Technical Service Bulletin

17-18-06 - Oil Consumption Measurement

Transaction
No:

2017813/15

Release date:

6/22/2021

Condition
Applicable Vehicles
Model(s)

Year

Eng. Code

Trans. Code

VIN Range
From

VIN Range To

All

2000-2022

All

All

All

All

(Except Routan
and ID.4)

Revision Table
Instance Number

Published Date

Version Number

Reason For Update

2017813/15

6/22/21

17-18-06

To include 2022 model
year applicability.

2017813/14

11/5/20

17-18-06

To include 2020 & 2021
model year applicability.

2017813/1

12/10/08

V170803

Original publication.

Customer states oil consumption is higher than the Volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5
quarts per 600 miles, or 0.5 liters per 1000 km.

Technical Background
In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion
engines consume a certain amount of engine oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine and may
change significantly over the life of the engine.
Typically, engines with specified break-in periods consume more oil during the break-in period, and the oil
consumption will stabilize after the break-in period. Refer to the Owner Manual for specific break-in
procedures.
Under normal conditions, the rate of oil consumption depends on the quality and viscosity of the oil, the
RPM at which the engine is operated, the ambient temperature and road conditions.
Further factors include the amount of oil dilution from water condensation or fuel residue and the
oxidation level of the oil.

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Technical Service Bulletin

17-18-06 - Oil Consumption Measurement

Transaction
No:

2017813/15

Release date:

6/22/2021

Production Solution
Not applicable.

Service
Before testing or attempting repair, explain Technical Background to the customer.
Prior to beginning Part # 1 of this test, visually inspect the engine for any signs of leaks. If leaks are
present, repair per Elsa before continuing with this bulletin.
If the customer complains that their engine is apparently consuming oil in excess of the Volkswagen oil
consumption standard above, an oil consumption test must be performed using the test plan in the VAS
6150/X or VAS 6160/X tester, before any repair is carried out.
Oil Consumption Test, Part # 1
Using the VAS tester, navigate to the Oil consumption measurement using one of the provided methods
below:
ODIS Service
 Diagnosis Operating Mode: Special functions top tab >> 17 – Sub systems, marginal conditions >> 01
– Oil consumption measurement >> Select “Perform Test” button.
Tip:
If the test is not located using the path above, use the search feature to find the “Oil Consumption
Measurement” test plan.
Oil Consumption Test, Part # 2
1. When the customer returns the vehicle to the dealership after a minimum of 630 miles (1014 km),
complete part # 2 of the oil consumption test plan using ODIS Service or the VAS 6150/X or VAS
6160/X tester.
2. Contact the Volkswagen Technical Assistance Center (TACS) with the results.
3. The results and diagnostic log must be sent to the Volkswagen Technical Assistance Center (TACS)
before any repairs are performed.
Note:
GFF oil consumption test can also be used for older engines not listed in the GFF test plan, since the test
and procedure is identical for all engines. Please use any current engine code.

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Transaction
No:

2017813/15

Release date:

6/22/2021

Technical Service Bulletin

17-18-06 - Oil Consumption Measurement

Warranty
Note:
If the result of the test is that the oil consumption is within the permissible tolerance, another oil
consumption test on the same engine will not be covered under Warranty within the next 25,000 miles
(40,000 km).
To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies
and Procedures Manual 1)
Model(s)

Year(s)

Eng. Code(s)

Trans. Code(s)

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

2000-2022

All

All

All

All

All Vehicles
(except Routan
and ID.4)

SAGA Coding
Claim Type:

Use applicable Claim Type 1)
Damage

Service Number:

Code

1716
Parts Manufacturer

0010

HST

Damage Location
(Depends on Service No.)

--

--

Phaeton, Golf, Rabbit, GTI, R32, Eos, Passat
Sedan, Passat Wagon, Tiguan, Tiguan LWB,
Atlas, Touareg, CC, Atlas Cross Sport, Arteon

WWO 2)

Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Jetta
Wagon, Golf Wagon, Jetta SportWagen, Golf
SportWagen, Taos

3ME 2)

Labor Operation 3) :

17160199 = 90 TU

Oil consumption test part # 1
Labor Operation 3) :

17160299 = 60 TU

Oil consumption test part # 2
Causal Part: Select Labor Operation

17160199
Diagnostic Time 4)

GFF Time expenditure 01500000 = 00 TU max.

NO

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Technical Service Bulletin

17-18-06 - Oil Consumption Measurement

Transaction
No:

2017813/15

Release date:

6/22/2021

01210002 = 00 TU

Road Test

NO

01210004 = 00 TU
Technical Diagnosis

01320000 = 00 TU max.

NO

Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2017813” in comment section of Warranty Claim.
1)

Vehicle may be outside any Warranty in which case this Technical Bulletin is informational only.

2)

Code per warranty vendor code policy.

3)

Labor Time Units (TUs) are subject to change with ELSA updates.

4)

Documentation required per Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual.

Required Parts and Tools
Part Description

Part No:

Engine Oil

See ETKA

Tool Description

Tool No:

VAS Diagnostic Tool

VAS 6150/X & VAS 6160/X with
ODIS Service with: current online updates

Midtronics Battery tester/charger

InCharge 940 (INC-940)
or
GRX3000VAS

Digital Scale

CPWP15

Digital scale with 15 kilogram capacity and 5 gram accuracy, tool number CPWP15, can be obtained by
contacting the VW Tools and Equipment Program at www.tools.vw.com or by calling 1-800-892-9650.

Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal.
Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.

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Oil Consumption Measurement
1.

Date:________

Dealer Data

Importer Number: ____________ Dealer number: ___________________
Contact person: ______________________________________________
Telephone: __________________ Fax: ___________________________

2.

Vehicle Data

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): ______________________________
Warranty start date: _______________
Model: _________________________
Engine code: ____________________
License plate number: _____________

3.

Customer report

Oil consumption as per customer: ____________ quart(s)/1000
Complaint since (date/mileage):

____________

Driving profile:
_______ % City
_______ % Country
_______ % Highway

4.

Measuring data

Oil fill amount per ServiceNet, Maintenance, fluid capacity chart _________ quarts
Filled oil amount before road test ________ grams
Drained amount of oil after road test ________ grams
Road test: Start: __________ Miles
END: __________ Miles
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

= ___________ Miles driven
Calculated oil consumption ________ quart(s) / 1000 miles

Date:

__________

Signature:______________________________