I'm just after a bit of info on how the variable servicing wotsit does its calculation

my 11 plate 1.6MPi SE has now done about 7700 miles in just over 8 months since I got it last April, slightly over my planned 10k a year at the minute.

I knew it was set to variable servicing when I got it and thought nothing more of it until recently when I discovered how to check the estimated time until service, and found it was coming in at 10900, which seemed low to me (i was expecting at least 12,000)

since then i've been keeping an eye on it its seen it drop to 10,700, then 10,600 and more recently back up to 10,700

the car is never thrashed and very much driven with economy in mind, most of the miles are town miles with a few motorway trips of about 70 miles a time thrown in

One thing I have noticed when checking the dipstick is that the oil level is right at the low end of normal, i was wondering if there was an oil level sensor taking this into consideration

I suppose I should also consider what the expected service window should be - is 10,700 good or bad?

I think anything over 10k is a bonus, and I would top up ASAP if I we're you!

Almost 19000 miles is pretty good for a variable service interval I believe the average people tend to get is around 18k and although I have managed 23k on one occasion I think getting over 20k when doing mostly town driving is pushing it a bit.

Almost 19000 miles is pretty good for a variable service interval I believe the average people tend to get is around 18k and although I have managed 23k on one occasion I think getting over 20k when doing mostly town driving is pushing it a bit.

is that not for a diesel tho? mine is a petrol and pre tsi, I wouldn't expect to be getting 18/20k out of it, much as i'd like to

Stop start and short runs means your engine does not always get up to optimum running temperatures.

One of the side effects of this is that your oil will degrade more quickly. Your computer is asing all this data and varies the service accordingly.

By the way, it is false economy to run with your oil level on minimum.