Engine oil consumption (VW Golf 1)

Some of the oil in the engine burns during operation. Thus, oil consumption is quite natural. As a rule, 0.5 liters per 1000 km of run is enough for a diesel engine. Volkswagen has set the consumption rate as the maximum permissible value: 1.5 liters per 1000 km. How much oil will your car need? It depends on the following circumstances:

Overfilling with oil causes its higher consumption, since the crankcase ventilation tube sucks excess oil through the intake manifold into the combustion chambers.

Viscous oil burns faster than thick oil. Summer or winter oil becomes liquid like water when hot. All-season thickened oil remains viscous. When driving on long highways, all-season oil can help reduce oil consumption through burning.

Oil (first of all, all-season), which has been working in the engine for too long requires additional refreshment with special additives.

The dynamic nature of driving a car requires higher fuel and oil consumption in the engine. This is especially noticeable when a new engine is immediately fully loaded.

During the break-in period, oil consumption may be high.

Engine leaks. Leaks are checked according to the description below in the text.

Engine defects. For example, defective valve stem seals; the clearance between the valve guide and the valve stem is too large; piston rings are installed incorrectly or have defects; the cylinder wall is damaged; piston wear.

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