Is this a VW owners manual misprint concerning oil usage?

[Shotzzie]

In Europe that was across the board in 90's. Not just VW. It started with dramatic downsizing of engines which hit Europe far earlier than US.

I was referring to the US manuals starting to include the oil consumption disclaimer. However mine didn’t have it even though the Euro one did. Sorry for the confusion.

 

[dbias]

My father had an early 2000 Chevy Silverado that consumed huge amounts of oil from day one. I dont remember the exact details of his experience other than GM put him on a oil monitoring regime at his dealership and they bought it back 6 months later.
In my experience there are a few that consume oil but most don't.

 

[Kamele0N]

LOL, true. In 1990's Castrol had that so called "Black Castrol" 15W40 in black plastic containers. That thing was sooooo good I think people were using instead of Robitussin. Very, very little burn with that thing.

10w40 though....but container of 15w40 was the same

 

[2EHA]

That thing was sooooo good I think people were using instead of Robitussin. Very, very little burn with that thing.

So you’re saying if I drink the whole bottle of GTX2 I will go on a psychedelic vacation? Sign me up please

 

[edyvw]

10w40 though....but container of 15w40 was the same

Nah, 15W40. Bunch of people used it in commercial trucks etc.