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Need advice: Oil level at the halfway mark after oil change on my Rapid

The service center states that they have filled 4.3 liters as billed.

BHPian KANNURAN recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

I have driven 7KM to my home after the 75K service of my Skoda Rapid 1.5 TDI.

The oil level is at half way mark

The service center states that they have filled 4.3 liters as billed. I stated that it has been so for all past services but the oil was close to top level on the dipstick (not midway as noted this time).

Here's what BHPian MT_Hyderabad had to say on the matter:

First ensure that you are measuring the volume as mentioned in the owner's manual. On a cold engine, it may be equal to top level. I don't know how it is measured for you car.

Secondly, it is ok to have the oil anywhere in between the low and max level. Observe for a month or two, if the level goes down further, top up to max level.

Here's what BHPian kugo_93 had to say on the matter:

Hi, I have been in the same boat many a times. I have observed the same thing after every service, basically if they let the old oil drain out completely and refill, then 4.3 litres of oil filled will show uptill the half mark on the dip stick.

Recently, I had a oil change and I had to topup about 300ml over 4.3 litres to bring the level on the max mark on the dipstick. So there is nothing to worry about. If you find the level touch the low mark you can top up about 500ml at that point. Relax and enjoy the drive.

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