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VW and Skoda engine oil use

I read your used-car report on the VW Passat and noted your comments on VW engines using oil. Does that also apply to Skoda engines?

Not every VW engine uses excessive oil, but they do seem to use oil as a rule, and some use more than they should. Skoda engines are VW engines, so I would also be watchful of the oil consumption of those if I owned one. It’s a matter of making regular checks, so you don’t get caught out. If the oil usage appears to be excessive take the car back to the dealer and have them do a consumption test to determine the actual usage.

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