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Technical Service Bulletin

Transaction No.: 2017813/23

17-18-06 - Oil Consumption Measurement

Condition
Applicable Vehicles
Model(s)

Year

Eng. Code

Trans. Code

VIN Range
From

VIN Range To

All

2000-2026

All

All

All

All

(Except Routan
and ID.4)

Revision Table
Instance Number

Published Date

Version Number

Reason For Update

2017813/20

10/9/2025

17-18-06

To include 2026 model
year applicability.

2017813/19

9/18/2024

17-18-06

To include 2025 model
year applicability.

2017813/18

6/20/2023

17-18-06

To include 2024 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.

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.

If the test plan is not located using the path above, use the search feature to find the “Oil Consumption
Measurement” test plan.

NOTICE
It is important that the steps in the oil consumption test plan are followed precisely, and that the weight of
the specified oil fill mass, as calculated by the test plan, is closely adhered to.
– An error of only 50 grams can alter the oil consumption measurement by 0.1 quarts at 1000 miles!

NOTICE
When completing the attached Oil Consumption Measurement Worksheet, it is important to carefully
document the weights of the empty measuring container, the oil fill volume before adding to the vehicle,
the weight of the residual oil in the measuring container, and the actual weight of filled oil amount before
road test.
– After putting the clean measuring container on the scale, it must be zeroed before adding the specified
oil fill volume to the measuring container. Once all of the oil has been added to the container, the
amount must be recorded under section ‘4c. Weight of oil only before adding to vehicle’.

Example work flow:
Once the scale is powered on and zeroed, add the empty, clean measuring container to the scale. Record
the weight under ‘4b. Weight of empty, clean measuring container’. Next zero the scale again and add the
required oil fill amount as calculated by the test plan. Record this figure under ‘4c. Weight of clean oil only

before adding to vehicle’. Next, add the engine oil to the vehicle and re-weigh the measuring container with
residual oil without zeroing the scale. Record this number under ‘4d. Weight of residual oil in measuring
container’ as a positive number. Subtract the figure in section 4d. from the figure in section 4c. and record
this number under ‘4e. Actual weight of filled oil amount before road test’ (See figure 1 below as an
example).

Figure 1
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.

If the results of the oil consumption test plan are within specification no further work is to be performed.
If the results are outside of the allowable specification proceed to step 3.

3.

Before any repairs are performed, a Volkswagen Technical Assistance Center (TACS) case must be
opened, and the results of the consumption test, copy of the diagnostic log, and the completed Oil
Consumption Measurement Worksheet must be sent for review.

NOTICE
When performing part 2 of the oil consumption test plan, it is critical that the final value entered from part 1
is accurate.
– When entering the filled oil quantity before the oil consumption road test, recall the figure recorded
under part 4e, ‘Actual weight of filled oil amount before road test’. If you enter the specified oil fill mass
that was calculated by the test plan your results will be incorrect!
– The 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.

Warranty

NOTICE
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

2000-2026

All

All

All

All

All Vehicles
(except Routan
and ID.4)

SAGA Coding
Use applicable Claim Type 1)

Claim Type:

Service Number:

1716
Parts Manufacturer

Damage
Code

HST

Damage Location
(Depends on Service
No.)

--

--

0010

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)

MY2025-2026
Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta,
Taos, Tiguan
Labor Operation 3) :

VOA2)

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

Road Test

01210002 = 00 TU

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 Worksheet
Date: ___________

1.

Dealer Data

Dealer Number:
Contact Person:
Telephone:

2.

Vehicle Data

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):
Warranty Start Date:
Model:
Engine Code:
License Plate Number:

3.

Customer Report

Estimated oil consumption as per customer:

quart(s) / 1000 miles

Complaint since (date/mileage):
Driving profile:

4.

% City
% Rural
% Highway

Oil Consumption Test Pt.1

4a. Required oil fill amount per ELSA Pro / Repair Manual:
4b. Weight of empty, clean measuring container:
4c. Weight of clean oil only before adding to vehicle:

quarts
grams

4d. Weight of residual oil in measuring container:

-

4e. Actual weight of filled oil amount before road test:
4f. Road test starting mileage:

=

5.

grams
miles

Oil Consumption Test Pt. 2

5a. Weight of drained oil after road test:
5b. Road test ending mileage:
5c. Road test starting mileage:

-

5d. Miles driven:

=

Calculated oil consumption per ODIS test plan:

Date:

grams
grams

Signature:

grams
miles
miles
miles
quart(s) / 1000 miles