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Oil usage

Tiny
CHARLIE JOHNSTON
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  • 2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
  • 90,000 MILES
Why would my vw polo 1.2 12v use oil after service & timing chain etc. Replacement. Oil light flashes after approx 20mls driving.I have replaced oil switch & there no oil leaks
Monday, December 13th, 2010 AT 9:43 AM

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Tiny
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Do you know the weight of oil used and did they use mineral or synthetic oil?

Mark (mhpautos)
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Monday, December 13th, 2010 AT 10:52 AM
Tiny
CHARLIE JOHNSTON
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Semi synthetic 5/30 I think
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Monday, December 13th, 2010 AT 5:06 PM
Tiny
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Change to a full mineral oil and see if that helps, the synth may just not be up to the job if th engine is a bit worn.

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Monday, December 13th, 2010 AT 9:29 PM

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