Is the Lavida Really Burning Engine Oil?

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SanAdeline
07/30/25 4:17am
There is no widespread issue of engine oil burning with the Volkswagen Lavida, only a small number of owners have reported this problem. Due to design issues with Volkswagen's second-generation EA888 engine, some Lavida models equipped with this engine have experienced partial oil burning. Below is some information about the Lavida: Introduction: The Lavida is a sedan produced by Shanghai Volkswagen and was launched in June 2008. While continuing the 'dynamic and fashionable' design language of the A-segment car market, the Lavida embodies a new fusion of design DNA. Name Meaning: Its English name, LAVIDA, is a typical Spanish word meaning life, living, and hope, representing the unrestrained and dynamic power of life and a lifestyle full of fun.
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