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Does a new PCV reduce oil consumpion??
« on: February 24, 2015, 11:05:08 am »
Morning all,

First of all mine is a 2006 GTI 49k, bog standard dsg model apart from 3" downpipe and sport cat.

Oil consumption is starting to annoy me. I know VW say that 1L in 1000mile is within tolerance but I find that hard to swallow. I am currently well within these "tolerances" at 500ml per 1000mile... still to much for my liking.

Has anyone seen reduced oil consumption when they have replaced their PCV??

I don't think mine is gone but apparently if it is it can cause excess oil consumption. I have yet to do the dipstick and oil cap quick tests. Will update when I do.

If it helps and my car passes the dip stick/ oil cap test then I might just upgrade it to the latest version anyway.

Many thanks,
Niall
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Re: Does a new PCV reduce oil consumpion??
« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2015, 11:57:02 am »
My handbook states accepted oil consumption is 1L per 1000km (621 miles) if that makes your consumption more realistic?.
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Re: Does a new PCV reduce oil consumpion??
« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2015, 02:18:34 pm »
My user manual also states 1L per 1000km is within tolerances...

but... has anyone with the revised PCV noticed a reduction in their oil consumption?
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Re: Does a new PCV reduce oil consumpion??
« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2015, 07:31:50 pm »
Mate I own a 2011 mk6 gti edition 35 and it uses oil just like my old edition 30 did before that

I always thought it was normal as some do it straight from new, and vw seem very relaxed whenever I mention it and tell me it's normal for a performance engine lol

Never let me down either way just make sure you check it after any spirited drives you may do and if around town driving check every few days  :happy2:
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Re: Does a new PCV reduce oil consumpion??
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2015, 08:36:14 pm »
Oh, so even the newer engines do it?

I had a 06 Focus ST before and it never used any between services, and I drove it spirited everywhere.

I'm just a bit concerned that it may be doing some long term damage.
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Re: Does a new PCV reduce oil consumpion??
« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2015, 09:21:48 pm »
Wouldn't worry, most engines will use some oil, it's almost impossible not to. Just be thankful u ain't got an rx8 lol.
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Re: Does a new PCV reduce oil consumpion??
« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2015, 08:05:33 am »
I wouldn't worry at all, I've owned loads of VW's over the last 26 years of driving and they've all used oil. I'd be more concerned if they didn't :happy2:
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Re: Does a new PCV reduce oil consumpion??
« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2015, 08:32:42 pm »
I've found that my car uses little oil. Over the past 2,000 miles I've only just topped it up. It read half on the dip stick.
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Re: Does a new PCV reduce oil consumpion??
« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2015, 01:34:04 pm »
I have just changed mine for the latest revision... mine is starting to drink more and more oil, plus there is some creamy oil around the oil cap recently as well.

Hoping it is just condensation, doesnt seem to be using any coolant
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Re: Does a new PCV reduce oil consumpion??
« Reply #9 on: February 28, 2015, 01:50:01 pm »
Quote from: TyGTI on February 28, 2015, 01:34:04 pm
I have just changed mine for the latest revision... mine is starting to drink more and more oil, plus there is some creamy oil around the oil cap recently as well.

Hoping it is just condensation, doesnt seem to be using any coolant
If your doing short journeys and yeah could be condensation if the engine not reaching temperature. I changed mine last year. Whats the part number on yours? Mines 06F 129 101 N
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Re: Does a new PCV reduce oil consumpion??
« Reply #10 on: March 01, 2015, 06:40:38 pm »
Quote from: GTiBlues on February 28, 2015, 01:50:01 pm
Quote from: TyGTI on February 28, 2015, 01:34:04 pm
I have just changed mine for the latest revision... mine is starting to drink more and more oil, plus there is some creamy oil around the oil cap recently as well.

Hoping it is just condensation, doesnt seem to be using any coolant
If your doing short journeys and yeah could be condensation if the engine not reaching temperature. I changed mine last year. Whats the part number on yours? Mines 06F 129 101 N

It was an N and now replaced with Rev R :)
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Re: Does a new PCV reduce oil consumpion??
« Reply #11 on: March 02, 2015, 11:47:30 am »
It was an N and now replaced with Rev R :)
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did you notice any difference or not had time to really notice yet?
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Re: Does a new PCV reduce oil consumpion??
« Reply #12 on: March 02, 2015, 07:03:31 pm »
Hopefully this will solve my slight lumpy idle when I put it into neutral
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Re: Does a new PCV reduce oil consumpion??
« Reply #13 on: May 03, 2015, 10:29:20 am »
I was in the same boat as you when I first got my edition 30, I changed the pcv and also did a service and changed to platinum 5w40, since then the oil level has barely dropped, maybe try switching oil as well ?
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