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Re: 6R GTI 1.4 Oil Usage Poll

Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2015 7:06 pm
by Jerry77
VW service found, that my engine had old type of pistons and no extra oil jets in block. So my pistons were cracked because of overheating???? No chip, just OEM engine, only air filter and TBE. Also my pistons were overloaded by carbon...26k on the clock.....:o((


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Re: 6R GTI 1.4 Oil Usage Poll

Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2015 7:30 am
by DKPOLOGT
Read this. Very good info on this bad engine.

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=407682




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Re: 6R GTI 1.4 Oil Usage Poll

Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 1:03 pm
by MHO
I'm taking my 2012 GTi (CAVE) with 23,000 miles on the clock back into VW for the second part of the oil test. Oil light came on again yesterday having done 700 miles. Will be interesting to see how the garage deals with this and whether they will just replace parts or engine

Re: 6R GTI 1.4 Oil Usage Poll

Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2016 6:36 pm
by Spag_bol
I'm at work at my oil light has come on from cold as I've just popped out for tea.. can someone advise me what oil to buy please.. 2011 6r GTI

Thanks.

Re: 6R GTI 1.4 Oil Usage Poll

Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2016 9:17 pm
by alexperkins
5w30 longlife 3, Castrol edge or similar. Must meet VW 505/507 specifications