Scirocco oil consumption

[why_999]

Top it up and keep the record how much did you put in. I'd use only VW504.00 approved oil.

Does it matter which brand you use? I read Mobile is the preferred brand. Or any brand approved WV504.00?
Cheers

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[Diesel_vert]

Does it matter which brand you use?

Not at all.
VW 504/507 may be a proprietary oil standard, but it is open. That way, any lubricant manufacturer can submit their product to VW for evaluation and, upon passing their tests, obtain approval. You end up with a system where the consumer is free to use any brand of oil.

I read Mobil is the preferred brand. Or any brand approved WV504.00?

Mobil 1 ESP Formula 5W-30 is as good as any 504/507 oil and is excellent value for money, considering you can buy them in handy 1 litre bottles, and particularly if you live in Sydney.

Castrol is Volkwagens's technical and marketing partner, but from a business point-of-view, I'd think they have no reason to formulate their 504/507 lubricants any better than the criteria already laid out in the oil standard.

[why_999]

Thanks for the info...

It's so confusing reading and reading... but then at the shops I only see 502/505....

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[Diesel_vert]

Thanks for the info...

It's so confusing reading and reading... but then at the shops I only see 502/505....

504/507 is not compulsory unless you are on the LongLife service regime (which Australian cars aren't), but I would recommend it if you have a TSI engine.

They're not common, but you can find Liqui Moly Top Tec 4200 5W-30, Penrite Enviro+ 5W-30 or Shell Helix Ultra Extra 5W-30 on the shelves, though I'd just pick up some Mobil 1 ESP Formula 5W-30 from GL Lubricants.

[MGV]

DON'T check the oil level with the engine running!!
I was horrified to read some 'enthusiasts' were doing that!

[Lucas_R]

DON'T check the oil level with the engine running!!
I was horrified to read some 'enthusiasts' were doing that!

What!! Are you serious? Its an engine-off job. Flat ground, and engine off for say 5 mins to let the oil drain back down to the sump.

[Andych]

No quantifiable oil use on mine in a little over 3000 km.
Always careful until up to temp.

[mr gee]

6000ks on mine, no quantifiable use of oil so far

[Adam66]

Checked mine again today - short drive - 30min after engine stop.

100ml brought the level back to the full line.

I'll note that the day I got the car, the oil level was not right on the full line, but about 2mm below it. (after the engine cooled down)

So I reckon I've added 60-70ml from new.

After 6500k, would this be considered high oil usage ?

Adam

[Valver.]

After 6500k, would this be considered high oil usage ?

Adam

Not at all; that's very much within the "normal" range. 60-70ml probably wouldn't even be noticed on the dipstick by most people.

Oil consumption is normal, within reason, but there's definitely a correlation between how much oil an engine uses and how its run-in and treated in general.

A proper warm-up cycle is more important than anything