The reliability and durability of the Volkswagen Polo power plant directly depends on the quality of the oil being poured and compliance with the timing of its replacement. Therefore, the car owner must take a responsible approach to the choice of motor lubricant and follow all the manufacturer's recommendations.
The most popular original oil has VW 502 00 or VW 504 00 approvals. Its cost is more than 3,000 rubles. The manufacturer also allows the use of the less common VW 501 01 and VW 503 00. 504 00 oil has the largest amount of high-tech additives that maximize the replacement period, so it is better.
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Original oil Volkswagen Polo
A 502 00 approved grease designed for heavy duty applications where reduced drain intervals are required. The use of oil 502 00 is justified only by the economic side, so experienced car owners do not advise filling it.
As the engine wears, the viscosity must be increased. Otherwise, the car owner will face a constant leak of oil seals and sweating of the engine. The use of too thick oils in the motor is unjustified. They do not provide sufficient lubrication of rubbing surfaces, reduce engine efficiency, and can cause scoring.
Volkswagen's proprietary system for classifying and sequencing motor oils is not very common among lubricant manufacturers. Therefore, it is quite difficult to find it on the labels on the canister. In the international classification, the specified tolerances correspond to liquids with ACEA, A2 or A3 indices.
The table below shows the article numbers and the approximate cost of good analogues of the original oil for the Volkswagen Polo.
Refueling volumes and replacement intervals
Dealers recommend changing the engine oil in a Volkswagen Polo car every 15 thousand kilometers. According to the reviews of car owners, the interval should be reduced to 7 - 8 thousand kilometers.
Normal oil consumption in a Volkswagen Polo engine
According to the manufacturer's statements, the entire line of power plants has the same oil consumption rate. The engine can eat up to 1 liter per thousand kilometers. This tolerance is quite large. During the operation of the car, the actual consumption is much less. An increase in oil consumption to 1 liter per thousand kilometers is possible only in case of excessive engine wear or a malfunction of its components.
According to the reviews of car owners, the oil consumption rate is 150 -200 grams. If the engine eats more than 250 grams per thousand kilometers, then attention must be paid to the condition of the piston rings, gaskets and seals.
Most often, increased consumption occurs due to coked oil scraper and compression rings. This trouble appears with a run of more than 100 thousand km. The increased pressure of crankcase gases can cause engine sweating even at 55-75 thousand on the odometer. In this case, oil consumption increases over time. It is not uncommon for a motor to consume more than a liter per thousand kilometers.
Required Tools
In order to replace the engine oil in the engine on a Volkswagen Polo sedan car, the car owner will need a set of tools and materials that are shown in the table below.
- Oil filter. The original product has the article number 03C115561H.
- O-ring for drain plug.
Do-it-yourself oil change process for a Volkswagen Polo
An oil change on a Volkswagen Polo sedan with a 1.6 liter engine is carried out according to the instructions below.
- Put the car on a viewing hole. Warm up the engine.
- Open the hood.
- Unscrew the oil filter with a special wrench.
The process of removing the oil filter with a homemade tool
- Wipe the thread and the seat from contamination with a rag.
Surface cleaning process
- Remove the oil filler cap.
Lid removal process
- Place a container under the old oil drain hole.
Container under the oil drain hole
- Unscrew the drain plug with a wrench.
- After draining the old oil, visually inspect the drain plug. If it is in good condition, only the O-ring should be replaced.
- Screw the drain plug into its seat.
Cork screwing process
- Take a new oil filter and lubricate the seat threads and sealing gum with oil.
Volkswagen, as it has already historically followed, approaches the issue of recommendations for engine oils for its cars with all scrupulousness. Firstly, this automaker has its own technical fluid tolerance system, which is used by many motor oil companies. And secondly, in the technical manual of any Volkswagen model you will not find a list of a dozen types of oils. There will be only a couple of positions here, but at the same time, no one will have any doubts about their compliance with a certain engine.
On the Russian market, Volkswagen Polo is the company's most demanded car on our market, it is presented with a pair of 1.6-liter MPI gasoline engines, the EA 211 series, whose power is 90 and 110 horsepower. A month ago, these engines were offered with a power of five units less, but after the establishment of their production in Kaluga, the power plants were slightly boosted.
The main features of these motors are the modular design of the camshaft housing, an integrated exhaust manifold in the cylinder head and a toothed belt as a timing drive.
The Volkswagen Polo leaves the assembly line with a flooded LongLife 3 VW 5W30 G 052195M4 engine oil, which meets the 502.00 tolerance according to the VW brand classification. At the same time, it is also recommended to pour it before the first inspection.
