Oil question

[Rustybear]

Having had a BMW previously I am used to the oil light coming on every 1000 miles or so and having put a litre or so in. Had the golf gti for circa 6 months and no oil light has come on. Is it meant to and do they burn allot of oil? Checked the level and looks ok so just wanted to check. Car had full service before I bought it.

[GrayMK5GTI]

Some burn oil, some don't.

I've read on here it is due to how they were run in 

Anyway, the dipstick has a min and a max on it to enable you to check it, don't rely on the oil light to tell you. There was a thread on here the other day about the oil light only coming on for someone when the sump was practically bone dry 

My advice (and I'm sure 90% of the forum agree) is check it monthly at least by the dipstick 

Gray

[edd666999]

You should never wait for a oil light to top up oil....should really be checked regularly 

[Beddie]

There was a thread on here the other day about the oil light only coming on for someone when the sump was practically bone dry 

The OP of that thread overreacted somewhat imo, he had the yellow 'low oil level' warning come on then had a 'mechanic' check and top up the oil on a hot engine with 2.5l when the required amount on activation of the yellow warning is only 1litre to refill to capacity...

Checking monthly as you say and not relying on the warning is the way to go  

[MC71]

Had my ED30 6 months now and try to remember to check every month. It is something I am conscious about with a turbo'd engine. IMO don't just top it up, change it at least every 6 months, got a good deal on at National Tyres using (5 litres) Castrol Edge 5W30 For £40 ish about 2 weeks ago. For peace of mind it's worth it alone.

 

[gigolo456]

After reading this thread I went out and checked mine, and if anything the level was above the max level! My GTI was serviced bout ten wks ago, so not sure if owt 2 worry bout, bearing in mind ive had a TBE, Twintake and remap since then!? I'll b honest, ive never topped up, r needed to, in the 7 years ive had my car!! That oil refill has been in that rubber holder in my boot and has never been opened once, never mind used, lol!!

[reflex11]

i always check oil plus just changed other day.. can't help when eurocarparts have 30% off oil, 5w30 castrol edge 4lite + 1litre + oil filter =£43 pound...

[Frenzy]

After reading this thread I went out and checked mine, and if anything the level was above the max level! My GTI was serviced bout ten wks ago, so not sure if owt 2 worry bout, bearing in mind ive had a TBE, Twintake and remap since then!? I'll b honest, ive never topped up, r needed to, in the 7 years ive had my car!! That oil refill has been in that rubber holder in my boot and has never been opened once, never mind used, lol!!

don't mean to take the pee but you did check it whilst the car was level and the engine cold?

[Syrag64]

I was told to run the engine  then turn off leave 10mins then check oil, i'm wondering if i've been doing it wrong all this time? 

[MC71]

I check it when cold as that's what I've been taught but saying that many peeps do run the car, turn off engine, wait 15 mins then check the oil level (thinking its a more accurate reading when it's been hot and then settled)

[gigolo456]

I checked when the car was completely cold, and the surface is as level as my head, lol!! Maybe i should check when cold for only about 15 min!?