V171604 2037201
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: V171604 2037201
Updated to include additional model year applicability.
Models from 2017
Models from 2016
Models from 2015
Models from 2014
Technical Bulletin Model(s) Year Eng. Code Trans. Code VIN Range From VIN Range To All 2014-2017 All All All All Condition 17 16 04 October 19, 2016 2037201 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V171601 dated January 26, 2016 to include additional model year vehicle applicability. Engine Oil Level Technicians may find during PDI that the oil level is below the full mark, but still within the hash marks on the engine oil dip stick. Technical Background All Volkswagen engines are filled to a specific volume before leaving the factory. This level may vary depending on the testing conditions, but will always be within the allowable specification for engine protection. Production Solution Not applicable. Page 1 of 4 © 2016 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher. Technical Bulletin Service When checking the engine oil level during PDI, ensure the oil level is within the oil level marks (B range in Figure 1) or (C range in Figure 2) on the oil dip stick. When checking the engine oil level, ensure the engine is at operating temperature, park the vehicle on a level surface to help prevent an incorrect oil level reading. Switch off the engine and wait a five minutes for the engine oil to flow back into the oil pan before checking the level. If the oil level is within the B range, DO NOT add additional oil. Figure 1. Page 2 of 4 © 2016 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher. Technical Bulletin If the oil level is within the C range, DO NOT add additional oil. The maximum normal operating range is at the top of the C range. If the oil level is within the B range, DO NOT add additional oil. The B range is an allowable operational zone. The oil level may reach this range due to oil expansion. If the oil level is in the A range, the engine oil is overfilled and an oil service should be performed. Figure 2. Gen III 2.0L Diesel Engine Only Note: If the oil level is at a level within the “A” range (Diesel only) an oil level warning light will illuminate. Page 3 of 4 © 2016 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher. Technical Bulletin Warranty Information only. Required Parts and Tools Information only. Additional Information All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information. Document Control Revision Table Instance Number Published Date Version Number Reason For Update 2037201/6 10/19/16 V171604 Include model year 2017 applicability. 2037201/1 7/2/14 V171402 Original publication. Page 4 of 4 © 2016 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.