And only after TO-1 can you change the engine oil being poured. It, according to the manual for the Volkswagen Polo, must comply with the VW 502.00 approval and ideally be produced by Volkswagen in Germany. The last statement is important in light of the fact that recently one can often find Volkswagen technical fluids, on which Romania, Moldova or China are indicated as the production location. We failed to find official information about whether Volkswagen has production facilities for the production of technical fluids in these countries and whether they are imported to Russia, so we can say with a high degree of probability that we are talking about fakes.
The VW 502.00 approval indicates light-running engine oils for gasoline power plants that operate in difficult and extreme conditions.
In addition to its own engine oil, Volkswagen officially recommends pouring Volkswagen Polo into the engine oil production Castol . It is quite possible that we can talk about certain partnerships, but we have not seen a single bad review about the liquids of this brand. Oils have also proven to be good for Volkswagen Polo engines SHELL Helix Ultra and Mobil 1, but here you need to look for the compliance of a particular engine oil with the A2 or A3 tolerance according to the European ACEA classification.
The fact is that Volkswagen's proprietary engine oil classification system is not very common, and many manufacturers of technical fluids do not use it in their designations. Therefore, if necessary, you need to look for oil with indices ACEA A 2 or ACEA A 3, which will match the engine oils recommended for the Volkswagen Polo and for which you will need 3.6 liters during the change.
The oil change intervals in the engine of this budget model are traditional for most cars. Volkswagen recommends changing engine oil every 15 thousand kilometers, but in difficult operating conditions this interval can be increased to 8-10 thousand kilometers. These include frequent driving in traffic jams, the inability to fill in only proven high-quality fuel, the predominance of short trips over long ones, and air pollution in megacities. In principle, at least one of these factors is faced by most motorists, which is why the Volkswagen-recommended oil change interval in the Polo can be considered idealized.
Everything would be fine, the motor is like a motor, if it were not for the knock of the engine on a cold one. A lot of CFNA motors start knocking before reaching a hundred thousand kilometers, and in some cases a defect occurs already in the first 30 thousand.
Be careful when buying. A common problem is progressive knocking after a cold start.
Engine Polo Sedan CFNA 1.6 l. 105 HP
At one time, the entry into the Russian market of the Polo Sedan model costing from 399 tr. (!) became a sensation and was considered an achievement of the Volkswagen concern. Still would! To get Volkswagen quality for that kind of money is a dream of many. But, as often happens, the low price had a bad effect on the quality of the product - the Polo Sedan engine CFNA 1.6L 105 HP was not as reliable as expected.
CFNA 1.6 engine was installed not only on the Polo Sedan, but also on other models of the Volkswagen group, including those assembled abroad. From 2010 to 2015, this motor was installed on the following models:
Volkswagen
- Lavida
- Vento
- Polo Sedan
- Jetta
- Fabia
- roomster
- Rapid
If you do not know which motor is installed on this particular car, then you can find out by the VIN code of the car.
CFNA issues
The main problem of the engine CFNA 1.6 is knock on cold. First, the knock of the pistons on the cylinder walls is manifested by a slight tinkling in the first minutes after a cold start. As the piston warms up, it expands, pressing against the cylinder walls, so the knock disappears until the next cold start.
At first, the owner may not attach any importance to this, but the knock progresses and soon even an inattentive car owner realizes that something is wrong with the engine. The very appearance of a knock (piston hitting the cylinder wall) indicates the beginning of the active phase of engine destruction. With the advent of summer, the knocking may recede, but with the first frost, CFNA will start knocking again.
Gradually, the CFNA engine knock "on cold" increases its duration, and one day, it remains even after the engine has warmed up.
CFNA: engine knock
The knock of the engine piston against the cylinder wall occurs when the pistons are shifted at top dead center. This becomes possible as a result of wear of the pistons and cylinder walls. The graphite coating on the skirts quickly wears down to the metal of the piston
In places where the piston rubs against the cylinder walls, significant wear occurs
Then the piston metal begins to hit the cylinder wall and then scuffs appear on the piston skirt.
And on the cylinder wall
Despite the large number of complaints, the Volkswagen concern over the years of production CFNA engine(2010-2015) never declared a revocable company. Instead of replacing the entire unit, the manufacturer performs piston group repair, and even then only in the case of a warranty claim.
