NewStats: 3,264,063 , 8,182,471 topics. Date: Monday, 09 June 2025 at 01:54 PM 1vu4k

Hello everyone.

Kindly oblige me with the long read, trying to be as detailed as possible...
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I bought a Volkswagen Jetta 2006 model with 2.5 engine on the 24th of May from GreatStephenHO at Itire Lagos.

At the point of purchase, we went with VW mechanic who scanned the car and we had 2 drive tests.

The car was ceritifed good to go; only major defect was that the AC wasn't working and some other minor fixes like speakers, wheel speed sensors, wiper washer container.

We drove it home and on Monday, the same mechanic came to pick it up for servicing (oil and filter change), AC repair, replacement of the sensors and wiper washer container.

He returned it Wednesday night and said all was good. It was tested and good.

On Friday of same week, I drove the car out and within a short distance, I noticed the exhaust was smoking excessively (white smoke).

All through that day, I noticed the smoking would stop for a bit and after a while it would be excessive again.

By Sunday, the car was jerking and would shut down while in motion. It starts immediately if I restart.

I also noticed the check engine light was blinking.

I suspected spark plugs and asked a nearby mechanic to help check the plugs because the jerking and smoking were getting abit much.

We changed spark plugs but noticed one of them had oil and was completely dead.

We also noticed the oil level of the car was short which indicated that the engine was burning oil.

The car runs fine when the plugs are fixed. But the smoking is quite bad, even with oil treatment, it still smokes.

Neutral mechanics are saying the engine is bad and needs replacement, while the VW mechanic who serviced it said it is most likely an oil separator problem and it needs to be replaced.

My own headache is what could have gone wrong because this car was working fine at the point of purchase and pre-servicing.

I've even taken it far to call the previous owner who happens to be an elderly man and he said the car engine was in good condition before selling to GreatStephenHO and only the AC was bad.

It's my first VW and I really thought the engines were rugged and quite durable.

Please VW experts in the house, do we really need to change the engine or something else might be wrong.

The mechanic u took for the purchase should be in the best position to answer u,

Next time, for fixes...be physically present at the mechanics workshop.

A word is enough for the wise.

blinking check engine light is misfire

spark plugs soaking oil is another cylinder problem.

You need a third party to diagnose the vehicle and give you how to proceed whether engine replacement or overhaul the current engine.

Well said

GreyWolf01:
Next time, for fixes...be physically present at the mechanics workshop.

A word is enough for the wise.

Thank you for this.

Yes, that is exactly what I need. I need recommendation of a professional and trusted VW engineer that can help with a thorough diagnosis.

nurey:
blinking check engine light is misfire

spark plugs soaking oil is another cylinder problem.

You need a third party to diagnose the vehicle and give you how to proceed whether engine replacement or overhaul the current engine.

Run a compression test on all cylinders.
It will reveal the truth.

You see that plug that is soaking oil,the ring is bad.Maybe your mechanic tampered with it while replacing the oil.Bad piston ring.Needs a new ring.

You said your mechanic scanned at the point of purchase. What sort of scan?

Oga... Go and change the engine, and get peace of mind... That original owner that you called and the company you bought the car from are partners... Dont expect the man to say otherwise... Replace that engine... Whether mi or or major fix on it..

Possibly you used the wrong oil or the mechanic that serviced for you used a cheap wrong oil... should have asked them which oil they have been using all along.. then use same.

Also make sure you always monitor by yourself when a mechanic is servicing your car. Don't give your car to a mechanic and ask them to go service for you, except they have earned the trust over time. I personally have the mechanic come to the house to do my service in the morning before starting the car. It's almost like a custom now.

That's just by the way though. Another lesson we all prospective car buyers can learn here is that 5 minutes test drive is not testing. When testing a car, ensure it runs for at least 2 hours. fuel and drive for a reasonable distance of like 50km and return. Most sellers with car that have this kind of issues would deliberate rush you into test drive for a short distance while so you don't see the white smoke. They do it delibrately.

My advice: in the meantime, try changing the oil seal on the top cover cos that's what make the plug to be soaked in oil.. and also have the plug coils checked, since you have changed the plugs.. If you have the means, start planning for an engine replacement.

You should meet greatstephen autos.. And the mechanic you came with..
Stephen probably sold you a lemon that was patched up to work fine while the mechanic might have tampered with things..
But. Then.. Plugs don't get soaked overnight. It means the engine been having issues for a long time. And oil doesn't burn like that...

Iton .

Ur mechanic cause the issue.
1. He suppose 2 ask d previous owner d oil that's inside.
2. He suppose 2 drain all d oil for full day b4 switching to prefer choice of oil
3. Nothing bad for now... U can still fix d ring for that one cylinder..
4. Nice car..nxt time witness what ur mechanic s doing.

Your s have been quite insightful, we indeed learn everyday.

Thanks everyone

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Thank you Mr Billy

Billiebaba:
08085928888 call this guy, tell him from Billy he will help you. His name is wasiu

wasiu for odusalu street, at itire?

If yes, that guy knows nothing

Billiebaba:
08085928888 call this guy, tell him from Billy he will help you. His name is wasiu

Say what you are very sure of, try use maybe next time don't see everyone on this space as a bad person like you.

hayjayman:
Oga... Go and change the engine, and get peace of mind... That original owner that you called and the company you bought the car from are partners... Dont expect the man to say otherwise... Replace that engine... Whether mi or or major fix on it..

Nomerci:
It's a cheap fix,buy 1 liter atf,buy 1 liter mobil,pour the atf inside the crankcase,pour the oil,half bottle I side,drive it for 3 days mildly,then drain all the oul complete,brush the oil drain hole with toothbrush.it will dislodge all sticky rings...if u decide to buy new engine,u will still have same problem.if u decide to ring it,kiss the engine goodbye...follow my steps. After draining every,use stp smoke additives or use chemtool imported,add new engine oil,new filter..and watch your engine perform beyond expectation .

funny how people open thier mouth to talk because they can type.

greatstephenho:
Say what you are very sure of, try use maybe next time don't see everyone on this space as a bad person like you.

I don't blame you, bro... I can see that you are a jack of all trade, master of none... Na only dey sell laptops, still dey sell auto spare parts .. Come dey sell for all vehicle types.. .. Chinedu & Sons international limited.. General merchandise... ... The hustle is real

hayjayman:



I don't blame you, bro... I can see that you are a jack of all trade, master of none... Na only dey sell laptops, still dey sell auto spare parts .. Come dey sell for all vehicle types.. .. Chinedu & Sons international limited.. General merchandise... ... The hustle is real

at least you know say na legit hustle. Which one you dey do. Olori buru

greatstephenho:
at least you know say na legit hustle. Which one you dey do. Olori buru

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Werey ọmọ... Even when I was in my hustling days.. I didn't start with a lack of direction and focus like this your case... Omo ale.. Akukubi San ṣe rada rada....

hayjayman:
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Werey ọmọ... Even when I was in my hustling days.. I didn't start with a lack of direction and focus like this your case... Omo ale.. Akukubi San ṣe rada rada....

and you have made it finally, congratulations. Ode.

Ewure if you had a functioning brain you won't see anyone doing multiple legit businesses as a crime but because you believe in yahoo and your drug business thats why you can't see anything legit with doing multiple businesses. It's thunder that will fire your generation. I don't give a Bleep,bring vawulence and I give u back after all you are not the only mad person in this space.