using a lot of oil

Chat about your MKV (6N2) Polo GTi
Post Reply
nickpolo
Gold Member
Posts: 541
Joined: Tue Aug 02, 2005 2:55 pm
Location: West Sussex

using a lot of oil

Post by nickpolo »

i seem to be topping my gti's oil up a hell of a lot, its not smoking, as far as i can tell it aint leaking, driving okay, so i cant tell what the hell is wrong with it. any ideas peeps?

also, if i change the oil myself, what is the exact amount to fill it up midway on the dipstick, anyone know?
M6TT F
Bronze Member
Posts: 193
Joined: Sun Dec 11, 2005 2:39 pm

Re: using a lot of oil

Post by M6TT F »

nickpolo wrote:i seem to be topping my gti's oil up a hell of a lot, its not smoking, as far as i can tell it aint leaking, driving okay, so i cant tell what the hell is wrong with it. any ideas peeps?

also, if i change the oil myself, what is the exact amount to fill it up midway on the dipstick, anyone know?

it should say in your handbook how much oil to put in.
Dangerous Dave
Silver Member
Posts: 297
Joined: Fri May 27, 2005 10:52 am

Post by Dangerous Dave »

I changed the oil in mine and 3.5 L took it to just above min on the dipstick, it took just under 4 litres to the max.
HK 6N2
Bronze Member
Posts: 192
Joined: Fri Mar 25, 2005 11:24 am
Location: Hong Kong
Contact:

Post by HK 6N2 »

Dangerous Dave wrote:I changed the oil in mine and 3.5 L took it to just above min on the dipstick, it took just under 4 litres to the max.
Oh! My GTi only need 3L to reach the min mark on dipstick, If I fill
3.5L, it's over the max................ :roll:
andyg
Silver Member
Posts: 431
Joined: Sat Jul 17, 2004 8:58 pm
Location: UK

Post by andyg »

In the book its 3.2L to fill including filter, u sure u read ur dipstick right ?
HK 6N2
Bronze Member
Posts: 192
Joined: Fri Mar 25, 2005 11:24 am
Location: Hong Kong
Contact:

Post by HK 6N2 »

andyg wrote:In the book its 3.2L to fill including filter, u sure u read ur dipstick right ?
Sure I have......... :roll:
may be the old oils not all release out when change oil
Post Reply