Markings on oil dipstick

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volkswagen R32. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Markings On Oil Dipstick

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

1 - Max. mark

2 - Min. mark

a - Area above hatched field up to Max. mark: Do not top off with engine oil!

b - Oil level within hatched field: Can be topped off with engine oil

c - Area from Min. mark up to hatched field: Top off with max. 0.5 ltr. of engine oil!