Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: 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 ...
Other materials:
General Information
Perform a road test to determine if a vehicle pulls to one
side and if so, when and to which side. If the vehicle pulls to
one side. Refer to
→ Chapter „Corrective Action When Vehicle Pulls to One Side“.
If the vehicle ali ...
Cleaning windows and exterior mirrors
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsCleaning windows and exterior mirrors
Moisten the windows and exterior mirrors with commercially available, alcohol-based
glass cleaner.
Dry the glass surfaces with a clean chamois leather or a lint-free cloth. Chamois
l ...
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 the engine and wait a few minutes
for the engine oil to flow back into the sump.
Open the ...
