Does the Passat still burn engine oil now?

[DiCody]

Passat will consume engine oil, but the difference lies in the amount consumed. A small amount of oil consumption is normal. However, if the oil consumption is too high, you should go to a professional repair shop for inspection and maintenance to eliminate the fault. The following is an introduction related to car engine oil consumption: 1. As long as the engine is running, there will be engine oil consumption, which must be recognized. 2. Design value of engine oil consumption: This refers to the normal engine oil consumption considered during the design of the car. For imported models, it is generally 0.1-0.2g/kwh, and it is higher for German models. In China, the regulation for engine oil consumption is compared with gasoline consumption. It is considered normal if the engine oil consumption is less than 1% of the gasoline consumption.

[DiEsther]

As someone who has worked on cars for many years, I've seen quite a few Passat models. The oil burning issue mainly occurred in older models before 2015, especially those with certain EA888 engine variants. The root causes were poorly designed piston rings and failing oil separators, which led to excessive oil consumption in the combustion chamber. However, in the newer Passats, particularly post-2020 versions, Volkswagen has updated the piston materials and sealing systems, incorporating improved PCV valves, resulting in significantly reduced oil consumption. If you're driving a newer model, there's generally little to worry about, but it's still crucial to regularly check the dipstick and use high-quality engine oil during maintenance to prevent potential issues. Overall, technological advancements have made modern Passats more reliable.

[Eric]

I've driven a Passat for nearly ten years, upgrading from the old model to a new one, and I've had a deep experience with oil consumption. Earlier models, like those from around 2012, often required topping up the engine oil every 5,000 kilometers, which was quite annoying. But since I bought the 2021 model, the situation has changed dramatically. After driving it for a year and a half, the oil level has barely changed. I think Volkswagen has modified the internal structure of the engine, such as optimizing the valve stem seals, and the turbocharging system has become more stable. Now, driving is much more worry-free. I also remind others to choose newer models when buying a car and not to skimp on maintenance by using genuine engine oil.

[ValeriaAnn]

Recently helping a friend check out used Passats, oil burning is indeed a hot topic. Earlier models were prone to issues, but Volkswagen addressed this through recalls and design upgrades - newer vehicles are largely problem-free now. Recommend checking the production year before purchase - post-2019 models use the updated EA888 engine with lower oil consumption. I'd suggest getting a pre-purchase inspection done, have the technician check compression ratios. If driven normally with proper maintenance like timely oil changes, there shouldn't be major issues.