Yesterday the dashboard flashed up a warning symbol for me to check oil level so I've just done this today having left the car overnight to cool down etc.  Dipstick is showing oil just below the minimum level....simple enough to sort out!.

 

The car was last serviced by my local skoda dealer on the 24th Nov last year, so around 10 months ago.  Mileage at the time was 23100 and is now on 29300 (so just over 6000 miles done).  Is this normal, assuming of course that the dealer did infact change the oil and the filter etc for it to have dropped so far in 6000 miles?

 

Any recommendations on the best kind of oil for me to use to top it up?  It's a 2ltr diesel sportline (2018) with 7sp DSG?

Wondering if this might do the job?  Just out of curiosity, if the dipstick is just on the minimum level, how many ltr's is it likely to take to get it up to max level ?

 

Some use oil, some don't.

Mine needed a 1L top up after about 10,000 miles, just before I had it serviced.

And 1L took me from just below minimum to 3/4 on the dipstick if I remember correctly.

I normally get a warning to top up before each service is due.  It's the first modern car I have owned that requires topping up between services.  However, it runs well enough and the oil consumption is consistent. 

@cronemeisterDid you never check the oil when you collected the car so cold, or when you got home at operating temp, or the next time when cold?

 

Never assume they actually handed the car back to you with the correct level, then waiting until warning light or message for Low Oil Level is not simply clever.

 

@3 years the Brake Fluid is due a change, or at least checked for H20 content using a tester.

DSG Oil change due at 40,000 miles.  Not 4 years as Skoda show or might say at the Service Desk.   (Haldex Service due at 3 years / 30,000 miles or sooner, proper service. not just a main dealers oil change without clean pump / filter.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited 21 September, 20214 yr by e-Roottoot

55 minutes ago, e-Roottoot said:

@cronemeisterDid you never check the oil when you collected the car so cold, or when you got home at operating temp, or the next time when cold?

 

Never assume they actually handed the car back to you with the correct level, then waiting until warning light or message for Low Oil Level is not simply clever.

 

 

Yeah I need to make a note or set some reminders in my phone to do this every 3 months maybe based on the miles I tend to do.  The DSG oil change price above I don't like the look of....may look at purchasing extended warranty/servicing plan....assuming that's covered of course 😄

There is the 'All in' scheme with Skoda.

 

http://skoda.co.uk/owners/all-in-service-plan

 

 

For the DSG Oil change maybe best swerve Skoda Main Dealers if there is a good VW Specialist / Independent around your way.

 

The Oil & Inspection Services & Extended Scope and then the extra cost of parts at ridiculous prices like for the Pollen & Air Filters are not worth paying IMO.

 

A Full Service History with Invoices / Receipts showing stuff actually done is worth more than a FMDSH which might only show how little they have done.

Edited 21 September, 20214 yr by e-Roottoot