Do Volkswagen Cars Burn Engine Oil?
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Volkswagen cars do experience engine oil consumption, which is commonly referred to as 'burning oil.' In reality, burning oil means that the oil leaks into the engine combustion chamber and burns, resulting in white exhaust smoke, a foul odor, and sticky residue at the exhaust pipe outlet. Below are the causes and solutions for burning oil: Causes of Burning Oil: Using engine oil of poor quality or with viscosity grades that do not meet requirements. Low-quality engine oil can accelerate wear, and oil viscosity that is either too low or too high can lead to poor engine lubrication, increasing wear on piston rings and cylinder walls, reducing sealing performance, and causing oil burning. Solutions for Burning Oil: Using fuel additives can help. Some cases of oil burning are related to carbon deposits. While carbon buildup in the engine is unavoidable, it can be mitigated with the use of cleaning-type fuel additives.