Hi all,
Thanks for taking the time to read my rather long epistle!
I am having issues with my 2007 VW Wolfsburg Edition
Since purchasing this car 1 year ago I have had nothing but problems with car letting out plumes of white smoke when I accelerate from stop following a brief hesitation and crackling noise. It does this irregularly and have had the car in the shop several times w/o resolution.
I also noticed that the car uses a lot of oil but nothing leaks unto my driveway. It takes about 1-2 quarts every 1000 miles or so.
To date I have had 3 bleeder valves installed and new spark plugs put in at different visits to the shop, per the dealership/repair shop recommendation but continues with oil loss.
One day I drove the car to State College, PA, very hilly terrain, and while climbing the mountainous highway, I heard that all-too-familiar crackling noise accompanied by flashing of the check-engine light warning light. The car started bucking pretty roughly but was able to reach a near by VW dealership where I was told one of the cylinders had been destroyed and will need a complete engine overhaul. I had that done soon afterwards, thanks to my Extended Service Warranty! The burning of oil, letting out of plumes of smoke with the crackling sound has since returned, however! I recently took it in to VW and they found oil in the turbo as well as soot on spark plugs. They recommend further testings not covered by the warranty company so I took it to a local VW repair guy who advised me to down grade to a regular motor oil, SAE 30 from the synthetic. I don't see much wisdom in his simple recommendation other than cutting the cost of the oil it's burning.
What do you recommend that I do?
Thanks for taking the time to read my rather long epistle!
I am having issues with my 2007 VW Wolfsburg Edition
Since purchasing this car 1 year ago I have had nothing but problems with car letting out plumes of white smoke when I accelerate from stop following a brief hesitation and crackling noise. It does this irregularly and have had the car in the shop several times w/o resolution.
I also noticed that the car uses a lot of oil but nothing leaks unto my driveway. It takes about 1-2 quarts every 1000 miles or so.
To date I have had 3 bleeder valves installed and new spark plugs put in at different visits to the shop, per the dealership/repair shop recommendation but continues with oil loss.
One day I drove the car to State College, PA, very hilly terrain, and while climbing the mountainous highway, I heard that all-too-familiar crackling noise accompanied by flashing of the check-engine light warning light. The car started bucking pretty roughly but was able to reach a near by VW dealership where I was told one of the cylinders had been destroyed and will need a complete engine overhaul. I had that done soon afterwards, thanks to my Extended Service Warranty! The burning of oil, letting out of plumes of smoke with the crackling sound has since returned, however! I recently took it in to VW and they found oil in the turbo as well as soot on spark plugs. They recommend further testings not covered by the warranty company so I took it to a local VW repair guy who advised me to down grade to a regular motor oil, SAE 30 from the synthetic. I don't see much wisdom in his simple recommendation other than cutting the cost of the oil it's burning.
What do you recommend that I do?