Why is Volkswagen Said to Burn Engine Oil?
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Here are the reasons why Volkswagen burns engine oil: 1. As long as the car engine starts to run, it will consume a certain amount of engine oil, and Volkswagen consumes more than a certain standard, so it is said that Volkswagen burns engine oil. 2. There are many reasons for engine oil burning, such as excessive piston clearance or wear, aging valve oil seals, turbocharger floating bearings, problems with the oil-water separator, etc., which can all lead to engine oil burning.
I've been driving Volkswagen cars for 10 years, and my friends often discuss this issue. Oil burning mainly occurs because older Volkswagen engines had design flaws, such as insufficiently tight piston ring seals, allowing oil to leak into the combustion chamber and burn. Turbocharged models, with higher pressure, tend to consume oil more quickly. During daily driving, frequent hard acceleration or prolonged high-speed driving can make oil consumption more noticeable. It's recommended to regularly check the oil dipstick—once every 1,000 kilometers—and top it up if needed. Using full synthetic oil can help mitigate the problem. Additionally, certain Volkswagen models like the early versions of the Passat or Tiguan were more prone to this issue. Although newer models have been improved, the reputation among owners has already spread.
