that after I had my engine rebuilt with the new squirters, pistons and rings that my oil consumption is now Nil. Yes seriously. Im amazed really and didnt truly believe it after the debacle the car had become, from 600kms at its worst between oil lights to not using any at all in 5000+kms. Ive even cleaned up my tailpipes now as its actually worth the effort LOL.

Im sad to report that it wasnt all plain sailing, the dealer dented my car and scratched my bonet while they had it... for a month. The dents were removed but they argued they were there before of course even tho they were obvious lift leg marks. Comms was apauling and seemed they always needed some other part and had to request it from VWA and then wait, then break / find something else and then wait again, plus only one guy in the workshop was trained on how to do this work - I took that with a pinch of salt, but in reality most main dealer mechanics dont pull engines apart, just change oil and brake pads I guess.

So, worth it... yes. Finally I have a car that doesnt have clutch slip or use oil. Yeah.... Like it should have been from day 1!

[k0e1]

That's great to hear. After 2.5 years of battle for me I am finally getting oil squirters in and I hope that will be end of my oil consumption nightmare.

Its been a while and I thought I should update this thread as Ive spoken of my woes on here previously...

And... I'm happy to say that after I had my engine rebuilt with the new squirters, pistons and rings that my oil consumption is now Nil. Yes seriously. Im amazed really and didnt truly believe it after the debacle the car had become, from 600kms at its worst between oil lights to not using any at all in 5000+kms. Ive even cleaned up my tailpipes now as its actually worth the effort LOL.

Im sad to report that it wasnt all plain sailing, the dealer dented my car and scratched my bonet while they had it... for a month. The dents were removed but they argued they were there before of course even tho they were obvious lift leg marks. Comms was apauling and seemed they always needed some other part and had to request it from VWA and then wait, then break / find something else and then wait again, plus only one guy in the workshop was trained on how to do this work - I took that with a pinch of salt, but in reality most main dealer mechanics dont pull engines apart, just change oil and brake pads I guess.

So, worth it... yes. Finally I have a car that doesnt have clutch slip or use oil. Yeah.... Like it should have been from day 1!

[JonW]

Yeah, keep at em. My issue was that I dont do a huge milage so it took ages to agree I'd done enough that it wasnt going to get better. not helped by my dealer adding 400kms to my 1000km oil test the first time, leading VWA to say 'well its close enough to spec'... sigh.

[Pokie]

Needs revised oil injectors and updated Pistons. I have done at least 10 polo engines and never had one come back for oil top ups.

[RoknRob]

What is this about updated pistons? First I've heard of it... What is changed?

[JonW]

up to about mid 13 the pistons need changing, not just the rings. dunno whats different, but they are what was fitted to the later motors. coupling them with new squirters stops the oil in its tracks.