The Volkswagen Group does not disclose the results of its research, but it follows from the sparse explanation that cause of defect, ostensibly, is in an unsuccessful piston design. In the event of a warranty claim, service centers replace the standard EM pistons with modified ET pistons, which supposedly should completely solve piston knock problem.
But as practice shows, overhaul of the CFNA engine is not the final solution to the problem and half of the owners again complain about the appearance of engine knock, after several thousand km. run. The other half of those faced with the knock of this engine, after a major overhaul, try to sell the car as soon as possible.
There is a version that chronic oil starvation caused by low oil pressure may be the true cause of the rapid wear of the CFNA engine. The oil pump does not provide sufficient pressure when the engine is idling, so the engine is regularly in oil starvation mode, which leads to accelerated wear.
Engine resource CFNA 1.6 l. 105 HP
Declared by the manufacturer Polo Sedan engine resource is 200 thousand km, but traditionally atmospheric engines with a volume of 1.6 liters produced by Volkswagen must go at least 300-400 thousand km.
Such a defect as the knock of pistons on a cold one makes these figures irrelevant. The Volkswagen group does not disclose official statistics, but judging by the activity on the forums, 5 out of 10 CFNA engines start knocking on runs from 30 to 100 thousand km. There are also known cases of manifestation of a defect on runs of less than 10 thousand km.
However, it should be noted that no cases of a stuck CFNA motor have been recorded. This is probably due to the fact that the knock progresses gradually and gives time to decide whether to repair the engine or sell the car.
Among the large number of complaints about knocking, there are isolated reports of successful long-term operation of the motor, which has a knock on a cold one, which allegedly does not progress and does not bother. Unfortunately, such reports are not confirmed by video recordings and, most likely, there is a knock not on pistons, but on hydraulic lifters. According to the reviews of car owners whose engine began to knock for real, it soon becomes impossible to ignore this knock. The ringing becomes such that “it’s a shame to stand next to the car” and “it can be heard from the balcony of the 7th floor.”
CFNA engine replacement
If the car is under warranty, the manufacturer performs a free warranty repair, replacing the standard EM pistons with modified ET ones. The cylinder block and crankshaft can also be replaced, but these expensive parts are not always changed under warranty.
CFNA timing chain
Engine equipped with timing chain drive. The steel chain is designed to eliminate breakage and provide higher reliability compared to a belt drive. In addition, the chain must guarantee a service life of at least 150 tkm, but in fact, the timing chain of this engine quickly stretches and needs to be replaced already by 100 tkm.
The chain tensioner does not have a backstop and operates only due to oil pressure, which is pumped by the oil pump and occurs only after the engine is started. Thus, the chain tension occurs only when the engine is running, and while the engine is turned off, the stretched chain can move with the tensioner.
In this regard, it is not recommended to park the car with the gear engaged, but without fixing the parking brake. When starting the engine, a stretched chain on the camshaft gears may jump. In this case, it is possible for the valves to meet the piston, which leads to costly engine repairs.
Crack in the exhaust manifold
Over time, during operation, the standard CFNA exhaust manifold cracks and the car starts to growl in a bass voice. It is advisable to replace the exhaust manifold for free, before the end of the warranty, otherwise it will either have to be replaced (for 47 thousand rubles) or brewed (as in the photo), which will cost less.
CFNA 1.6 l engine: specifications
Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Years of issue: October 2010 - November 2015
Engine CFNA 1.6 l. 105 HP belongs to the series EA 111. It was produced for 5 years, from October 2010 to November 2015, and then was discontinued and replaced by an engine CWVA from the new generation EA211.
Engine configuration
Inline, 4 cylinders
2 camshafts without phase shifters
4 valves/cylinder, hydraulic lifters
Timing drive: Chain
Cylinder block: Aluminum + Cast iron sleeves
Power: 105 HP(77 kW).
Torque 153 Nm
Compression ratio: 10.5
Bore/Stroke: 76.5/86.9
Aluminum pistons. Piston diameter, taking into account the thermal expansion gap, is 76.460 mm
In addition, there is a CFNB version, which is completely identical, but is equipped with a different firmware, thanks to which the engine power is reduced to 85 hp.
CFNA oil
Engine oil volume: 3.6 l
Recommended tolerance: VW 502 00, VW 504 00
The oil must comply with the 502 tolerance, or the alternative 504 tolerance of the Volkswagen group
The tolerance is indicated on the packaging, and it can also be specified on the website of the oil manufacturer
Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-40, 5W-30.
