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#97 of 142 Excessive Oil Consumption by VWEosMystery Dec 21, 2008 (7:23 pm)
I have a 2007 VW Eos with 59,000 miles. I have serviced it religious but have been consuming about one quart of oil every 1,000 miles for some time. I have to add several quarts of oil between service intervals. It is not leaking oil on the floor. The dealership told me that 1/2 quart of oil consumption for every 600 miles is normal. I find this very hard to believe. Is anyone else experiencing this problem? It sounds like a major problem that VW is trying to avoid. Replies to this message: eosinseattle (Jan 24, 2009 11:50 am) superdogsteve (Feb 25, 2009 7:16 am) jws6 (Jul 09, 2009 5:47 pm)
#98 of 142 thinking of buy a volkswagon EOS lux by sue55 Jan 01, 2009 (9:47 pm)
I was thinking about buying a volvo c70 but was told by a friend to look into the Volkswagon EOS lux as a comperable car with a smaller prices tag. Has anyone heard of any comparisons of the two. Has anyone looked into both? thanks for any feedback. Replies to this message: superdogsteve (Jan 02, 2009 7:24 am) trackula (Jan 02, 2009 4:58 pm) jws6 (Jul 09, 2009 5:54 pm)
#99 of 142 Re: thinking of buy a volkswagon EOS lux [sue55] by superdogsteve Jan 02, 2009 (7:24 am)
Replying to: sue55 (Jan 01, 2009 9:47 pm) There are a lot of comparisons on the Internet, and even earlier in this string.   I love my EOS , but I would drive both if I were you. We selected the EOS, and love to drive it every day!   STEVE
#100 of 142 Re: thinking of buy a volkswagon EOS lux [sue55] by trackula Jan 02, 2009 (4:58 pm)
Replying to: sue55 (Jan 01, 2009 9:47 pm) We've had our EOS 2.0 (Base) for 11 months and love it. No issues at 12,000 plus miles; it has been trouble-free. Great car so far, very economical. I've not driven the C70, however friends with Volvos report high maintenance costs above 70,000 miles. Honestly, I'm convinced any car not well-maintained is going to have those issues though. There is a direct comparison in one of the auto mags you might want to check out. Google an "EOS C70 Comparison." We did that before our EOS purchase. It should turn up what you are looking for. Good luck with your decision.
#101 of 142 Throttle response by woobegone Jan 07, 2009 (5:02 pm)
Some posters have observed that the engine surges. I've noticed it as well, but I'm wondering if this is just normal for any turbocharged engine. It hasn't been problematic for me, and I'm used to the way the car drives so it doesn't bother me. Any seasoned turbo drivers have an opinion? Replies to this message: rob60657 (Jan 24, 2009 1:21 pm)
#102 of 142 Re: Excessive Oil Consumption [VWEosMystery] by eosinseattle Jan 24, 2009 (11:50 am)
Replying to: VWEosMystery (Dec 21, 2008 7:23 pm) This is a problem. VW seems not to understand HOW TO BUILD A NEW CAR THAT DOESN'T BURN OIL! previously, i drove a volvo s40 (loved it!) that burned thru brakes.   But buring oil is a DANGEROUS problem for VW in that the average US driver does not expect their new $36,000 vehicle to burn a quart/1,000 miles.   my VW Driver's manual does recommend checking the oil levels EVERY fill up. Frankly, i think VW has been deceitful. They've built a problem into their vehicles. This warning should have been put on a damn sticker inside the glove compartment! That way, I'd see the little note before i bought the darn car.   I now won't buy another VW . Replies to this message: superdogsteve (Feb 25, 2009 7:16 am)
#103 of 142 Re: Throttle response [woobegone] by rob60657 Jan 24, 2009 (1:21 pm)
Replying to: woobegone (Jan 07, 2009 5:02 pm) I'm told the surging, like the rolling forward or backward in Park, are a function of the manumatic transmission. Do any 6-speed owners have these same problems? I'm used to it after a year.
#104 of 142 RE; Trunk of Eos by ablegirl Feb 24, 2009 (8:23 pm)
I am thinking about purchasing an Eos. Love the way it drives. Will my golf clubs fit in the trunk with my golf cart? Replies to this message: eosinseattle (Mar 01, 2009 5:27 pm) mccher74 (Jun 04, 2009 2:33 pm)
#105 of 142 Re: Excessive Oil Consumption [eosinseattle] by superdogsteve Feb 25, 2009 (7:16 am)
Replying to: eosinseattle (Jan 24, 2009 11:50 am) I am also experiencing the oil consumption issue. My local dealer wants to do an oil consumption test, and if it uses more that 1 Qt of oil per 1000 miles then VW will do something otherwise they will do nothing.   I really love my EOS, but this is really frustrating. Can you imagine a quart per 1000 miles, when you brought it in for an oil change you wouldn't have any oil left.   Not to mention the recommended oil is expensive and an oil change at VW is $90. and they will not top it off without charging you for the oil.   Bad customer service on VWs part. The dealer agrees with me, but there is nothing they can do.   I guess this is common in VW 2.0L engines, although I have read the engines that have been rebuilt by the dealer no longer consume oil.   My recommendation is to check your oil between oil changes.
#106 of 142 Eos surging etc. by eosinseattle Feb 26, 2009 (10:40 am)
Replying to: trackula (Mar 17, 2008 3:10 am) this has been a remarkable vehicle on many respects.   VW had to COMPLETELY replace my entire transmission at 9K miles!   then 6 months later, the car wouldn't shift into anything other than drive or neutral (no reverse, or park- try getting your keys out in THAT mode!... not!!)   the 'surging' is something that i first noticed on my test drives, and found less surging on the Non-Sport model. (dunno if sport pckg is still offered, v-6 is no longer offered). i now simply 'baby' the accelerator to get around the surging and the 'lag' on acceleration is certainly more pronounced when cold (crappy car when cold, frankly).   the window's issue is entirely due to VW engineers on crack! they have designed in these problems with that mini auto-open feature when you turn off the car. i know why they did it (easier to close doors with windows slightly open), but it makes for b.s. like you read here on Edmunds. and try driving this car in wet weather! my left pant leg gets wet every time the driver's side window 'mini-opens'!!! not a car for the Pacific Northwet!!   VW ought to be ashamed with themselves for designing a car like this!. I've found VW customer service on the phone to be much more responsive that trying to deal with them online...

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