Hi. I got an Engine Oil Level Too High message...checked the level on the dipstick and sure enough it was a little above the marked range. My plan was to use a length of tubing with a syringe to siphon out the excess into a jar (also found a YouTube video which confirmed this was the way go about it). The person on the video took out the dipstick, inserted the tube and eventually extracted an amount of oil. I went ahead pushing the length of tubing down and inserted the other end to the syringe. Wasn't able to get any out and decided to put the tubing into the oil filler opening instead. Started to gently pull the tubing out but then it got stuck! What I thought would be a quick job ended up taking a (very) long time because it would not budge (was trying my best not to panic). Eventually I manuevered the dipstick behind the tubing, pushing down, and much to my relief it started to come out. Didn't have time to have another attempt and didn't want to anyway because I had to use the car and I was late for where I needed to be. Anyway, the message hasn't come back so I'm wondering if the oil level sensor was impaired (didn't have any warning message when we collected the car from where we purchased it last week).
Vlad
Can I suggest that if you don't know what you are doing you don't do anything!!
Since the oil drains downwards, you would not be able to draw off any oil by shoving a bit of pipe into the oil filler neck, and potentially you could have done a lot of damage.
And plenty of us have drained the whole contents of the oil out using a vacuum pump and narrow pipe down the dipstick tube.
Since the oil drains downwards, you would not be able to draw off any oil by shoving a bit of pipe into the oil filler neck, and potentially you could have done a lot of damage.
And plenty of us have drained the whole contents of the oil out using a vacuum pump and narrow pipe down the dipstick tube.
The dipstick on the petrol has a narrower pipe than the diesel I believe, as in the past people trying to use a pela pump found it much harder to get the extraction tube down the pipe if not impossible without replacing the tube for something with a smaller diameter. Perhaps the same issue applies to the 1.5TSI engine used in later Skodas.
Hi Vlad
Welcome the YETI !
I would always take the car back to the person who sold it recently with ANY problems. I’d be more suspicious that its an electrical issue with a warning light than an oil issue? Oil is vital to an engine but LOW oil warning is much more worrying. You stated that it was only slightly over filled. I am always wondering how we ascertain that the car is level enough to measure on the dipstick accurately and whether you measure cold or a few minutes after stopping a warm engine ?
Maybe the Sages on the forum could give us the definitive answer ?
Welcome the YETI !
I would always take the car back to the person who sold it recently with ANY problems. I’d be more suspicious that its an electrical issue with a warning light than an oil issue? Oil is vital to an engine but LOW oil warning is much more worrying. You stated that it was only slightly over filled. I am always wondering how we ascertain that the car is level enough to measure on the dipstick accurately and whether you measure cold or a few minutes after stopping a warm engine ?
Maybe the Sages on the forum could give us the definitive answer ?
It could be several things a genuine over fill, parked on a slope, electrical fault or a raised oil level can be symptom of of malfunctioning DPF, if the DPF is clogged or not regenerating properly you can get fuel in the oil. Do you buy from a dealer or privately?
Ha Ha looked everywhere but there, just going to book an appointment with spec savers. Not the end of December yet though so could imply still in situ
1.5TSi has a GPF put they don't regen like diesels as the exhaust temperature is far higher. As such there's no issue with oil dilution as there is with failed regens on later diesels.
If the 1.5TSi is warning high level and the oil is high on the dipstick then the garage who did the service have overfilled it and it needs returning to them to sort it out.
If the 1.5TSi is warning high level and the oil is high on the dipstick then the garage who did the service have overfilled it and it needs returning to them to sort it out.
Here is an explanation of the PPF
Understanding the role of the PPF
For over a decade diesel cars have been fitted with something called a DPF, which stands for Diesel Particulate Filter. Without digressing, it's basically a filter that reduces harmful exhaust emissions that are produced by diesel engines.
What's the relevance of the above, then? Well, in recent years a similar concept has been fitted to a number of new petrol-powered cars because of stringent emissions regulations imposed by the EU; it's called a Petrol Particulate Filter (PPF), but is also commonly referred to as a Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF).
With that in mind, we thought it may be handy to explain how these filters work, why they have been fitted, and whether or not you need to do anything to maintain them.
How does a PPF work?
Made of a synthetic ceramic material that looks like honeycomb, the PPF sits within the exhaust system and captures particulates as they are produced by the engine.
