Does the EA113 Engine Burn Oil?
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High oil consumption is also an unavoidable issue, as German engines, in pursuit of high power and lubrication protection, feature fine mesh oil storage grooves on the cylinder wall surfaces. While this enhances lubrication, it also leads to more oil being carried into the combustion chamber and burned. With current technology, it is still not possible to completely avoid this. Below is some relevant information: 1. EA111 Engine: The EA111 series by Volkswagen is the mainstay of the company's small-displacement engines, available in 1.4L and 1.6L variants. The EA111 series incorporates advanced technologies such as direct fuel injection and turbocharging. 2. BWH Engine: The engine initially used in the Bora at its launch, with a power output of 74KW, featuring two valves per cylinder and belt drive. The new Bora 1.6 also used the EA111 engine later, which was a revised engine model with the engine code CLS and a power output of 77KW.
I often come across owners of older Volkswagen models, like those driving the Sagitar or Golf, and it's indeed a common issue for the EA113 engine to burn oil. A friend of mine had a car that started burning oil noticeably after about 100,000 kilometers, requiring roughly half a liter of oil top-up every 2,000 kilometers. Upon disassembly, the main problems were found to be aging piston rings and valve stem seals, with oil seeping into the combustion chamber through the gaps and getting burned. If regular maintenance is neglected, leading to poor oil cleanliness and carbon buildup that jams the piston rings, this process can accelerate. However, it's not irreparable. Using high-quality full synthetic oil on schedule, regularly cleaning carbon deposits—especially for high-mileage older cars—and replacing the oil separator with an improved version can significantly alleviate the oil burning issue. Ultimately, prevention is more cost-effective than repair.
