Vw Polo Vivo - Misfire and Engine Oil Change

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Vw Polo Vivo - Misfire and Engine Oil Change

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Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs .com

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Here is how to change oil and check pencil coils for misfire on a very popular car, here in South Africa, a Vw Polo Vivo 1.6, please enjoy the video, if you like it give it a thumbs up and subscribe as it is free and a gateway to many more helpful videos.
Until next time, Safe Motoring, from Gary.

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@carmel-wayfinder5401 4 жыл бұрын

As a woman you have helped me to service my polo. Perfect video 👍🏼

@Preyser123 4 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Bergvliet. Great video! What I really love about these Vw 1600 engines as a blind person is that when reving and accelerating they make a sort of metallic tapping sound from all 4 cylinders and it goes away when easing off the accelerator and I use that type of sound to identify almost all car brands and models that have petrol engines. Our 2011 model Ford Figo 1.4 petrol unfortunately doesn't make this sort of sound and the exhaust system sounds too throaty and sporty when compared to, let's say, the exhaust from a Polo Vivo like the one in this video which causes me to not be able to identify the car instantly. It also tends to misfire on start-up, mostly when warm, but not all the time. I've also noticed these issues on most of the Fiestas from 2002 to 2008 with the 1.4l engines as the Figo is basically a slight exterior redesign of that model.

@charlb 4 жыл бұрын

Whoa, thank you! Managed to use your video to figure out that one of my coils needed replacing after Googling around a bit. Super useful!

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support Charl, glad I could help.

@presh314 4 жыл бұрын

You can speed up the filling of oil by opening the plastic cover (with the 2 hex bolts) below the oil cap.

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tip presh314

@user-zf6kz8sr3e 2 ай бұрын

Excellent display

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 2 ай бұрын

Thank You for supporting my channel with your visit and interaction, I am pleased this video was helpful to you. Please feel free to check out the rest of my channel by clicking PLAYLISTS www.youtube.com/@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790/playlists for more helpful service and repair videos on most makes of cars available here in SOUTH AFRICA, It is FREE.

@relaxwithdenzil 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gary. Very informative, practical and clear

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for supporting the channel Denzil.

@thivesennayager6278 3 жыл бұрын

Great video .I normally open that black cap just in front of the oil cap, that seems to be the fill orifice.

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Thivesen for your support and interaction, now we know of a quicker way to fill the engine oil.

@michaelnthoroane6820 2 жыл бұрын

Baie Dankie Gary . Keep it up!!!

@aasifismail6570 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Gary Nice video What oil was used on this car?

@dihavssom1463 3 жыл бұрын

Same question I have. There is no information over the cap of engine

@charlesmajal4189 2 жыл бұрын

What is the recommended Oil for VW Polo Vivo 2016 1.4..... Various VW outlets giving conflicting information.... One says 10w40 the other 5w40

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 2 жыл бұрын

10w 40 is what I usually use as recommended by the manufacturers, Charles, you could go with 5w30 but that will be overkill.

@maxwelllamberts6102 Жыл бұрын

Hi there....i know this video is quite awhile ago....but i jst want to know....im about to change my timing chain cover on this spesific 1.6 polo vivo....can i unscrew the crankshaft pulley without desturbing the timing?....

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Жыл бұрын

Yes you can

@lazarusseshoka7888 2 жыл бұрын

Happy about the video

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for supporting the channel with your visit Lazarus, you should consider subscribing if you have not already, I have plenty of Vw Polo repair videos on my channel and it is free to subscribe. GARY

@tsholanangprecious6378 Ай бұрын

Hi Gary, my 1.4 polo 2014 is giving me a problem the oil is leaking through to the spark plugs, what causes that?

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Ай бұрын

There is a breach between your oil jackets and plug threads, or the rings are worn, does it smoke a lot ?

@tsholanangprecious6378 Ай бұрын

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 thank you for your response Gary. It does not smoke, what can I do to fix it?

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Ай бұрын

@@tsholanangprecious6378 Replace the cylinder head, if it is not giving you any trouble other than seeping a little oil, live with it, it is cheaper than replacing the head and the performance and functionality will not be different.

