Volkswagen Golf 2021 Owner's Manual page 250

WARNING
If you must change the engine oil yourself, be sure
to take the following precautions:
·
Always wear eye protection.
·
To reduce the risk of burns from hot engine oil,
let the engine cool down completely before be-
ginning.
·
When removing the oil drain plug with your fin-
gers, stay as far away as possible. Always keep
your forearm parallel to the ground to help pre-
vent hot oil from running down your arm.
·
Drain the oil into a container designed for this
purpose, one large enough to hold at least the
total amount of oil in your engine.
·
To reduce the risk of poisoning, never drain the
oil into empty food or beverage containers that
might mislead someone into drinking from
them.
·
Always use an oil that has been specifically ap-
proved for your vehicle → page 246, Engine oil
specifications.
·
Engine oil is poisonous and must be stored out
of the reach of children.
·
Continuous contact with used engine oil is
harmful to your skin. Always protect your skin
by washing thoroughly with soap and water.
Before changing the oil, first make sure you
know where you can properly dispose of the
old oil.
Dispose of the old oil in an environmentally-
responsible manner. Never dump the old oil
on garden soil, in wooded areas, in the street, into
streams, rivers, or bodies of water, or down sewage
drains.
Recycle used oil by taking it to a collection fa-
cility for used engine oil in your area, or con-
tact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an author-
ized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Volkswagen recommends that you always
have your oil and oil filter changed by an au-
thorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volks-
wagen Service Facility. They have the required ex-
pertise and special tools and will dispose of the old
oil properly.
248 Checking and refilling
Engine oil consumption
Please read the introductory information and
heed the Warnings and Notice
To provide effective lubrication and cooling for in-
ternal engine parts, all internal combustion engines
use some oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to
engine and may change over the life of the engine.
Engines tend to use more oil during the break-in pe-
riod than they do afterward, when oil consumption
has stabilized.
Under normal conditions, the rate of oil consump-
tion depends on oil quality as well as viscosity, en-
gine speed (rpm), outside temperature, road condi-
tions, the amount of oil dilution caused by con-
densed water or fuel residue, and oxidation of the
oil. Oil consumption may increase with engine wear
over time, until replacement of worn engine parts
may become necessary.
Volkswagen recommends that you to check the en-
gine oil level at regular intervals, preferably every
time you fill the fuel tank, and always before a long
trip. Your vehicle may consume engine oil depending
on several variables. A maximum of 1 quart per
1200 miles (1 liter per 2000 km) would be consid-
ered normal. New vehicles may consume more oil
over the first 3000 miles (5000 km).
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The oil pressure warning light is not an indicator of
low engine oil level. If the warning light stays on or
flashes while driving (above 1500 rpm), a chime will
sound. It indicates that the oil pressure is too low.
Stop the engine in a safe place immediately, check
the engine oil level and add oil if necessary. If the
engine oil level is normal, but the light continues to
flash, do not keep driving or let the engine idle, as
damage may occur.
If you believe your engine uses too much oil, we rec-
ommend that you consult your authorized Volkswa-
gen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility
so that the cause of your concern can be properly di-
agnosed. Please keep in mind that accurate meas-
urement of oil consumption requires great care and
may take some time. Your authorized Volkswagen
dealer and authorized Volkswagen Service Facility
have instructions for how to measure oil consump-
tion accurately.
can be up to 1 quart per 1200 miles (1 liter per
2000 km). Consumption may be higher for new vehi-
cles during the first 3000 miles (5000 km).
Depending on the way the vehicle is driven
and the operating conditions, oil consumption
on page 246.