Does the Sagitar consume engine oil?
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The Sagitar does consume engine oil. The oil consumption phenomenon in the Sagitar mostly occurs in turbocharged engine models. Additionally, engine carbon buildup can increase oil consumption. Here are the manifestations of oil consumption in the Sagitar: 1. Cold-start oil consumption: When starting the car for the first time, thick blue smoke appears from the exhaust pipe, which disappears after a while. This situation may not recur on the same day but reappears later, indicating that the vehicle is consuming engine oil. 2. Acceleration oil consumption: When the vehicle is driving or idling, and the driver steps hard on the accelerator, a large amount of blue smoke is emitted from the exhaust pipe, indicating that the oil consumption phenomenon is already quite severe. 3. Others: In addition to blue smoke from the exhaust pipe, pulsating blue smoke can also be seen coming from the oil filler port. In this case, the engine damage is already very serious.
My 2018 Sagitar has run over 80,000 kilometers and indeed experienced higher-than-normal oil consumption. Friends who own EA211 engines should be aware, especially with older 1.4T models, that oil levels tend to drop noticeably after 50,000-60,000 km. This is mainly due to high temperatures during turbo operation causing seal aging, coupled with piston ring design issues. Last time after maintenance, I drove 3,000 km and found the dipstick level had dropped nearly 1 cm - replacing it with upgraded valve stem seals at the dealership improved the situation significantly. However, post-2019 models reportedly have improved sealing components, with new owners in our group reporting consumption within normal ranges. Honestly, as long as it's not burning half a liter per 1,000 km, keeping a spare oil bottle in the trunk isn't a big deal.
