Is the Volkswagen Phideon prone to excessive oil consumption?
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Not severe. Exceeding the upper limit of the oil dipstick slightly can have an impact, leading to engine oil consumption, primarily manifested as blue smoke from the exhaust pipe. Specific details are as follows: 1. Symptoms of oil consumption: If the engine shakes during idle, or if the engine oil is significantly low within a routine maintenance (oil change) cycle (without any leakage), then the vehicle is experiencing oil consumption. 2. Causes of oil consumption: (1) Incorrect installation or misalignment of piston rings, though this is rare and has a low probability of occurrence. (2) Overfilling of engine oil, exceeding the upper limit on the dipstick. (3) Dirty throttle body.
I've been driving the Volkswagen Phideon as a family car, and the oil consumption issue seems quite common but still manageable. My own car is a 2018 model, and it does burn oil a bit quickly—the oil light comes on roughly every 6,000 km, requiring a top-up of about half a liter. In severe cases, blue smoke may appear from the exhaust, and the power output drops, which is quite annoying. However, the Phideon's engine design has improved significantly compared to older models. With regular maintenance and full synthetic oil, it's mostly trouble-free. I've heard that earlier 2016 models had more issues, like loose piston ring seals, which might cost thousands to repair with replacement parts. Overall, it's not extremely severe, but it's still important to take it seriously—get into the habit of checking the dipstick monthly to avoid engine seizure and safety risks. Don’t ignore the problem, and avoid aggressive throttle inputs. The car is generally quite reliable.
