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    Polo GTI High Oil Usage - Discussion Thread

    Was speaking to a mate last night who got one of the first Polo GTI's in the country in early January. He absolutely loves it but the check oil light has come on every 1500 to 2000km so far with it using a bit of oil.

    Is this common place?

    VWA told him it is common for the first year.

    I have no idea. Never owned a NEW car.
    Last edited by Transporter; 02-04-2012 at 06:52 PM.
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    My check oil light came on after 7500 km. Hmm...

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    Yes, there is another thread in this section documenting the oil usage in the 1.4 twin charged engine. Nothing new really regarding vw performance engines.

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    7500km is pretty good to me. My check oil has come on 3 times in less than 4000 km's. I have added 1 litre on three occassions so far and my dealer now has it under supervision having added another 300ml on Thursday. There are no oil leaks so the oil is definitely getting burned.

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    Four and half months in (got mine in early December ) with 4,500kms on the odo and my check oil light hasn't come on once.

    I topped up with maybe 500mls a few weeks ago.

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    Got my 5 door in December, a couple of months in with roughly 2000kms driven the oil was on the other side of low, so topped up with 750mls and been purring ever since. Check the oil every few weeks to keep an eye on things. Love my ride!
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    Polo GTI High Oil Usage

    Hi, I agree with the high oil usage in the new Polo GTI.

    A number of owners on our thread about the car have commented on it also: EXCLUSIVE: Is this the first customer new Polo GTI in the UK? | PoloDriver

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    I've done 2000kms and the check oil light has come on twice...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Miles Away View Post
    I've done 2000kms and the check oil light has come on twice...
    You should be checking the oil yourself more often before it gets low enough for the light to come on

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    what are you guys using to top up the oil?

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