Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Engine oil consumption

Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual / In the engine compartment / Engine oil / Engine oil consumption

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Engine oil consumption can vary from engine to engine and can change during the working life of an engine.

Depending on how you drive and the conditions in which the car is used, oil consumption can be up to 1.0 litre/2,000 km – and is likely to be higher for the first 5,000 km for new vehicles. The engine oil level must therefore be checked at regular intervals, preferably when refuelling and before long journeys.

When the engine is working hard the oil level must be kept within area , for instance during long motorway cruising in summer, trailer towing or climbing mountain passes.

Checklist

Carry out the steps in the specified order : With the engine at operating temperature, park the vehicle on a level surface to ensure that the engine oil reading is correct. Switch off ...

Changing engine oil

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsThe engine oil must be changed regularly in accordance with the data given in the service schedule. The engine oil and filt ...

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Fuses in the vehicle
Fig. 172 Dash panel on the driver side: fuse box cover Fig. 173 In the front left of the engine compartment: fuse box cover First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Fuses must always be replaced by a new fuse with the same amp rating (same colour and marki ...

Indicator lamps and fuel gauge
Fig. 129 In the instrument cluster: Variants A and B: fuel gauges for petrol and diesel. Variant C: fuel gauge for autogas First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Lit up Needle position Possible cause � ...

Adjusting the head restraints
Fig. 39 Adjusting front head restraint Fig. 40 Adjusting rear head restraint First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Every seat is fitted with a head restraint. The centre rear head restraint is designed solely for use with the centre rear seat. This head r ...