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Excessive oil consumption (piston rings)

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Engine / equipment: 1.8 / 2.0 TSI-TFSI EA888, 2nd generation
Period mentioned: Approx. 2009–2015
Symptoms: Very high oil consumption (over 1 litre per 1,000 km), low oil warning, bluish smoke, oil-fouled spark plugs.
Possible cause described: Piston rings that are too thin carbon up and lose tension, letting oil into the combustion chamber. The crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve can also contribute.
Check for the garage: Controlled oil consumption test over 1,000 km, compression or leak-down test and a PCV valve check.
Cost cited in the source: €3,000–5,000 (new pistons and rings)A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

€3,000–5,000 (new pistons and rings)

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Controlled oil consumption test over 1,000 km, compression or leak-down test and a PCV valve check.

What are the symptoms?

Very high oil consumption (over 1 litre per 1,000 km), low oil warning, bluish smoke, oil-fouled spark plugs.

Which cars and years does it affect?

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