Member Since: 14 Jun 2017
Location: France
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Should I top up? Computer says no
Greetings all,
I'd like to hear your opinions if I should top up my oil level at the moment. From the manual, unless I see a message "add X amount of oil" I shouldn't bother topping up the oil. Now, here is the oil level given my the electronic gauge
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My annual service is 10 days away so it isn't really of an issue. What is more problematic is that at the last service at the main dealer used Motul 8100 Eco Clean 5w30 for which I can not find any retailer that is stocking the damn thing.
The last service oil level was spot on and didn't need a top up but oil used was Castrol Edge. Is the Motul burning more that the Edge or it's just a coincidence? I've done 25k km on this oil
17th Jul 2019 12:16 pm
kajtzu
Member Since: 10 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
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I think you’re fine, the amount of oil has been measured to be approximately in the middle of the scale.
Oil change interval for 3.0 liter TDV6 is ~25000 km (16k miles) so you’re at the upper limit.
What are your concerns?
17th Jul 2019 12:36 pm
disco4sui
Member Since: 14 Jun 2017
Location: France
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If indeed I should top up or should I simply wait 10 days and do the service.
17th Jul 2019 12:41 pm
robpenrose
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If you have checked it properly and it says ok, then you’re ok.
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17th Jul 2019 1:48 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
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It’s OK 👌
17th Jul 2019 3:17 pm
adam
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The level is ok but when did you last check it?, was it the same a week ago?, month ago?, more? - has it always been that level?Now Golf GTI PP, 7 speed DSG.
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17th Jul 2019 3:46 pm
disco4sui
Member Since: 14 Jun 2017
Location: France
Posts: 72
I've been checking it for the last 3 weeks and it has been more or less the same level, perhaps 1 bar difference. Last check this morning, when I made the photo. The problem is you need to wait around 15 minutes for a readout.
Speaking of the bars, does each bar correspond to 100ml? This was the case on my Audi, which would give an instant oil readout even with the engine running, if I remember correctly.
17th Jul 2019 3:49 pm
adam
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Its not the most accurate of gauges - I used to check mine daily so I could see if any sudden drops.
I wouldn't worryNow Golf GTI PP, 7 speed DSG.
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