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Learned something today. Being mechanically sympathetic everytime I start Purdey I go through the flat on the floor procedure plus clutch learn. Then I don't rev the engine until the temperature is up. It is the last point where I have learned something new. The temperature gauge is for the water not the oil. Apparently the oil can take up to 8 or 10 miles to reach temperature. I was told this by the manager of our VW garage who was explaining the running in procedure for Molly's car which has forced induction.
Since you're on about the Polo GTI it has an oil temp gauge if you flick through the menus.
I'd be more concerned about the amount of oil it uses. If it's less than 1 litre per 1500 miles send it straight back to the dealer. It's the one flaw in the 1.4 TSI design, lots of people have had new engines fitted because of it. Some are fine though.
I'd be more concerned about the amount of oil it uses. If it's less than 1 litre per 1500 miles send it straight back to the dealer. It's the one flaw in the 1.4 TSI design, lots of people have had new engines fitted because of it. Some are fine though.
snuffy said:
My first Esprit had a volt meter on the instrument panel.
Mine does Tells you whether the alternator is in good health or not, I also use mine to spot when the radiator fans kick in as there is a big current drain. In fact traffic on a dark night, driving an Esprit is all about power management or the battery drains itself
Zod said:
BMW M cars used to have oil temperature gauges. Disappointingly, they've dropped them now.
My e92 m3 has a gauge on the outside edge of the rev counter. When cold it sits around 5500-600 I.e. do not exceed these revs. As engine warms up it reduces until it hits the 8500 limit. Unless they have dropped this since I got it in 2007?George29 said:
Since you're on about the Polo GTI it has an oil temp gauge if you flick through the menus.
I'd be more concerned about the amount of oil it uses. If it's less than 1 litre per 1500 miles send it straight back to the dealer.
So if it uses more than 1ltr every 1500 miles ts ok thenI'd be more concerned about the amount of oil it uses. If it's less than 1 litre per 1500 miles send it straight back to the dealer.
One of the most annoying things about modern cars is the lack of oil temperature and pressure read outs.
Most have a low pressure warning but by that time it can already be too late.
Yes, oil takes about 8-10 miles to warm up properly.
Chris
Most have a low pressure warning but by that time it can already be too late.
Yes, oil takes about 8-10 miles to warm up properly.
Chris
Edited by toohuge on Tuesday 26th February 02:38
burntout said:
I have a superb starting from cold ritual... Start car, leave to stand for 15 mins ticking over... large coffe and a marlborough light... Done!! Engine is always well warm enough by then...
Leaving an idling engine to warm though I wouldnt class as harmful, its not considered the best way to warm up an engine, the engine needs light load and rev cycles, labouring and idling from cold for long periods is not best practice.Gassing Station | Aston Martin | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff