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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: millswest on 02 December 2012, 22:53

Title: Burning Oil
Post by: millswest on 02 December 2012, 22:53
Hi guys I have a 2.0 8v AQY engine in my golf and have had to put 2 litres of oil in it over the last 5 weeks would that be because the oil was to thin. I used 5w 30 vw502 spec but my car has covered 106k Should I use a thicker oil?

Thanks in advance
Title: Re: Burning Oil
Post by: rockmonkey69 on 02 December 2012, 23:39
Thicker oil might serve to slow down the oil usage very slightly or not at all compromising the lubrication to your engine in cold and initial starts. It's not ideal, there is a problem with the engine which needs to be diagnosed and addressed.
Title: Re: Burning Oil
Post by: beppe2672 on 02 December 2012, 23:47
I'd really start wondering where all that oil is going! Any spots under the car when its been sat for a while? could just be a leak or could be something a whole lot more expensive! i.e. knackered turbo
Title: Re: Burning Oil
Post by: GTi_James on 03 December 2012, 08:53
I'd really start wondering where all that oil is going! Any spots under the car when its been sat for a while? could just be a leak or could be something a whole lot more expensive! i.e. knackered turbo

2l?
Title: Re: Burning Oil
Post by: opel on 03 December 2012, 18:51
2 litres are know for burning oil like mad
Title: Re: Burning Oil
Post by: martinGTT on 03 December 2012, 19:02
Should have bought a 1.8T.. mine doesnt use a drop between its 5,000 mile services :whistle:
Title: Re: Burning Oil
Post by: GTi_James on 04 December 2012, 20:25
Should have bought a 1.8T.. mine doesnt use a drop between its 5,000 mile services :whistle:

mines due a change, checked the levels and its black  :lipsrsealed:  :sick:
Title: Re: Burning Oil
Post by: martinGTT on 05 December 2012, 08:10
Should have bought a 1.8T.. mine doesnt use a drop between its 5,000 mile services :whistle:

mines due a change, checked the levels and its black  :lipsrsealed:  :sick:

Mine was a bit dark when i dropped it out like, but for the sake of £19 for 5lts of Quantum from VW i dont mind changing it more often.