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Title: slight oil burning
Post by: cam_paseo on 04 August 2009, 18:27

As the title suggests i seem to be burning oil now.

Not sure how fast its burning it yet as light came on but before this i didnt check it, but does the 1.8t normally burn any oil?

only done 60k, no visible smoke,

Title: Re: slight oil burning
Post by: gtigolfthree on 04 August 2009, 18:37

Is it the oil pressure light thats coming on, have you checked the oil level?

Title: Re: slight oil burning
Post by: cam_paseo on 05 August 2009, 21:15

Quote from: gtigolfthree on 04 August 2009, 18:37

Is it the oil pressure light thats coming on, have you checked the oil level?

Checked the oil level and topped it up lol it was on minimum.

Title: Re: slight oil burning
Post by: Rhyso on 05 August 2009, 21:17

is the engine standard or modified?

Title: Re: slight oil burning
Post by: blown the case on 06 August 2009, 18:41

Hi there

I too have a 1.8 20v turbo, and of late I have noticed a little oil consumption may be half a litre in 2 months and 2500 miles, albeit hard miles !! Like you, no smoke or rattles. Its been remapped by the lads at Rtech and does get a bit of a work out. Saying that I have only just run it in ....110 K later !!
From asking similar questions myself it would seem that they do tend to use a bit, according to the handbook its normal
How much is it drinking ?

Title: Re: slight oil burning
Post by: cam_paseo on 17 August 2009, 19:56

Just checked this again and bad bad news.

Its lost 1L of oil in 2 weeks, Still no bad smoking.

No power loss but i think it maybe the turbo as i took off the large black pipe going to the throttle body and it had oil sitting in it.

More investigating tomorrow as i will take off the bottom pipe, bet its full of oil.

Its standard by the way.

Title: Re: slight oil burning
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 17 August 2009, 20:06

Sounds like the oil seals have perished in the turbo.  :(

I'm surprised you haven't seen any grey smoke coming out of the exhaust??  :undecided:

Title: Re: slight oil burning
Post by: cam_paseo on 17 August 2009, 20:25

havent really taken much notice.

I dont want to replace the turbo then it turns out its something else, how can i be sure? its only done 60k.

Title: Re: slight oil burning
Post by: cam_paseo on 18 August 2009, 18:48

Any other ways of knowing if its definately the turbo seal's apart from what ive already done?