Does the Bora consume engine oil?
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Volkswagen's new Bora consumes engine oil, and the reasons for this issue are as follows: 1. Cold engine oil consumption: When the car's temperature has not fully warmed up, the engine exhaust pipe emits a lot of blue smoke, but it returns to normal after the engine warms up. This phenomenon is caused by aging valve stem seals. Due to the decrease in temperature, the rubber material of the valve stem seals becomes stiff, leading to incomplete sealing, allowing engine oil to leak from the valve into the combustion chamber and burn, resulting in the above phenomenon. 2. Hot engine oil consumption: Even after the car reaches normal operating temperature, the exhaust pipe continues to emit blue smoke, indicating poor sealing of the piston rings. 3. Poor piston ring sealing: Under the action of the oil pump, engine oil directly enters the combustion chamber through the leaking piston rings and burns, causing the exhaust pipe to emit blue smoke. There are several reasons for this phenomenon, such as material aging, carbon buildup jamming, excessive cylinder liner wear, etc.
The issue of oil consumption in the Volkswagen Bora—I previously drove a 2014 manual transmission model, which started to experience slight oil burning after about 60,000 kilometers. The main symptom was faster-than-normal oil consumption, requiring a top-up of around 400-500 milliliters every 5,000 kilometers. Later, I took it to a repair shop, and the mechanic diagnosed it as a piston ring sealing issue, which is a common problem with the Volkswagen EA888 engine. Many long-time owners have encountered similar troubles, especially during high-RPM driving or long-distance trips. Oil burning not only increases costs but also affects exhaust emissions and engine longevity, so I’ve become more cautious about oil specifications and usage habits, such as checking oil levels every 5,000 kilometers. The newer models have seen significant improvements, so it’s important to pay attention to the engine version when purchasing. Regular maintenance can greatly reduce the risk.
