How to Check the Oil Dipstick on a Passat?

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MacNathan
07/29/25 6:20pm
The method for checking the oil dipstick on a Passat is as follows: When pulling out the dipstick from the engine, there are two circles at the lower end of the dipstick, which represent the upper and lower limits of the oil level. Simply ensure that the measured oil level falls between these two marks. In vehicles, the dipstick is a commonly used tool for checking the quantity of lubricating oil. Due to the curved path of the dipstick insertion hole, the dipstick must be able to deform when inserted and rebound to its original shape when pulled out. The Passat is a mid-size sedan designed by Volkswagen AG in Germany, with body dimensions of 4933mm in length, 1836mm in width, 1469mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2871mm.
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