MattsTerrano Polo is poorly

jims-terrano · 20-10-2017, 18:55

Hi guys, my sons VW Polo 1.4tdi is poorly. Would love to hear opinions please. Typical it couldn’t of happened at a worse time, I’m tied up on a course all weekend having to travel 50 miles each way on Saturday and Sunday. I need to fix up my project truck ready for MOT too.

So whilst driving home he had to slow down for another car and once clear he put it in 1st whilst car was still moving which gave the engine a jolt. He carried on and then noticed oil light come on at about 1800 rpm, if he eased off the oil light went off. He carried on and started losing power and the engine sounded tapety. He’s going to get the car towed in to a local garage tomorrow but doubt they’ll be able to look until sometime next week in fairness. He’s checked oil level which is fine. When he removed oil cap he could see some steam or smoke coming out.

Please forgive the description but it’s his words.

I’m gutted for him but I’ve had to stand back because I’m feeling the pressure and I need to be in a fit state for this weekend.

20-10-2017, 18:55	#1
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	MattsTerrano Polo is poorly Hi guys, my sons VW Polo 1.4tdi is poorly. Would love to hear opinions please. Typical it couldn’t of happened at a worse time, I’m tied up on a course all weekend having to travel 50 miles each way on Saturday and Sunday. I need to fix up my project truck ready for MOT too. So whilst driving home he had to slow down for another car and once clear he put it in 1st whilst car was still moving which gave the engine a jolt. He carried on and then noticed oil light come on at about 1800 rpm, if he eased off the oil light went off. He carried on and started losing power and the engine sounded tapety. He’s going to get the car towed in to a local garage tomorrow but doubt they’ll be able to look until sometime next week in fairness. He’s checked oil level which is fine. When he removed oil cap he could see some steam or smoke coming out. Please forgive the description but it’s his words. I’m gutted for him but I’ve had to stand back because I’m feeling the pressure and I need to be in a fit state for this weekend.