Oil level

Tiny
2013CC
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  • 2013 VOLKSWAGEN CC
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  • 4 CYL
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I went to get an oil change at the VW dealer about a month ago and here I am checking the oil and barely anything on the dip stick. I do not see anywhere it can be leaking from. Is this common for these cars to burn up oil so fast? First time VW owner. Help!
Friday, January 19th, 2018 AT 6:11 PM

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Tiny
HARRY P
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Just to be sure that you are checking it properly, was the engine running while you checked it, or had it just been turned off? Because either way can effect the reading on the dipstick. Generally, the engine should be off for at least five minutes if you want a decently accurate reading, as that gives some time for oil to drip down from the top of the engine and back into the oil pan.

It is possible that the mechanic simply made a mistake. It does happen occasionally that they simply do not put enough in. On the rare occasion that I have someone else do my oil change, the first thing I do is check behind them.

So, you should go ahead and top it off. Check it again in a few days and go from there.

Keep us posted.
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Friday, January 19th, 2018 AT 7:22 PM

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