Oil Change Capacity Question

Goingloopy · Dec 10, 2023

Hi,
Decided to do our first DIY oil change on our 2012 Touareg after taking it to a local shop several times prior. All went fine basically. But now after adding 8 liters of oil, putting everything back together and running the car, it shows the bars completely full on the oil level screen. My husband is concerned that this means it is too full. We had read that is something to avoid! We are aware that the car holds 8.3 liters in capacity (7.7 liters for 2013-2016). Should he try to drop some oil to avoid an overfill? Would love advice from someone who does this regularly and can comment on how much oil they typically use. TIA!

PRY4SNO · Dec 10, 2023

It will tell you if it's over full.

Alternatively, you can buy a dipstick to verify.

chewblekka · Dec 10, 2023

You’re fine. If the level is too high the screen will indicate as such.

BTW you didn’t mention which engine.

Goingloopy · Dec 10, 2023

Great! Thanks so much. We so appreciate your replies! Its a 3.0 V6 TDI. We have two VW TDIs - a 2012 Touareg and a 2014 TDI Beetle. I haven't figured out how to add my vehicle to my profile...

Black Grouse · Dec 10, 2023

It's always best to calculate oil quantity as full amount less the difference between Max and Min, ie aim at getting to the minimum level - then check the reading and add more as appropriate.

New2Tregs · Dec 10, 2023

I've read this 5 times and I still have no idea how to translate this statement.
Wouldn't it be easier to do one of the two?
1- Refill (w/filter change) according to the service manual.
2- Measure what came out and refill with the same amount. Add as necessary to allow for amount extra from changing filter.
Also, isn't each line on the "Digital Dipstick" equal to ~ 100ml?

Oil Change Capacity Question

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