oil usage

2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
90,000 MILES
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CHARLIE JOHNSTON
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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
Dec 13, 2010 at 9:43 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Do you know the weight of oil used and did they use mineral or synthetic oil?

mark (mhpautos)
Dec 13, 2010 at 10:52 AM
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CHARLIE JOHNSTON
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semi synthetic 5/30 i think
Dec 13, 2010 at 5:06 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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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.

mark (mhpautos)
Dec 13, 2010 at 9:29 PM
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