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Title: oil consumption judder on tick over
Post by: pm on 20 February 2005, 21:50

can  anyone please confirm how much oil my x pllate golf gti 2.0 litre should be using  after  oil and filter change three months ago  oil light has now come on  and dipstick was low.approx 2000 miles covered.no obvious external leaks emissions ok,is this just general consumption.golf garage cannot find a fault.just concerned never had to put oil in on a reg basis.

also judder on tick over when 800 revs no probs when starting engine at 1000 revs again no garage fault found mechanics state normal for car type.



any advice welcome

Title: Re: oil consumption judder on tick over
Post by: rtking449 on 20 February 2005, 21:53

Ive got a Mk4 2 litre and that is heavy on oil with 55000 on clock using synta gold,may change to silver next time!

Title: Re: oil consumption judder on tick over
Post by: pm on 20 February 2005, 22:00

thanks done 62000 just concerned incase  major cost

Title: Re: oil consumption judder on tick over
Post by: pm on 01 March 2005, 13:14

Quote from: pm on 20 February 2005, 22:00

anyone else had same complaint now smelling funny and giving off smoke when starting still drives fine

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Title: Re: oil consumption judder on tick over
Post by: rtking449 on 01 March 2005, 14:15

What do you mean smells funny?Oil,petrol or what?
If I was You i wouldnt be using the car until it is checked out properly
Is there any good independent VW specialists near you?

Title: Re: oil consumption judder on tick over
Post by: Bullitt on 04 March 2005, 19:23

Sorry to tell you guys but the MK4 2.0 GTI suffers from piston ring wear after 50k :cry:

Obviously the VW dealer will deny it!!? But a mate is a VW master tech!!

Use 15/40 for higher mileage engines

As for the judder!! Remove the throttle body and clean it with a cloth and carb cleaner..

Title: Re: oil consumption judder on tick over
Post by: pm on 08 March 2005, 14:20

thanks cleaned throttle was dirty still get judder everyone saying normal for car  when revs 1000 no judder still drives ok.
vw stating engine OK  got me worried about piston rings how will i know for def.

Title: Re: oil consumption judder on tick over
Post by: 16v Matt on 09 March 2005, 14:45

Quote from: Bullitt on 04 March 2005, 19:23

Sorry to tell you guys but the MK4 2.0 GTI suffers from piston ring wear after 50k :cry:

Thats shocking for a newish car!!! :shocked:

Title: Re: oil consumption judder on tick over
Post by: Bullitt on 13 March 2005, 02:53

Quote from: pm on 08 March 2005, 14:20

VW stating engine OK?

Told you so!! Its a known fact at 50k+ they use oil!!! :huh:

Title: Re: oil consumption judder on tick over
Post by: E105 on 14 March 2005, 11:36

I have been told that it common to use a litre between servicing, though it certainly shouldnt be juddering.  My old MK4 did use up to that between services but seemed saound apart from that.  Check out the breathers as well as they seem to get clogged up duuring the winter.   I was told by my maindealer that aircon units are supposed to make noise, 6 months later the bearings failed and was all repaired under warrenty.

If in doubt get it checked independently.