Polo GTI High Oil Usage - Discussion Thread

[Kez]

Went for a good blast as soon as I picked it up!

I was also very lucky with the way I managed to aquire the car, I was tossing up between the Skoda fabia RS and the polo, and had only been allowed to take the Polo for the usual round the block drive. I put the hard word on the dealer and said essentially if they didn't let me take the polo for a proper run then they were making my decision for me. They made a fair point about their ability to sell a car that had a few 100ks on the clock, and that they were not intending on using the polo they had as a demo, but if I was prepared to wait then they would get me one in and rego it for a demo, what colour would I prefer.....

I thought I would be waiting weeks but later that same week I got a call saying they had one in, and when I got there the only k's it had done was to get petrol, so I was the first person in it. Took it for a blast up mt keira road, got back and lets talk about price...

In short, my test drive turned into my spirited run in, perfect!

[tay113]

Sorry to hear Tay, keep at them and get it resolved to your satisfaction
Also anyone here running an AOS setup? That's air oil separator to recycle excess blow by oil back into the sump?

thanks as i am sure they will resolve and fix the problem rather than trying their luck with an excuse through my experience.
So guys kindly remember if theres a problem, lines of ...thats the character of the car might be use.
cheers tay.

[prcurrie]

Well it looks like I'm going to have to start the fight again with Peninsula VW. Got my oil topped up this morning and I was told that they will be charging for oil top ups from next month.....management decision.

Well that's a bit unlucky, when I purchased the car I was told free top ups. Since purchasing my car (12 months), they've been through 3 dealer managers and when I was there this morning a new Service manager was starting......definitely says something about the type of dealership they are......

[GTI mk6]

Well it looks like I'm going to have to start the fight again with Peninsula VW. Got my oil topped up this morning and I was told that they will be charging for oil top ups from next month.....management decision.

Well that's a bit unlucky, when I purchased the car I was told free top ups. Since purchasing my car (12 months), they've been through 3 dealer managers and when I was there this morning a new Service manager was starting......definitely says something about the type of dealership they are......

Dont even get me started on this dealership PC!!!
To stop giving FREE tops ups to someone who purchased from them is ridiculous....business must be bad there (I hope)
So another GM gone....that's 3 since last June.....hmm.....VGA certainly know my feelings about this lot. Enough said

[macdub]

Hi all..some news..got my 30k service done yesterday and I was told that VW has developed some new "engine breather" to reduce the oil consumption and my car should be fitted with this..it will be all under warranty..the part will take few weeks to arrive.. though i don;t have significant issue of oil with my car, i was happy to hear this..and i was told free top ups from berwick VW..the guy called Keith in service department was very helpful and professional..

[calaleu]

Hi all..some news..got my 30k service done yesterday and I was told that VW has developed some new "engine breather" to reduce the oil consumption and my car should be fitted with this..it will be all under warranty..the part will take few weeks to arrive.. though i don;t have significant issue of oil with my car, i was happy to hear this..and i was told free top ups from berwick VW..the guy called Keith in service department was very helpful and professional..

Berwick Vdub had a second look at my #4 cylinder misfire issue and replaced the coil pack, still monitoring the situation but it seems to be accelerating much smoother and less lumpy than before. I also asked them about the new oil separator and could not confirm when it is coming. I got a neither confirm or deny if it is getting done for Australia.

[Bassik]

So 3rd time since 15,000km services I've had to do a oil top up. I'm calling VW and seeing if they can do this new engine breather treatment... I've had enough of getting my car topped up. The saving in fuel consumption if getting over weighed by oil costs.

[sorcam]

I got a new engine a few weeks ago and had been hoping this would be the end of it. So far, I've been taking it easy on the engine but there is already black soot building up on the rear. I'm havent gotten around to checking the oil level but will wait until I hit 1000km and see whats been consumed.

[kevinctr]

I got a new engine a few weeks ago and had been hoping this would be the end of it. So far, I've been taking it easy on the engine but there is already black soot building up on the rear. I'm havent gotten around to checking the oil level but will wait until I hit 1000km and see whats been consumed.

Use a higher gear to rev up the engine till redline after oil temp hit above 85.

[Astro_Boy]

Dear all.
My GTI is a thirsty monster for engine oil. I can confirm the oil breather is now official. Mine has been ordered - it will arrive apparently next week. free under warranty .if you have a polo GTi and has gone through oil consumption test with the dealer you should have the rights to ask them to order the part in and replace it for you.

i regularly top up oil every 5000kms. (1L oil / 5000km or so). had oil consumption test twice, and told it was normal. My car has now done over 10000km, and the consumption is still high (unlike what they said in the manual - where the consumption supposed to decrease after 5000km).