So add a dipstick if you want one.

 

I didn't know it was possible. Will look into it.

Are there multiple sensors for oil levels? Find it crazy there isn't a dashboard warning for this, only found it because I was curious and went into service settings.

 

Never assume anything!

Have you checked the oil level in the usual way using the screen?

If so, what was the reading?

And why are you overdue on servicing an expensive engine?!

If the level really is too high then I'd be wanting to smell the oil for diesel contamination.

If you have leaking injector seals then the engine could eventually run on its own at maximum revs until it goes bang!

 

Never assume anything!

Have you checked the oil level in the usual way using the screen? -

If so, what was the reading?

And why are you overdue on servicing an expensive engine?!

If the level really is too high, then I'd be wanting to smell the oil for diesel contamination.

If you have leaking injector seals, then the engine could eventually run on its own at maximum revs until it goes bang!

Have you checked the oil level in the usual way using the screen? - No, it won't show me, just says to reduce the oil.

And why are you overdue on servicing an expensive engine?! - Life and not really the place for me to explain why. However, I am completely aware of the ramifications this could cause and it is on the agenda to be sorted out ASAP.

If you have leaking injector seals, then the engine could eventually run on its own at maximum revs until it goes bang! I find it absolutely mental that I could have been driving this vehicle dry without being notified. There are no warnings on the dash, if the oil sensor fails it should be setting off alarms if it is unable to inform the driver if there is no oil.

 

Your thread title is "Please reduce oil level" so why are you banging on about there being "no oil"?

 

Because I found it hard to believe the oil would be over and assumed the sensor was broke and was worried it was running dry.

 

I find it absolutely mental that you never thought about checking your oil until you "discovered" the settings menu.... did you not bother to look at your owner's manual when you got the vehicle?

 

if I had a dipstick I would, I don't. I have electronic-only, so it will say if oil is too low on the dash. If I had a dipstick, I would understand checking that and ruling out sensor failure but seems dumb checking the digital reading when it will use the same sensor to tell me oil is low. I didn't just discover it, I just decided to check and noticed it was over. For something so important just seems mad that it isn't on the dashboard.

 

The amount of idiots I meet everyday that try use the "I didn't know I had to check my oil level" dumb card is astounding.
I give my own wife $hit because even she uses the "your the mechanic" line to which I reply "If you don't know how to operate your vehicle, you shouldn't be driving one". I know, bit harsh but fair.
I'm pretty sure they show you how to check fluids during driver training. Well they used to.

The person behind the wheel is in charge of having a safe vehicle on the road. Period.
Too many idiots on the road as it is.

 

The amount of idiots I meet everyday that try use the "I didn't know I had to check my oil level" dumb card is astounding.
I give my own wife $hit because even she uses the "your the mechanic" line to which I reply "If you don't know how to operate your vehicle, you shouldn't be driving one". I know, bit harsh but fair.
I'm pretty sure they show you how to check fluids during driver training. Well they used to.

The person behind the wheel is in charge of having a safe vehicle on the road. Period.
Too many idiots on the road as it is.

I agree. Not as dumb as not having a dipstick. I know how to read my oil levels, not sure if you're implying I don't but maybe you should read it again if that is your implication. I agree people should know this. I also think we shouldn't rely on sensors and dipstick should be mandatory.

 

Nah man, we need vehicles that tell us everything... you're speeding.... you're drifting off the road.... traffic has stopped, slam on your brakes you idiot.... etc......
There's no hope.

 

Isn't pretty much every new driving aid in new vehicle now?

Lane occupied warning - I don't know how to use my mirrors/too lazy
Lane departure warning/assist- I literally have the attention span of a squirrel on coke
Emergency auto brake - My cell phone needs attention more than my driving
Lane centering - the only lines im good at staying between is coke
Etc...

 

I think they should have one more.... a CLOWN interlock.... if the driver is a clown, immo kicks in.
There's clearly not enough aids in new vehicles, as I still see idiotic driving and accidents daily.

 

I've never had an issue with reading oil levels in an touareg, sensor or no sensor. There is a function there specifically for that convenience on these vehicles. You literally don't have to open the hood/bonnet.
Not knowing your vehicle is your fault, nobody else's.

Most vehicles are going this way anyway with level sensors because they usually incorporate oil health monitoring. If they fail you get a code. They have provisions for Intermittent/inaccurate signals for the level sensing

Ps there is low oil pressure warning light is separate and will come on if your engine is out of oil. So no, there is an indication if it's low. So it WILL give you plenty of warning.

Also I wasn't implying that you didn't know how to read anything including a dipstick. But knowing your vehicle is very important.

Also your oil level could be rising due to fuel dilution. You need to find out now rather than later

 

Check coolant too. Is the level low? Is the oil fill cap full of milky brown residue? Applicable to all engines, a blown head gasket can introduce coolant to the oil and increase the oil level. We call it making oil. Could also be injector leak but not as often. Similarly and oil cooler can fail and have similar results. Check coolant anyway. If your oil comes out milky at the oil change, then troubleshoot for coolant in the oil.

 

I can tell you without a shadow of a doubt that injector failure/poor fuel atomization spray is wayyyyy more common than HG failure on a 3.0 liter tdi.

 

As others have already written, as of now you haven't addressed the over full message and the inherent risk therein that you may have a problem that might be fixed relatively cheaply with new seals, or could be bloody expensive as in a runaway engine blow up, and other stuff in between.

You really need to be investigating this pronto or life getting in the way could be leading to £5,000+ down the drain!

 

Thank you all. This thread has given my head a wobble and made me less ignorant about it all. Now to crack on and get it sorted.

 

The really good news is.... IF you've been driving around for extended periods of time overfilled, you've probably done plenty of damage to your DPF.... so this is only the beginning of your expensive lesson.

 

Did someone think they were adding windshield washer fluid and put it into the engine oil fill port instead of the washer reservoir?

Well, one sure fire way to know if there is too much "something" (oil, coolant, washer fluid, diesel) in the oil sump is to do a complete drain and measure the amount that comes out. That can easily rule out sensor issues.

There is an electronic level gauge in the media center, ignition on, media center on, push the CAR button, then SERVICE button on touchscreen, and then the oil level indicator is on the screen. If it reads at the top of the level, and you have that overfull message, you got a problem. If anyone has recently been under the hood with fluid, I would hope only engine oil was added. Either drain some with the oil drain plug (easiest way for someone to do it), or suck it out with a service tool meant for that.

If you remove a quart or two or three, and then the engine still gripes about overfill, it's probably a bad sensor.

 

If someone put windshield wash in the engine they should literally be nowhere near a vehicle. You'd have to be a complete lemon as the oil fill is only one anywhere near the engine cover.
If he put windshield wash in his engine it will have seized by now.
Yes I have seen idiots fill engines with windshield wash and everything in between including DEF.

Drain the oil but grab a sample and send it for oil analysis. If it comes back for high fuel dilution, start diagnosing.

 

 

Judging by the boots that's a set up.

 

Hi there,
my car have the same problem after 1st service.
what did you do to fix it?

 

What kind of service? Oil + filter change?

 

FWIW, a compatible dipstick can be purchased for ~$30 on ebay. Look for 059115611AA if you have a 2009-2012 TDI... or 059115611AM for 2013-2015 TDI