Oil Level, Checking With Oil Level Tester

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Oil Level Display Tester T40178

Fig 1: Oil Level Display Tester T40178
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-- Adjust the value on the oil level display test on the upper scale -arrow- by opening the knurled screw and moving the adjusting ring.

Fig 2: Oil Gauge Tester

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-- Insert the oil level display tester all the way (adjusting ring) into the tube for the oil dipstick, then pull it out and read the oil level.

Fig 3: Oil Gauge Tester Lower Scale

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-- Read the value on the lower scale.

OIL LEVEL, CHECKING WITH OIL LEVEL TESTER, Engine Versions:

Engine	Adjusting value on the upper adjusting ring	Minimum oil level on the lower scale	Maximum oil level on the lower scale
3.0 TDI (Version 1 (1))	32	0	16
3.0 TDI (Version 2 (1))	87	0	12
2.0 TFSI (Version 1 (2))	39	0	24
2.0 TFSI (Version 2 (2))	32	0	27
3.0 TFSI (Version 1 (3)) 3.2 FSI	132	0	13
3.0 TFSI (Version 2 (3))	123	0	22
Differentiation of 3.0 TDI Engine Versions : >>Version 1 << engines only equipped through MY 2012. From MY 2013: Engine codes CCWA and CCWB are assigned to >>Version 1 <<. All other engine codes use the >>Version 2 << adjusting values. Differentiation of 2.0 TFSI Engine Versions: >>Version 1 << engines only equipped through MY 2012. From MY 2013: Engine codes CDNB, CDNC and CHJA are assigned to >>Version 1 <<. All other engine codes use the >>Version 2 << adjusting values. Differentiation of 3.0 TFSI Engine Versions: >>Version 2 << applies to the China market only.