Engine break in 1.4 tsi 118 kw

[Rawcpoppa]

I finally accepted delivery of my Jetta today and after looking thru the vehicle manual there is zero mention of a break in procedure. How does one break in a new car engine and tranny? Does the lack of info from VW mean this car can be driven like normal pretty much straight from the factory?


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[Diesel_vert]

I finally accepted delivery of my Jetta today and after looking thru the vehicle manual there is zero mention of a break in procedure. How does one break in a new car engine and tranny? Does the lack of info from VW mean this car can be driven like normal pretty much straight from the factory?

Yes, pretty much.

Just avoid very high revs when cold, like you would in any car really.

Also, gentle driving is the most efficient way to warm up modern cars.

And do be careful since your brake pads and tyres will be brand new. You won't achieve maximum friction and grip until they also are run-in.

[Ryan_R]

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/foru...ine-42450.html

[anthony]

Enjoy the new Jetta,it finally arrived...

[Rawcpoppa]

Thanks. Liking it so far


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[kaanage]

I don't know the exact differences between the 118kW version and the 125kW version used in the Polo 6R GTi but the Polos have been reporting some big issues with poor ring sealing and excessive oil usage. The ones with the least problems seem to be the ones have have been hammered within the 1st 100km.

see http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/foru...ead-57967.html

[Diesel_vert]

I don't know the exact differences between the 118kW version and the 125kW version used in the Polo 6R GTi

One is badly made, the other one isn't.

but the Polos have been reporting some big issues with poor ring sealing and excessive oil usage. The ones with the least problems seem to be the ones have have been hammered within the 1st 100km.

see http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/foru...ead-57967.html

Those who didn't run it in hard suffered issues, but those who did also suffered issues. It's also been reported worldwide, so that would suggest to me a fundamental problem with the engine (which is probably the case) whose affect is far greater than whatever run-in procedure the owner chose to perform.

[ziggyboy]

Finally! Congrats on the new car. Just drive it normally and you'll be alright.

11,000 kms on and my engine still does not eat oil

[Rawcpoppa]

Thanks again.
By the way how does one quantify how much oil the engine is using? Dipstick just gives heads up on needing to add. *scratches head*

Also, keyless entry feature should mean once I have the remote within a certain area of the vehicle I should be able to open doors without actually pressing the remote yes?


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[Diesel_vert]

By the way how does one quantify how much oil the engine is using? Dipstick just gives heads up on needing to add.

The area between the MIN and MAX mark represents about 0.5 litres.

VW says oil consumption may be as high as 0.5 litres/1000 km depending on how the car is driven.

VW also says it is normal for new engines to consume oil at a higher rate than normal, but it should stabilise over time. If it consumes more than 0.5 litres/1000 km after 5000 km, see your dealer.