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Had an oil change done, I think dealership overfilled.

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amdhunter

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Lifer
- Year: 2007
- Make: Volkswagen
- Model: GLi
- Engine: 2.0L Turbo
- Trim Level: Fahrenheit
- Modifications: None
- Mileage: ~5500 Miles

I got my car back from the dealership two days ago. Car was hit, VW did all the repairs - and I am very happy! They fixed everything I complained about, under warranty, and my service advisor was probably the nicest guy I have ever dealt with.

One thing that kind of bugs me -- I left the car an extra day to have an oil change, but when I checked the levels, I noticed that the oil level meter was just above the MAX line on the dipstick. Not very much over, but enough to make me think about it.

I did check it while the engine was hot, and running for more than an hour. I am going to check it again over the weekend while I warm the car up for 10 minutes or so.

Am I supposed to check it when the car is cold? Warm? I can't find a solid answer. Should I run the engine for a few minutes first? Check it after an hour?

I cannot check it while the engine is running; when I do, the engine starts to suck air and moves left and right thumpingly (lol.)

 
I believe the correct method is after the car has been sitting for awhile. Like when you wake up in the morning to go to work. Right before it.
 
Unless VW has some type of special instructions in your manual, cold on a level surface is going to indicate max oil capacity. The oil will have had the maximum time to drain down into the pan, which is where the end of the oil dipstick (the part you read to determine oil level) hangs.

Chuck
 
A little over will not cause any harm. In fact depending on the ground level it could be a little under the full mark on a flat surface.
 
It was my understanding that if you had too much oil, the engine would just burn it off? I could be completely wrong, but I think you will be alright. If it would make you feel better, call the Service Guy and get his opinion.
 
Originally posted by: CptCrunch
It was my understanding that if you had too much oil, the engine would just burn it off? I could be completely wrong, but I think you will be alright. If it would make you feel better, call the Service Guy and get his opinion.
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Unfortunately, no. A little extra oil won't hurt anything, but too much extra oil (like an extra quart or more usually) can cause problems because the oil level will be high enough that the crankshaft will whip it into a froth and cause cavitation at the oil pump resulting in a loss of oil pressure.

That said, the tiny bit extra described by the OP is not anything to worry about.

ZV
 
In my two cars a quart is basically the difference between empty and full lines. If others report the same, that will give you an idea as to how much overage is there.
 
Did you wipe of the dipstick after you pulled it out, then dip it again? You *have* to do this to get accurate readings. Oil sloshes around and can go quite a ways further up the dipstick than what the actual level is.
 
I have an 07 2.0T Passat; don't worry about having a little extra oil, in fact, if you don't do so already, check the dipstick every 5K. I have had to add about a quart between each of the service intervals so far (just had 40K last week).
 
Originally posted by: Vetterin
Why would you have to leave the car for an extra day to get an oil change? That's a 10 minute job.
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I asked for it to be done at 3PM. They didn't have time that afternoon.
 
Originally posted by: rdp6
I have an 07 2.0T Passat; don't worry about having a little extra oil, in fact, if you don't do so already, check the dipstick every 5K. I have had to add about a quart between each of the service intervals so far (just had 40K last week).
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Yeah, this is what I was thinking too. My car burns oil, albeit not as much as the first couple of thousand miles. It seemed to be less "high" on the dipstick this morning when I checked it after running for 10 minutes.

I have a 400 mile trip in a few weeks, I am going to check it the night before I leave.
 
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