@tsholanangprecious6378 Ай бұрын

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Thank you for your assistance Gary, you're the best.

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Ай бұрын

@@tsholanangprecious6378 Anytime.

@khumalokhumalo9541 3 жыл бұрын

thanks very helpful. what about petrol filter?

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 3 жыл бұрын

Replace it when you service the car Sibusiso, unless it has not been changed in a long time, then do it immediately.

@Katmonakale 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Gary what could be the problem regarding EPC on polo vivo? Because I changed the coils but the problem still occurs

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 2 жыл бұрын

An EPC light on a Polo is usually electrical and can be as simple as a brake light bulb that could be fused, a proper diagnostic test is the best way to find out for sure, Kathleho

@Katmonakale 2 жыл бұрын

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 thanks Gary I will definitely do that. Thank you

@iansmit1000 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Gary, great video. I have a similar issue. A VCDS test shows misfire detected cilinder 2. Swopped coils, plugs and swopped out injectors between cilinders but when EPC code comes up, it stays with cilinder 2 and it idles quite rough any suggestions? tx

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 2 жыл бұрын

Worn compression rings, or leaking valves.

@iansmit1000 2 жыл бұрын

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 thank you. Head was done but not new valves and rings were replaced. Suspect problem is still witht the head

@hendryandriesmaseko6607 2 жыл бұрын

Hi sir I'm driving 1.6 comfortline polo when you're driving with gear 1 it doesn't have power and it fastely accerate faster what seems to be a problem thanks in advance

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Hendry, what you are explaining could be many things, it could be that the car has a misfire, this will take away lots of the power, it could be a spark plug or coil, it could be a lack of compression. It could also be a blocked petrol filter or a failing fuel pump, there are so many possibilities, it looks like you need to take it to a good mechanic with diagnostic equipment, good luck I hope you get it sorted.

@hendryandriesmaseko6607 2 жыл бұрын

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 thank you very much 🙏

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 2 жыл бұрын

A pleasure Hendry

@Sifelani_01 4 жыл бұрын

My car recently went for a service and now the engine is vibrating when on Idle or when driving on 2nd gear with no acceleration. It also vibrates a lot after I've turned on the ignition key or started the engine.

@Sifelani_01 4 жыл бұрын

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Thank you I'll be taking it back on Tuesday it really frustrates me the car had no mechanical faults before it went for service. And now there's a strong smell of petrol after I just turned on the engine it still misfires but it doesn't misfire aggressively if I switch off the engine and start it again.

@kennzahkennzah5482 3 жыл бұрын

Im currently having the same issue bro, it was also after major service. Did you manage to sort it out and how

@Sifelani_01 3 жыл бұрын

@@kennzahkennzah5482 I took it back to them they changed all the spark plugs again and they also changed one cable one that is linked to cylinder 4 then it was fine. That vibration was really bad

@thulaninadiba9805 3 жыл бұрын

I have problem with my polo vivo,if I apply breaks, something make noise like pocked ground, and showing lite water or oil?

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 3 жыл бұрын

I am sorry Thulani, I do not fully understand your question, but I will answer to the best of my ability, if there is a noise on the brakes, it could either be a screech, due to cheap pads, it is not dangerous just annoying, if it is making a grinding sound then there is no more abrasive lining left on the pads and it needs to be replaced. if there is liquid leaking it could be either the calliper or one of the pipes that have a leak. I hope this help and thank you for supporting my channel. Gary

@rudzanialex6059 Жыл бұрын

Hi thulani I'm sure your brake sencer is not clean ,it might happen you spill the grease frm the CV joint so clean all the grease and check again

@luqies 4 жыл бұрын

I did a service today. Got to spark plugs. When I took coils out I noticed that a piece of the coil was stuck on the spark plug. I only replaced 3 plugs as I was scared to take out the 2nd spark plug as I was worried it will start misfiring if I remove the damaged coil. I put the coil packs back and the car drives fine. Is this a common issue with those coil packs? It still has the original Vw coil packs 2011 model polo 1.4 with 95000km...best thing to do is replace coil right?

@luqies 4 жыл бұрын

How long do there could last before replacing?

