oil dip stick level

[sco3y]

can anyone tell me if i have the correct dip stick for my 8v gti.      part no: 027115611b.

i have done an oil change and put 4ltr's of oil back in and the dip stick reads well above the max level. i have checked the guide tube to see if it is seated correctly and i checked the oil on level ground. i know its a dumb thing to ask but if you dont know ask someone who does.

[Veedubgt18v]

i dont know but when its lite i will have a look and post in the morning. seems silly but did you let all the oil drain out from all the channels etc?

[sco3y]

i left the car for an hour to drain with oil filter off and i cranked the car over a few times aswell. before the oil change the oil level was above the max, thats why i'm wondering if it has the correct dip stick. by the way i have only had the car for 2 months.

[turbo]

checked on etka and yes your park number is right..
there was 1 for diesel engine and 2 for petrol and both of the petrol engine dipsticks were the same part number.

after the oil change youve put the new filter on and filled it up to max start the engine and let it run for a few mins..... the oil level should go down about 500ml in your case it should read bang on max...

[sco3y]

thank's for leting me know i have the right dip stick. i must have put too much oil in. its mad though, out of the 5ltr tub of oil there is 1ltr of oil left in the tub. i thought i got all the old oil out....              thanks again.

[modulater]

Did you also change the oil filter?

The level of oil sits half litre higher until you start the car and fill the new filter with oil.

[sco3y]

yep i changed the oil filter and drove around for 10 mins, left it 30 mins and oil still well above max.

[modulater]

Whats the year of your car?

[sco3y]

g reg 89

[modulater]

So its defo got the 4 litre sump. the only other thing to do is drain the oil out and refill it using a measuring jug to get the right amount in if your worried that the dipstick level is incorrect.