Oil Usage Mk IV Golf 2002

[RolfGolf]

Hi all.

I have a question regarding oil consumption in Mk IV Golfs - what is typical? What's your experience? Generally I'm needing to top up quite a lot between services - is this normal?

Today when driving home the oil light came on when I rounded a corner, and it has happened previously a couple of times when I've been driving in the hills - I'm due a service, but should it be that low?

Any comments, ideas, re-assurance would be welcome.

Cheers,

Lachlan.

[fuzion]

lachlan,

my opinion would be to get it serviced if this seems to be a happening occurrence.

take it to somebody you know or trust, get them to service it and mention that you seem to be using a bit of oil for some reason or you possibly think you may be. they'll check the sump if it has a crack/leak, possibly (unlikely tho) oil filter leaking or maybe something else

check the levels on your oil dipstick, if your unsure how or not to sure where the levels should be @ its prob you best take it to somebody and get explained.

Just make sure your not refilling with different oils all the time and its above half until you get it serviced!

[Manaz]

If you're in Sydney, Seb is your man...

[RolfGolf]

Thanks for the replies Fuzion and Manaz - I'll take your advice and get it thoroughly checked out as it is due. I'm in Adelaide and thought I'd give German Auto a try - anyone have any experience with them at all?

Cheers,

Lachlan.

[h100vw]

Thanks for the replies Fuzion and Manaz - I'll take your advice and get it thoroughly checked out as it is due. I'm in Adelaide and thought I'd give German Auto a try - anyone have any experience with them at all?

Cheers,

Lachlan.

I would take my cars to German Auto, if I didn't do my own servicing. Andrew and his crew are very good. What engine is your Golf? They don't usually use much oil tbh. A litre between services would be very uncommon in my experience. The handbook tells you about the dipstick, but the hatched marking is where it should be. If it was at the bottom of the mark, it would take a litre to get it to MAX.

Gavin

[RolfGolf]

Hi Gavin - it's the 2 litre engine ... There was oil right at the very bottom of the dipstick, but it was just a smidge ... I haven't noticed a leak or oil deposits on my drive, but I'd like to get to the bottom of it.

re. German Auto - I spoke to Andrew about a month ago when I was sussing out new servicing options and I was impressed by his manner, so I'm glad to hear of your positive feedback.

Cheers.

[Bug_racer]

2l mk4 Golf/beetle/Bora are known for oil consumption issues , easiest fix is put in something a little thicker . Fuchs make a good race oil thats 25w60 which is what Ive started using in these oil burners with no issues

[RolfGolf]

Thanks for the tip Bug Racer - I'm getting a service on Thursday so I'll see if they stock Fuchs (Titan Formula 60?) ... I've been running a 5w50 Mobil Synthetic previously.

[h100vw]

... I've been running a 5w50 Mobil Synthetic previously.

That's your problem right there. All dubs that I have been tempted to run fully synthetic in, have chewed it up.

I find that a quality 'dino' oil, as the Americans call mineral oils, works much better. Just change it twice as often.

Andrew is a great guy, always seems happy to give advice to me even though I don't take my cars there. That's why he gets my vote over the other possibles in Adelaide.

Gavin

[HOLEIN1]

Thanks for the replies Fuzion and Manaz - I'll take your advice and get it thoroughly checked out as it is due. I'm in Adelaide and thought I'd give German Auto a try - anyone have any experience with them at all?

Cheers,

Lachlan.

ive booked in my car there for next monday, and to be honest they seem very firendly and honest. have also been more than happy to give me advice over the phone, which is a big winner for me

ive been to a few VW specialists in SA as of late, and german auto has been probably the most friendly and knowledgable so far. im even making the trek from way over the other side of town (german auto is in melrose park near maccas on southroad) to get them to service my car

well see how we go come next monday