2002 Volkswagen Jetta burning oil

Tiny
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  • 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
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  • 59,500 MILES
Car burns about a quart of oil per 2000-2100 miles. No burning smell, no smoke, no oil leaking onto ground. It just runs through oil to where we have to add a quart at about 2000-2100 ofmthe 3000 between oil changes.
Sunday, September 14th, 2008 AT 8:14 PM

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Tiny
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Hi there,

what grade of engine oil are you using?

Mark (mhpautos)
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Monday, September 15th, 2008 AT 1:07 AM
Tiny
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I believe it's 5W-30
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Monday, September 15th, 2008 AT 10:47 AM
Tiny
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Hi there,

my lubrication index calls for 10W-40 or 15W-40 I would check with VW in your town as to what they recommend, I feel that the 5W-30 is to light.

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Monday, September 15th, 2008 AT 5:22 PM

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