Hi folks,
2014 Leon 5f 184bhp CUPA 167k miles
No DPF and EGR blanked
A few little issues arising which I’m assuming is due to the miles but maybe some of you have had these issues and have resolved them.
Firstly, long time issue since buying the car 3 and a half years ago, is oil consumption. It seems to have gotten worse over time and as it stands it’s burning about 1L per 600-800 miles. Different oils seem to have different performance. I think this may be due to bad maintenance from the previous owners following VW’s mad service intervals but that’s only an assumption, my thinking is either piston rings or valve stem oil seals? I currently change oil every 7k miles.
The car also hard starts sometimes, seems to be more often in warmer weather, however it will always start. After starting if it’s been a particularly long hard start is a lot of white smoke, any ideas what this could be?
Next is coolant loss, this has only started recently, maybe the last 2 months or so. No evidence of leaks or any coolant escaping out of expansion tank, while the engine is cold the coolant is sometimes below min level but after unscrewing cap it fills the tank back up.
Finally, I’ve noticed recently also that when unlocking the car the fuel pump clicks and hums briefly, which I hadn’t noticed before as I’m usually very sensitive to noises that are out of place so I’m convinced I would’ve heard it before.
Hopefully I can get some light shed on this!
Thanks in advance!
2014 Leon 5f 184bhp CUPA 167k miles
No DPF and EGR blanked
A few little issues arising which I’m assuming is due to the miles but maybe some of you have had these issues and have resolved them.
Firstly, long time issue since buying the car 3 and a half years ago, is oil consumption. It seems to have gotten worse over time and as it stands it’s burning about 1L per 600-800 miles. Different oils seem to have different performance. I think this may be due to bad maintenance from the previous owners following VW’s mad service intervals but that’s only an assumption, my thinking is either piston rings or valve stem oil seals? I currently change oil every 7k miles.
The car also hard starts sometimes, seems to be more often in warmer weather, however it will always start. After starting if it’s been a particularly long hard start is a lot of white smoke, any ideas what this could be?
Next is coolant loss, this has only started recently, maybe the last 2 months or so. No evidence of leaks or any coolant escaping out of expansion tank, while the engine is cold the coolant is sometimes below min level but after unscrewing cap it fills the tank back up.
Finally, I’ve noticed recently also that when unlocking the car the fuel pump clicks and hums briefly, which I hadn’t noticed before as I’m usually very sensitive to noises that are out of place so I’m convinced I would’ve heard it before.
Hopefully I can get some light shed on this!
Thanks in advance!