How to Inspect Your Oil

Before visiting the Vorderman Volkswagen service center in Fort Wayne for an oil change, drivers from Toledo can inspect their oil, making sure it's clean and at sufficient levels for peak performance.

Things to Remember When Checking the Oil in Your Volkswagen

1. Have Your Volkswagen on Level Ground

Before inspecting the oil, Indianapolis drivers need to have their Volkswagen parked on level ground with the engine off. Level ground ensures accurate oil level readings.

2. Locate the Dipstick

When Toledo Volkswagen owners lift the hood, they can find the dipstick, often labeled with an oil can and 'Check Oil' print on a small colored handle. The dipstick measures your Volkswagen's remaining oil levels.

3. Wipe Off the Dipstick Before Reinserting

As South Bend drivers pull out the dipstick from the tube, it will be dripping with oil, which needs to be wiped off with a paper towel or rag. Push the dipstick all the way back down. Reinserting the dipstick gives an accurate real-time oil level reading.

4. Note the Oil Level, Adding Oil If Necessary

The dipstick's tip has two lines. If Fort Wayne drivers notice the oil is at the dipstick's lower line, they will need to add an extra quart of oil. Check the oil level a final time after waiting a few minutes. If the oil level is between the two markings or at the top, no additional oil is necessary.

5. Check the Oil Texture & Color

When Fort Wayne Volkswagen owners pull out the dipstick, they should make sure there isn't an irregular oil texture. The oil should not be thickening to sludge. If so, the motor oil is old and needs to be drained and replaced. Pay attention to the color of the motor oil, which should appear amber, tan, caramel, or brown when clean.

Schedule Your Volkswagen Oil Change in Fort Wayne with Us

More drivers from South Bend, Toledo, and Indianapolis are making the drive to our Volkswagen service center in Fort Wayne for fast and affordable VW oil change service. Schedule service online for your next oil change appointment. You can even order Volkswagen-recommended motor oil through our VW parts center in Fort Wayne to perform a DIY oil change.