Once the particulates have entered the filter, they are burned off at a high temperature, reducing them to small amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2), water and nitrogen. Because the filter relies on heat to perform effectively, it's usually located near the engine block itself.
After the gasses have passed through the PPF, they enter the traditional catalytic converters before exiting the exhaust system altogether.
Why are they needed?
The problem with any internal combustion engine (ICE) is that they produce emissions, which is bad. However, modern technology and pressure from environmentalists has led to the creation of filters such as the PPF, which is good.
The core reason these filters are becoming more common on new petrol-powered cars ultimately boils down to the EU6c legislation that was introduced in 2018. It dictated that petrol cars were no longer permitted to produce more than 60mg/km of nitrogen oxide (NOx) (a.k.a. the gas that's bad for the ozone layer).
In short, PPFs are required because manufacturers need to adhere to rules. Plus, they want to make every effort to protect the planet from harmful emissions; winner winner chicken dinner.
Do they need maintaining?
Unlike diesel cars, which can get clogged up DPFs if the car isn't given a boot full (not the most technical term, we're aware) from time-to-time, petrol-powered cars fitted with PPFs don't suffer from this issue.
There's a couple of reasons for this. The first one is that diesel cars produce more particulates than petrol vehicles, meaning they are more susceptible to getting blocked. The other reason is that petrol cars run a lot hotter, therefore burning off the soot in the PPF without the need to drive at higher speeds.
Consult with XXXXXXXX
PPFs offer benefits of lower emissions, and subsequently cleaner air for all of us. However, the lack of maintenance compared to a DPF means you don't need to worry about any issues further down the line.
Should an issue arise with your vehicle's PPF for whatever reason, then we recommend contacting your XXXXXXXXX, who will be able to diagnose the issue and rectify it for you.
Understanding the role of the PPF
For over a decade diesel cars have been fitted with something called a DPF, which stands for Diesel Particulate Filter. Without digressing, it's basically a filter that reduces harmful exhaust emissions that are produced by diesel engines.
What's the relevance of the above, then? Well, in recent years a similar concept has been fitted to a number of new petrol-powered cars because of stringent emissions regulations imposed by the EU; it's called a Petrol Particulate Filter (PPF), but is also commonly referred to as a Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF).
With that in mind, we thought it may be handy to explain how these filters work, why they have been fitted, and whether or not you need to do anything to maintain them.
How does a PPF work?
Made of a synthetic ceramic material that looks like honeycomb, the PPF sits within the exhaust system and captures particulates as they are produced by the engine.
Once the particulates have entered the filter, they are burned off at a high temperature, reducing them to small amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2), water and nitrogen. Because the filter relies on heat to perform effectively, it's usually located near the engine block itself.
After the gasses have passed through the PPF, they enter the traditional catalytic converters before exiting the exhaust system altogether.
Why are they needed?
The problem with any internal combustion engine (ICE) is that they produce emissions, which is bad. However, modern technology and pressure from environmentalists has led to the creation of filters such as the PPF, which is good.
The core reason these filters are becoming more common on new petrol-powered cars ultimately boils down to the EU6c legislation that was introduced in 2018. It dictated that petrol cars were no longer permitted to produce more than 60mg/km of nitrogen oxide (NOx) (a.k.a. the gas that's bad for the ozone layer).
In short, PPFs are required because manufacturers need to adhere to rules. Plus, they want to make every effort to protect the planet from harmful emissions; winner winner chicken dinner.
Do they need maintaining?
Unlike diesel cars, which can get clogged up DPFs if the car isn't given a boot full (not the most technical term, we're aware) from time-to-time, petrol-powered cars fitted with PPFs don't suffer from this issue.
There's a couple of reasons for this. The first one is that diesel cars produce more particulates than petrol vehicles, meaning they are more susceptible to getting blocked. The other reason is that petrol cars run a lot hotter, therefore burning off the soot in the PPF without the need to drive at higher speeds.
Consult with XXXXXXXX
PPFs offer benefits of lower emissions, and subsequently cleaner air for all of us. However, the lack of maintenance compared to a DPF means you don't need to worry about any issues further down the line.
Should an issue arise with your vehicle's PPF for whatever reason, then we recommend contacting your XXXXXXXXX, who will be able to diagnose the issue and rectify it for you.
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