Engine oil consumption
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and
heed the WARNINGS
To provide effective lubrication and cooling for internal engine parts,
all internal combustion engines use some oil. Oil consumption varies
from engine to engine and may change over the life of the engine.
Engines tend to use more oil during the break-in period than they do
afterward, when oil consumption has stabilized.
Under normal conditions, the rate of oil consumption depends on oil
quality as well as viscosity, engine speed (rpm), outside temperature,
road conditions, the amount of oil dilution caused by condensed water
or fuel residue, and oxidation of the oil. Oil consumption may increase
with engine wear over time, until replacement of worn engine parts
may become necessary.
Volkswagen recommends that you to check the engine oil level at
regular intervals, preferably every time you fill the fuel tank, and al-
ways before a long trip. Your vehicle may consume engine oil de-
pending on several variables. A maximum of 1 quart per 1200 miles
(1 liter per 2000 km) would be considered normal. New vehicles may
consume more oil over the first 3000 miles (5000 km).
The oil pressure warning light is not an indicator of low engine
oil level. If the warning light stays on or flashes while driving
(above 1500 rpm), a chime will sound. It indicates that the oil
pressure is too low. Stop the engine immediately, check the en-
gine oil level and add oil if necessary. If the engine oil level is
normal, but the light continues to flash, do not keep driving or
let the engine idle, as damage may occur.
If you believe your engine uses too much oil, we recommend that you
consult your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility so that the cause of your concern can be properly
diagnosed. Please keep in mind that accurate measurement of oil
consumption requires great care and may take some time. Your au-
thorized Volkswagen dealer and authorized Volkswagen Service Fa-
cility have instructions for how to measure oil consumption accurately.
Depending on the way the vehicle is driven and the operating
conditions, oil consumption can be up to 1 quart per 1200 miles
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