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    Volkswagen Passat 1999 Problems

    Are you having problems with your 1999 Volkswagen Passat? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 1999 Volkswagen Passat issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 1999 Volkswagen Passat in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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    Mini oil crisis
    Answered by Graham Smith · 12 January 2006

    ALL engines use oil. It's the rate at which they use oil that can cause concern. VW engines have a reputation for using oil. There have been warranty claims from people running their engine low on oil and causing serious engine failure. They assumed modern engines don't use oil so didn't check the level. At 250ml/1000km I wouldn't be concerned, but I would be if it were using 1 litre/1000km. The point about the 15,000km service intervals is a good one. At the rate of 250ml/1000km your engine will consume almost four litres of oil between oil changes, which is close to a full engine fill. At 1 litre/1000km you would go through 15 litres between oil changes. Makes you wonder why you'd bother changing the oil.

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