Oil knowledge
How do you measure the oil level and what does viscosity mean? We’ve compiled some tips and tricks related to engine oil for you.
Measuring the oil level
Engine oil can only protect your engine properly when the filling level is between the minimum and maximum marker. That’s why you should check the oil level on a regular basis. Our short explainer video demonstrates how to measure it.
Warning and indicator lamps: Engine oil
Is a warning light related to engine oil illuminated in your car and you don’t know what the symbol means? Information is available in your printed owner’s manual or online in the Digital Manual. We show you some of the possible lamp variations of a Volkswagen using the example of a Golf 8 and an ID.3, which can be found on our page Warning and indicator lamps.