Filled from the factory 5W-30 Castrol EDGE Professional LongLife III, however, there is an opinion that this brand of oil does NOT provide high engine protection. And certainly, you should not change this oil with an interval of 30 tkm. If you need engine durability, oil change in our country should be a maximum of every 10 tkm.
What oil to pour into a CFNA engine?
Here are a few brands of oil that meet the VW 502.00 approval
- MOTUL Specific 502 505
- Shell Helix Extra Extra 5W-30
- LIQUI MOLY Synthoil High Tech 5W-40
- Mobil 1 ESP Formula 5W-30
- ZIC XQ LS 5W30
CFNA engine: reviews
Judging by the reviews of the owners, there were NO cases of a jammed CFNA motor. The knock of the pistons, gradually increasing, gives the owner inconvenience, but does not lead to a sudden engine failure.
The main discussion of the problems of the 1.6 liter CFNA engine. 105 HP conducted on
For all-weather oil - a double number. The first is viscosity at negative temperatures. The second is viscosity at positive temperature.
Indicators of low temperature viscosity:
- 0W - used at temperatures up to -35 degrees. WITH
- 5W - used at temperatures up to -30 degrees. WITH
- 10W - used at temperatures up to -25 degrees. WITH
- 15W - used at temperatures up to -20 degrees. WITH
- 20W - used at temperatures up to -15 degrees. WITH
Much more interesting is the second number in the designation - high-temperature viscosity. It cannot be translated as simply as the first one into a language understandable to a motorist, because this is a combined indicator indicating the minimum and maximum oil viscosity at operating temperatures of 100-150 ° C. The higher this number, the higher the viscosity of the engine oil at high temperatures. Whether this is good or bad for your engine - only the car manufacturer knows.
SAE 5W30 or SAE 5W40
What kind of oil is filled at the factory in the engine? What to buy for topping up?
The manufacturer of the Volkswagen brand fills engines with engine oil that, by its properties, fully meets the tolerance requirements listed below.
Thus, using data on engine oil tolerances, you can buy any engine oil for topping up.
What engine oil do dealers fill in the TO Polo sedan?
The dealership will necessarily offer to replace it with the original engine oil. Unfortunately, its cost is not always justified.
In order to reduce the cost of maintenance, dealers can offer, in addition to the original engine oil, any other that meets the tolerances indicated above.
It can be engine oils Liquid Moli, Gazprom and any others.
The quality of engine oil directly affects the stability and durability of the car engine. Therefore, the choice of working fluid should be approached very thoroughly. Consider what kind of oil to fill in the Volkswagen Polo sedan engine and what kind of oil goes to the car from the factory.
Choosing the oil in the Volkswagen Polo engine
Technology does not stand still, and modern manufacturers are ready to offer us the widest selection of motor oils, each of which has its own performance characteristics and its own characteristics. When choosing oil for a particular car, you need to take into account the recommendations of the automaker, seasonality and climate in your area. So what kind of oil to pour into the Polo sedan engine?
- Volkswagen 501.01; 502.00; 503.00 or 504.00.
The oils are certified, comply with the world quality standard of the Association of European Automobile Manufacturers, the viscosity class according to SAE is 5 w 40 or 5 w 30. The original product is delivered to us directly from Germany.
But pouring Volkswagen oil is not at all necessary. If you want to evaluate how the composition of another manufacturer will manifest itself, or if there is simply no specified oil in the nearest stores, you can always choose a suitable analogue. Here are a few simple rules to follow when choosing fluid for your motor.
How to choose the right engine oil for a Volkswagen Polo sedan engine:
- Do not chase a low price and do not purchase cheap options of unknown production and dubious quality.
- Buy oil only in large stores where there is no risk of running into a low-quality fake.
- Know and follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
- Collect information and feedback on oils from different manufacturers from more experienced colleagues who have the same car.
For the latter, it is not necessary to call all your acquaintances in search of like-minded people - it is enough to search for the “POLOVODOV” communities on Internet resources.
What other oil can be poured into a Volkswagen Polo engine?
Of the non-originals, experienced motorists often advise Shell Helix Ultra or Mobil 1. These oils have proven themselves and are fully consistent with the difficult climatic conditions of our country, so many motorists choose them. Even in the 2014-2016 Volkswagen Polo sedan, Liqui moly Synthoil HighTech or VAG SpecialPlus (both with CAE 5w-40) is poured.
Everyone decides for himself what kind of oil to fill in the Volkswagen Polo engine. It is important to remember that the working fluid must be of high quality, have the appropriate characteristics, viscosity and be suitable for the weather conditions in which the car will be operated in the near future.
