correct oil level to be at

17 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 27 Nov 2004, 5:28 pm

#271052

Hi, I put some oil in my 1500 engine as it was just right on the add oil level mark, now I think i have put too much in as its right up the last mark on the dipstick which I think is the full mark. In the idiots guide to VW's it says dont put too much in or it will blow the crankcase or something?
Should I let some out?
Thanks

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16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Nov 2004, 5:59 pm

#271058

if you have too much oil it will push past the oil seals and leak ...

so drain it and re fill with 2.5 litres no more no less

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17 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 28 Nov 2004, 9:17 am

#271328

so if its right up the last mark on the dipstick its has too much oil right?

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2,946 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 29 Nov 2004, 11:51 pm

#272351

if its 2-3mm above the top line (max line) it'll still be ok

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