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Lgmaan, unfortunately this is a common problem on this Polo, especially at this mileage, best to replace all 4 as soon as you are able, it will start misfiring with time.

@luqies 4 жыл бұрын

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 yes i replaced 2. was R600 each

@kgopotsomaphanga7393 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there guys I have the same polo vivo, I get this EPC warning light what might be the problem

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kgopotso, thanks for supporting my channel with your visit, EPC light on warnings are generally electrical faults, from as simple as a brake light bulb not working to a fault with the ventilating valve, which affects the fly by wire throttle, so one has to follow a procedure of elimination starting with the simplest through to the more complicated. Hope this helps. Gary

@kgopotsomaphanga7393 3 жыл бұрын

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 you might be very much correct, my left brake light is not working

@tumelohlatshwayo6246 3 жыл бұрын

hi but how dd u know which coils were misfiring ?

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tumelo, thanks for supporting my channel with your visit, I moved the coils from cylinder to cylinder and monitored if the misfire moved with it, that is how I knew which coils were faulty.

@soulsolacers7986 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Gary,, my Polo 1.6 is misfiring, is it advisable to purchase both the spark plugs and the ignition coils? Because what happens is when I'm driving the EPC light comes on and the car loses power same time, no acceleration as well. So I think the problem is with the misfiring since the engine has too much vibrations.

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Gindo, thanks for supporting my channel, you seem to have 2 separate problems, as the polo has a fly by wire system (No accelerator cable) there could be a few components that can cause no acceleration like the accelerator pedal, throttle body or, PCV valve (pressure control valve) as far as the misfire goes this is in all probability caused by either coils or spark plugs being faulty, when replacing coils it is best to replace all 4 as it normally packs up one by one.

@soulsolacers7986 3 жыл бұрын

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 nice,, and then in terms of overheating? I filled the reservoir with antifreezer, the fan is working perfectly fine, I'm not sure about the Thermostat didn't check, but it's overheating and the fluid is coming out of the reservoir cap at high pressures.

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 3 жыл бұрын

@@soulsolacers7986 Try the cheapest 1st, replace the reservoir cap, it is a common cause of water loss on these polo's

@soulsolacers7986 3 жыл бұрын

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 okay thanks I appreciate it very much...

@JoeSmith-ry8hh 2 жыл бұрын

@ Gary, did u come right with that EPC light

@walkerfromthewestcoast8600 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Gary how much does these coils cost

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 3 жыл бұрын

Hello CJ, thanks for your support in visiting my channel, depending on where you buy and the quality they sell, it costs between R450 to R1200.

@princedube5008 4 жыл бұрын

hi thanks I have used your video to do my oil change last year, however then I did the same thing this year the car started giving the oil light, and it sometimes makes this horrible sound, It happened after a service I put the oem filter and 10w40 oil im suspecting the oil switch or oil pump have you ever come across something like this on these vivo im using a 2016 1.4 clp engine im in Johannesburg any ideas on what I could do or what happened during the service

@princedube5008 4 жыл бұрын

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 it has 163k on the clock, I think I should do that, how do I go about cleaning the oil pick up. If it is oil pump failure isn't it supposed to make the horrible clunking sound all the time? Thanks for the advice

@bmziwencebabooi2680 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Garry can it be the same on Polo Classic 2009 model? My one is also misfiring after replacing rear main oil seal ring

@nkululekongubo Жыл бұрын

My 1,6 Comfortline has a burnt spark plug 1. What's the problem? 1. Is it blocked o dirty petrol filter? 2. Is it blocked o faulty oil filter? 3. The spark is hit by the piston?

@lebomagane7296 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Gary I also want to know the type of oil used,what about the new synthetic oils?

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Lebo I normally use Shell Helix 15w40 semi synthetic oil when I do these services on the Polo, if you do not do regular services and stretch the mileage between services, then for extra protection you may use a full synthetic oil, but I always believed in services on time saves your engine from pre mature wear and failure. So if you change the engine oil regularly tghen use the semi synthetic 15w40 . Also check my website for an article on oils, here is link www.vehiclemaintenanceandrepairs.com/engine-oil-101-information-here/

@lebomagane7296 4 жыл бұрын

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Thank you man