Engine Oil, Checking Level

NOTE:

Oil level must not exceed max. marking - danger of catalytic converter damage!

Test Conditions

Engine oil temperature min. 60° C.
Vehicle in level position.
After stopping engine, wait a few minutes to allow oil to flow back into oil pan.

Test Sequence

-- Pull out oil dipstick, wipe off with a clean cloth and reinsert dipstick again up to stop.

-- Withdraw dipstick again and read oil level.

Oil Dipstick Markings

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Oil Level, Checking

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

1 - Max. marking

2 - Min. marking

a - Area above hatched area up to max. marking: Do not replenish with engine oil!

b - Oil level at hatched area: Can be replenished with engine oil

c - Range from min marking to hatched area: Replenish with max. 0.5 liter of engine oil!