Passat Sedan L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA) (2010)
Engine Oil: Procedures
Engine Oil, Checking Level
03 - Service Procedures
Engine Oil, Checking Level
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After stopping the engine, wait for at least 3 minutes for the oil to flow back into the oil pan.
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Pull out oil dipstick and wipe with clean rag. Replace dipstick and push down to stop.
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Pull out dipstick again and read oil level.
If the dipstick appears as illustrated:
A Oil must not be topped off.
B Oil can be topped off. This will cause the oil level to be in area - A -.
C Oil must be topped off. It is sufficient when oil level is in area - B - (grooved field).
If oil level is above area - A -, the catalytic converter can be damaged.
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When oil level is below marking - C -, top off with oil to marking - A -.
Oil Level, Checking
Oil Level, Checking
‹› The oil level must not exceed the max. marking or the catalytic converter could be damaged!
Test Conditions
‹› Engine oil temperature min. 60 °C (140 °F).
‹› Vehicle in level position.
‹› After stopping engine, wait a few minutes to allow oil to flow back into oil pan.
Test Sequence
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Pull out oil dipstick, wipe off with a clean cloth and re-insert dipstick again up to stop.
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Withdraw dipstick again and check the oil level.
Range of markings on dipstick:
