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But what about warranty? I would really want to switch to 5w-30, but is it legal in terms of warranty? My concern is that if Seat will need to replace engine eventually (and I have 5 year warranty purchased), they probably will be extremely picky to find the reasons not to do that. And as this engine has no proper cylinder linings, with my type of usage of the car (just weekends, far from eco mode), probably it will end up like that. Burned oil leads to stuck rings, stuck rings - lead to cylinder wall scratches, damaged cylinder wall should lead to catastrophic results with this engine. So my goal is to have everything nice and clean as possible in terms of service history. Of course will try to go to the dealer for oil change soon, at around 7500, like I do with my cupra. But cupra is using 0w-40, not this water. Wish "FakeRacing" had normal engine like old cars have, but these days seem to be gone. Even this FR was really pain to find and buy, because they don't make them with engines anymore45 000km, almost zero oil consumption. But I have switched to 5W-30 from 0W-20 immidiatelly. (At 2000km - new oil - new filters ...)
I am changing my oil in 10 000km intervals.
That's what i did also ....using the 5w-30 since day one....changed the oil at 1500km and since then using 5w-30 with no issues at all in regards to oil consumption...45 000km, almost zero oil consumption. But I have switched to 5W-30 from 0W-20 immidiatelly. (At 2000km - new oil - new filters ...)
I am changing my oil in 10 000km intervals.
Interesting. I thought my "fakeracing" has particle filter. Mine is 2019 MY.Few days after reading this thread I got a low oil warning on the dash of my 1.5 TSI Ibiza.
Luckily I had a litre of VW 504/507 oil in the boot that Seat gave me when I bought the car. I didn't think using VW 508 oil was important in the Ibiza as it doesn't have the GPF filter like other VAG cars with the 1.5 TSI ?
Went to the dealer yesterday and they changed oil to 5w30 (VW504). Will see how consumption goes from there.[/QUOTE
I recon you will see a significant difference. As. I have never been a fan of these very thin oils. A wider spectrum good quality branded multigrade is the way to go. As it strikes a balance from cold weather protection right up to hot summer stuck in traffic. 5w30 suits the British weather range perfectly. : )
My thought in this is very ying and yang, Everything in balance. Car manufactures are looking to get better fuel mileage which ever way they can. Very thin oils give less drag and resistance. However thicker oil cushions moving parts My Evo engine sounds much smother on 5w 30. Especially when cold. Car manufactures, it not in there interest to make your engine last for 2 hundred thou. As they want to flog you another car as soon as.
My dealer is already started phoning me trying to get me to upgrade my Ibiza. Despite me telling them this is my dream car. My bucket list was to go out build and spec a new car of my choice just once in my life. It took me 16 years of saving. My car is not quite 2 years old.
Also a point dealers have a conflict of interest. They do not want to pamper and service your car. As they want to flog you another one too.
I was very surprised when my Ibiza was delivered. It only had 4 miles delivery mileage. There was not a scratch chip or ding on it. from shipping. I had no issues what so ever, It has not had to go back to the dealer for a silly fix. Unlike British Leyland cars in the 70's A guy across the road where I used to live. Said his car in the first year had spent more time back at the dealership than on his drive. So weather I got a good one? Or it is a testament to Seats attention to detail quality control? Or customer satisfaction? Well I am not swapping I am sticking.
Be very interesting to know the outcome of your oil change. Of course it is going to take a bit of time to show the outcome. However please update the forum on this. As it is very valuable information to other owners. I do hope it works out for you. : )