VAG 1.4TSI - am I nuts?
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We need a little runaround and a fabia vrs would be ideal. But it doesn't take too long to spot the oil consumption issue that plagues these engines. I'd be looking at a 2011/12 car which wold still be the CAVE engine so the worst of the lot although it seems that even the new ones aren't great. Apparently 500ml of oil every 600 miles is ok says VAG.
I'd more or less discounted them as too much trouble but there isn't much else out there similar.
Anyone any experience?
I'd more or less discounted them as too much trouble but there isn't much else out there similar.
Anyone any experience?
We bought a 2011 Fabia VRS when it just 3 months old, and experienced the oil consumption problem. Happily, Skoda replaced the engine at 7,800 miles under warrantee, and it has been fine since then - no oil consumption issue at all. I got the impression that engine changes were being done as a matter of course at the time to solve the issue, so you may well find them out there on the market.
I've a 2013 Leon with the 1.4TSI and in its first 20.000 Kms (13.000 miles) I had only to add less than half a litre of oil, and that was after 4 or 5 months after purchase.
Having heard of all the horror stories before buying the car I was checking the oil every weekend and was quite anxious as it was not going down!!
Having heard of all the horror stories before buying the car I was checking the oil every weekend and was quite anxious as it was not going down!!
Am about to P/X my red Polo GTI next week for the new one. 2010, 32k miles and no major issues with high oil consumption.. It does use about a litre every 1500 miles but apparently that it fairly normal for the engine, according to them it needs to be about a litre every 600 miles for them to do anything about it.
To stick up for this engine, I've done nearly 50k in a 2012 Fabia VRS over the last 3 years and while it has used some oil between services it is in no way as dramatic as some. I also had a dodgy spark plug error resulting in bad misfire under load.
In general it has really been no real issue, so there are good ones out there. It's a cracking little engine, shame it seems the manufacture was a little hit and miss.
In general it has really been no real issue, so there are good ones out there. It's a cracking little engine, shame it seems the manufacture was a little hit and miss.
2010 car. Replacement engine at 5,000 miles followed by EGRV, clutch-pack and other issues. VW customer service disgraceful but dealer honourable.
Wouldn't buy another VAG product in a hurry. Their breathtaking arrogance in relation to the emissions issue doesn't surprise me. Then again I suspect most manufacturers couldn't give a flying monkey's elbow.
Wouldn't buy another VAG product in a hurry. Their breathtaking arrogance in relation to the emissions issue doesn't surprise me. Then again I suspect most manufacturers couldn't give a flying monkey's elbow.
CaptainMorgan said:
I'd want a Skoda warranty to go near one.
Even though mine hasn't been too bad at all, I do second this. Factor in a fully loaded warranty. The amount of complex tech involved is a bit scary!To the OP all I would say is the engine and DSG combo are an impressive little package performance wise, but it has that too competent, numb feeling. Coupled with a pretty neutral chassis, very basic sports suspension set-up and a pretty basic, clearly cost efficient cabin it's not a car that would inspire you to put up with any major problems if they did raise their head.
If that sounds like I'm putting down my own car, for the money and willing to accept the compromises mentioned nothing much came close at the time. However if I'd had any major issues, or touch wood not, but in the future I would not bat an eyelid at getting rid, it inspires very little emotional connection.
Edited by vrsmxtb on Sunday 4th October 09:03
Rovinghawk said:
Deejbb said:
no major issues with high oil consumption.. It does use about a litre every 1500 miles.
By comparison, my 148k mile vehicle uses less than a tenth of that. I'd suggest that it's an issue.Alfa Twinsparks could get through oil that quick as well, as could RX8s
Personally, I'd find it annoying too but a lot of manufacturers wouldn't do much about that sort of consumption other than to tell you to monitor if and keep replenishing it
AlexIT said:
I've a 2013 Leon with the 1.4TSI and in its first 20.000 Kms (13.000 miles) I had only to add less than half a litre of oil, and that was after 4 or 5 months after purchase.
Having heard of all the horror stories before buying the car I was checking the oil every weekend and was quite anxious as it was not going down!!
Assuming it's a mk3 Leon, it's a different engine to the one used in the pre-facelift Polo GTI and mk2 Fabia vRs. Having heard of all the horror stories before buying the car I was checking the oil every weekend and was quite anxious as it was not going down!!
It uses the newer EA211 engine rather than the EA111.
It is a shame, the engine and gearbox combo was a good laugh to drive, my friend bought one new, it was every bit as capable as my 220bhp MK1
He had it for about 2 years and had no issues, had to chop it in for something bigger (Octavia vRS) in the end. It did develop a slight judder under acceleration but this was just as he part exchanged it so dont know what it was. They are and will offer a lot of car for the money, it's just a bit risky IMO.
He had it for about 2 years and had no issues, had to chop it in for something bigger (Octavia vRS) in the end. It did develop a slight judder under acceleration but this was just as he part exchanged it so dont know what it was. They are and will offer a lot of car for the money, it's just a bit risky IMO.
We've got a 1.4TSI ACT 140bhp, no issues with oil consumption, only have to put it in when it's taken out. This is obviously a turbo-only unit.
If you're looking for a run around might be one to consider, Got a Polo BlueGT, nice little car, not as fast as the vRS/GTI but probably more reliable.
If you're looking for a run around might be one to consider, Got a Polo BlueGT, nice little car, not as fast as the vRS/GTI but probably more reliable.
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