VW 2.0T question

[Mark Rosenkrantz]

I totally agree.  A good break-in helps!

Mark Rosenkrantz

On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 11:00 AM, Steve Marinello <smarinello at entouch.net>wrote:

> It is somewhat amazing to me that oil loss is a problem for so many,
> but manufacturers seem to have gone away from emphasizing proper
> break-in of engines.  And there is a belief that the newer, closer
> tolerance engines do not need or benefit from proper, graded break-in.
> Bull! The rings are different and better, but there is still benefit.
>
> My '07 GTI, the only new car I've ever bought for myself, was broken
> in the old fashioned way. Never burned a drop of oil after going
> through 3/4 of a quart in the first 1800 miles, after which point I
> changed the oil and moved on to normal driving for the 34,00 miles
> more that I had it.  Do it and reap the benefits.
>
> Steve
>
> On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 9:52 AM, Tony Hoffman <auditony at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Very common on 2.0T's. Piston rings are common, early wear leads to
> > burning. Have them take them into the dealership, they will do a
> > consumption check. Anything higher than 1qt/800 miles or so will probably
> > be covered by VW. However, full service history will be required, per VW
> > recommendation. I believe it's oil change every 10k, + or - 10%.
> >
> > Tony
> >
> > On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 9:18 AM, Steve Meyer <quattroslm at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
> >
> >> Howdy...I've got two friends dealing with oil loss in their '06 Passats.
> >> Both have the 2.0t.  There is nothing dripping and the local mechanic
> seems
> >> to think it's getting into the turbo/intercooler. Is this common?  Is
> there
> >> a recall? How do they fix it?
> >>
> >> Thanks!
> >> Steve
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