Polo GTI High Oil Usage - Discussion Thread

[muli]

Just checked the oil today after +1000km from 15k service and its off the gauge part well into the stick
Overfilled maybe?

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[skoobysGTI]

Thanks for the advice and help

Just contacted the dealer and they say they want to leave the mineral based oil in my new engine for 15,000kms!!! That is ridiculous!

I have declined their plan and have written to VWA to see what they suggest.

Hi Guys

After owning the GTI for about a year a half and having to bring the car into the dealership at least a dozen times for oil consumption issues, VWA and the dealership have finally taken the car off my hands (at a very good price I must admit!)

I have bought a Ford Focus instead for the wife. And even though its no where near as quick and zippy as the GTI, I'm just glad that I finally got rid of the Polo as it was driving me nuts!

Thanks to everyone for their input and help. If it wasn't for a few of you guys on here, I would still be owning a lemon instead of getting a refund on the car.

Cheers guys

Scott

[RoknRob]

Hi Guys

After owning the GTI for about a year a half and having to bring the car into the dealership at least a dozen times for oil consumption issues, VWA and the dealership have finally taken the car off my hands (at a very good price I must admit!)

I have bought a Ford Focus instead for the wife. And even though its no where near as quick and zippy as the GTI, I'm just glad that I finally got rid of the Polo as it was driving me nuts!

Thanks to everyone for their input and help. If it wasn't for a few of you guys on here, I would still be owning a lemon instead of getting a refund on the car.

Cheers guys

Scott

Good for you!

So that was after the engine was rebuilt? No better?

I'm on my 4th oil consumption test. Next step will be the engine rebuild, I believe. If that doesn't work, I may be in touch to get some advice.

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[6316]

Hi Guys

After owning the GTI for about a year a half and having to bring the car into the dealership at least a dozen times for oil consumption issues, VWA and the dealership have finally taken the car off my hands (at a very good price I must admit!)

I have bought a Ford Focus instead for the wife. And even though its no where near as quick and zippy as the GTI, I'm just glad that I finally got rid of the Polo as it was driving me nuts!

Thanks to everyone for their input and help. If it wasn't for a few of you guys on here, I would still be owning a lemon instead of getting a refund on the car.

Cheers guys

Scott

I'm going through a similar sorta thing right now too... Have been looking at MKV R32s around lately with one dealership interested in taking a trade with cash my way for the GTI. Fingers crossed.

[kevinctr]

Hi Guys

After owning the GTI for about a year a half and having to bring the car into the dealership at least a dozen times for oil consumption issues, VWA and the dealership have finally taken the car off my hands (at a very good price I must admit!)

I have bought a Ford Focus instead for the wife. And even though its no where near as quick and zippy as the GTI, I'm just glad that I finally got rid of the Polo as it was driving me nuts!

Thanks to everyone for their input and help. If it wasn't for a few of you guys on here, I would still be owning a lemon instead of getting a refund on the car.

Cheers guys

Scott

The Ecoboost engine is not slow either. Why not the Fiesta ST? U need an Automatic?

[skoobysGTI]

Good for you!

So that was after the engine was rebuilt? No better?

I'm on my 4th oil consumption test. Next step will be the engine rebuild, I believe. If that doesn't work, I may be in touch to get some advice.

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Yep...extremely happy with how VWA came to the party and "refunded" my money.

[skoobysGTI]

The Ecoboost engine is not slow either. Why not the Fiesta ST? U need an Automatic?

The missus only wants an auto

We got a non-turbo, hassle free Ford Focus..just a simple car, hopefully with no issues (fingers crossed!)
Hell....after this experience with the Polo, I was trying to convince her to buy an ever so reliable Toyota Corolla but she likes the Focus so we went with that.

[6316]

So I was told that the car is booked in for a complete engine replacement (cylinder head and the block) but all external components i.e. manifolds etc. will be re-fitted.

So does this count as a rebuild or an engine replacement given that the block and the cylinder head is replaced...?

Along with that I sent in a letter asking for a full refund according to our NZ consumer rights law, wasn't sure if they've gotten the message yet or haven't...

[brad]

Block & head assy is engine replacement or long motor.

manifiolds, alternators, etc are classified as accesories.

Short mortor would be block, crank, rods, piston assy's.

Can't quite see how you will get a refund if they are attempting to fix the problem. It's only when the attempts aren't having any effect that you'll gain some traction with your complaint. I guess you are getting the process rolling so that can't hurt.

Don't forget to ask what the running in instructions are, any servicing instructions outside of what is written in the service manual (which should be free I'd assume) and after how many km they expect the engine will seal (get reasonable oil consumption).

Any significant verbal instructions or opinions should be followed up with a written comfirmation eg: "as per our converstaion, this is my understanding of what was said..." makes them stand by their word & not make stuff up that is denied later.

[RoknRob]

That is great advice, brad. Much appreciated. Part 2 of my latest oil consumption test is tomorrow.

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