Reduce oil level

[Peter Guiton Cali]

I have a 2020 T6.1 ocean and the reduce oil level light has come on , had a service recently and a new crankshaft seal , so should be ok but the light has come on. Any advice , I’ve read you can take some oil out with a syringe , drive it for a while and then top up . Any advice please, anyone had a similar Issue

 

[Viktorgeorge]

 

[Peter Guiton Cali]

Thanks , brilliant

 

[Viktorgeorge]

There are two Youtube posts on this subject by Campervantime, which complimented each over.

 

[tobyprivett]

Watch out for that video (unless it's been updated). I got in a panic when I watched. T

I had just had the van in for a service at local independent mechanic and they overfilled the oil. They explained that they followed guidelines on some service they use - it wasn't up to date. They put to much oil in.

The manual says where to fill the oil level to on the dipstick.

 

[Peter Guiton Cali]

Watch out for that video (unless it's been updated). I got in a panic when I watched. T

I had just had the van in for a service at local independent mechanic and they overfilled the oil. They explained that they followed guidelines on some service they use - it wasn't up to date. They put to much oil in.

The manual says where to fill the oil level to on the dipstick.

 

[Peter Guiton Cali]

Toby , thanks , not comfortable with vw servicing had issues with 2 now in the south west , may just get a syringe and take some oil out, checked mine cold and it’s very high so they definitely overfilled it.

 

[colintfcolintf]

Retro Resus might be worth a look for servicing (?)

 

[Defender90]

Toby , thanks , not comfortable with vw servicing had issues with 2 now in the south west , may just get a syringe and take some oil out, checked mine cold and it’s very high so they definitely overfilled it.

Can I ask about the crank shaft oil seal what caused that to fail on a new ish van had a previous garage overfilled the oil?

 

[Blue Yonder]

I too would be interested.

A VW independent garage (who I trust) told me there was evidence of the front crankshaft seal leaking at just 3 years old. That is they saw small pool of engine oil in the under tray directly beneath the front crankcase seal area

However I recall accidentally spilling some engine oil 6 months earlier when I carried out an intermediate oil change by just sucking out the oil through the dipstick using a vacuum oil pump and then refilling without changing the oil filter. Having since cleaned the under tray of oil and buying a funnel it’s now four years 65k miles later. No oil pools in the under tray and the the van still does not consume oil between its 6 month oil change and filter service intervals, which I do myself but always now drop the tray check for leaks and replace oil filter too given easy once the tray is off the van


I know front crankshaft seals they are unlikely to make it past 100k miles before they need replacing. So I will replace it next cam belt service is due regardless. IF the seal fails before next cam belt service is due then I shall do both regardless to save labour cost of accessing this part of engine again in short succession

 

[The Tall Luthier]

I have a 2020 T6.1 ocean and the reduce oil level light has come on , had a service recently and a new crankshaft seal , so should be ok but the light has come on. Any advice , I’ve read you can take some oil out with a syringe , drive it for a while and then top up . Any advice please, anyone had a similar Issue

Absolutely the same.

Came on randomly, got it serviced, lights disappeared.

Lights came back with vengeance. Abs, air con, EPC, infotainment also added their voice to the disco.

I’ve bought a Carista and have identified 10 separate error codes. It smacks of a dodgy wire but perhaps it’s a software update?

 

[The Tall Luthier]

Absolutely the same.

Came on randomly, got it serviced, lights disappeared.

Lights came back with vengeance. Abs, air con, EPC, infotainment also added their voice to the disco.

I’ve bought a Carista and have identified 10 separate error codes. It smacks of a dodgy wire but perhaps it’s a software update?

Anyways, I’ve booked in at the local auto electrics specialist on Tuesday. I’ll try and feedback on what they said

 

[Peter Guiton Cali]

Can I ask about the crank shaft oil seal what caused that to fail on a new ish van had a previous garage overfilled the oil?

Hi

No reason was given it just failed I assume poor product , bloody annoyed that seals and oils not covered under warranty . But had to get it replaced . Vw also dropped oil on my carpet in the back , I was fuming they cleaned the carpet and apologised and fully valeted the van

 

[Ernest Driveaway]

I'd be wondering why they'd be in the kitchen area with oil. At least you got a valet done.