VW 2.0T question

Grant Lenahan glenahan at vfemail.net
Wed Nov 28 08:22:18 PST 2012


I buy this. None of my cars burn a drop. Others with the same cars burn quarts.

Grant
On Nov 28, 2012, at 11:00 AM, Steve Marinello 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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