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Old news. SOME 2010-2012 180 CFCA engines had a problem with excessive oil usage. Apparantly corrected MY 2013 but occasionally surfaces post 2012.What do people know about this?
Just came across this review on the interenet.
Honest John - Review: Volkswagen T5 California (2010 – 2015)
Gruff engine, dashboard is more ‘van’ than Volkswagen car as is driving position, expensive and very much so with options, reports of catastrophic engine problems with 2.0BITD after 60k miles.
Thank you.Old news. SOME 2010-2012 180 CFCA engines had a problem with excessive oil usage. Apparantly corrected MY 2013 but occasionally surfaces post 2012.
Tended to kick in around 60k miles and some California’s, that frequently do low annual mileages crop up occasionally with this problem.
There are a number of theories relating to why, EGR frequently mentioned.
I have a 2014, 180 now at a shade under 100,000 miles and 250 mls oil usage/20,000 miles.
Some reading.
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Increased Oil Consumption Problem (2010 T5 Cali 180 bhp)
Hello All, I recently purchased a 2010 California from VW. It has covered 60,000 miles and is fitted with the 2.0 bi turbo 180 bhp engine. We have just returned from our first proper trip, we took in Italy and Germany on a 2,500 mile round trip. The van ran faultless apart from consuming...vwcaliforniaclub.com
Worth checking your oil cooler part number. If it ends with ‘D’ you’re running an updated version which should be ok.
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Thank you - I was about to ask where it was, then I opened the response and there it was.Worth checking your oil cooler part number. If it ends with ‘D’ you’re running an updated version which should be ok.
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Thank youThis doesn't mean that there is anything wrong with your engine. if you are concerned, there are a lot of threads relating to checking oil for contaminants to check for wear etc. The usual giveaway is excess oil consumption, by which time it's too late.
First step if you are worried would be analysis of the oil. I'm sure others will give the benefit of their experience.
Did you mean EGR cooler?Worth checking your oil cooler part number. If it ends with ‘D’ you’re running an updated version which should be ok.
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You have a few options with the 180BITDI if you're not already using excessive oil ...Thank you - I was about to ask where it was, then I opened the response and there it was.
Looks like I could be in trouble.
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Hi all. Currently in Switzerland and just lost power on autoroute. Blue smoke, full of oil day before, no warning lights, no oil light, now looks like blown engine. Anyone had any luck with claiming this via VW in any way or any idea on cost to fix? Been burning oil for a few years now so regularly checked oil but running out in 300miles from full????Old news. SOME 2010-2012 180 CFCA engines had a problem with excessive oil usage. Apparantly corrected MY 2013 but occasionally surfaces post 2012.
Tended to kick in around 60k miles and some California’s, that frequently do low annual mileages crop up occasionally with this problem.
There are a number of theories relating to why, EGR frequently mentioned.
I have a 2014, 180 now at a shade under 100,000 miles and 250 mls oil usage/20,000 miles.
Some reading.
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Increased Oil Consumption Problem (2010 T5 Cali 180 bhp)
Hello All, I recently purchased a 2010 California from VW. It has covered 60,000 miles and is fitted with the 2.0 bi turbo 180 bhp engine. We have just returned from our first proper trip, we took in Italy and Germany on a 2,500 mile round trip. The van ran faultless apart from consuming...vwcaliforniaclub.com
There is a VW TPI relating to the CFCA engine manufactured 2011-2012 with a list of involved engine numbers. Depending on the age of your vehicle , a possible chance with some legal representation.Hi all. Currently in Switzerland and just lost power on autoroute. Blue smoke, full of oil day before, no warning lights, no oil light, now looks like blown engine. Anyone had any luck with claiming this via VW in any way or any idea on cost to fix? Been burning oil for a few years now so regularly checked oil but running out in 300miles from full????
Just an asideUnfortunately I've now had to replace my engine due to the EGR issue. All was fine until I noticed higher oil consumption over the past 6 months at around 110,000 miles but the engine was feeling strong and no smoke but suddenly the oil consumption went to 1 litre plus every 1,000 miles. More details here ...
Post in thread 'Losing oil somewhere?' https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/losing-oil-somewhere.43211/post-623334
I disagree, a fully serviced and well maintained diesel engine should be good for at least 300k miles. Turbos and ancillary parts may wear sooner as that's just general maintenance on high milage units but the core engine should last. If the EGR hadn't dumped aluminium into the engine it would have been fine, just a shame VW won't admit to the issue. With my age of vehicle (2010) and the high mileage I didn't expect any contribution back from VW so I simply purchased a new engine from a third party without any grief.Just an aside
Not so long ago getting 100,000 miles life out of an engine was deemed as good to exceptional and now we seem to categorise anything less as a Manufacturers fault for which they should be liable.
How times/attitudes change.
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It would appear that our definition of 'not so long ago' differs as mine is last century.I disagree, a fully serviced and well maintained diesel engine should be good for at least 300k miles. Turbos and ancillary parts may wear sooner as that's just general maintenance on high milage units but the core engine should last. If the EGR hadn't dumped aluminium into the engine it would have been fine, just a shame VW won't admit to the issue. With my age of vehicle (2010) and the high mileage I didn't expect any contribution back from VW so I simply purchased a new engine from a third party without any grief.
Same here, had diesels for over 40 years, my old 1980's BMW 520i had over 250,000 miles on it when I sold it and was still running perfectly. Mind you the electrics were crapIt would appear that our definition of 'not so long ago' differs as mine is last century.
Hi all. Currently in Switzerland and just lost power on autoroute. Blue smoke, full of oil day before, no warning lights, no oil light, now looks like blown engine. Anyone had any luck with claiming this via VW in any way or any idea on cost to fix? Been burning oil for a few years now so regularly checked oil but running out in 300miles from full????
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