Passat r36 oil consumption

[Gerzos]

Ok thank you. Will try the 5w40 nylon this week and see how I go.

[h100vw]

Ok thank you. Will try the 5w40 nylon this week and see how I go.

There's no law that says an engine shouldn't use any oil. Some are way better than others. I would just top up when it needs it and not lose any sleep. I can't think of a car I have owned in nearly 40 years of driving that didn't use some oil between services.