Dipstick stuck

[CupraK290]

This sounds quite silly but I can't check the oil on my new Cupra 290 as the dipstick has two plastic tabs that's gripping the collar of the dipstick tube. Never encountered this before on any other car, Im sure there's an embarrassingly easy way to remove the dipstick. I feel a bit of a dipstick asking the question

 

[ray]

Is it not just a bit stiff being new so just needs a good tug?


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[CupraK290]

Is it not just a bit stiff being new so just needs a good tug?


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It's very solidly stuck, I can turn it but it won't come out due to these two tabs ??

 

[Kibber]

Mine was exactly the same and I wondered how it had been checked during PDI....

It has now become more of a normal fit, after a good few oil level checks.

 

[CupraK290]

Mine was exactly the same and I wondered how it had been checked during PDI....

It has now become more of a normal fit, after a good few oil level checks.

But how did you initially remove it without breaking the plastic?

 

[Kibber]

It felt completely stuck in, as you stated. I applied a fair amount of force directly upwards and it eventually released. It was more sealed in than held by the plastic clips. It will make more sense, when it finally releases. Mine remained fairly tight on the seal for a few weeks. I have also never come across this before and on new cars.

 

[CupraK290]

It felt completely stuck in, as you stated. I applied a fair amount of force directly upwards and it eventually released. It was more sealed in than held by the plastic clips. It will make more sense, when it finally releases. Mine remained fairly tight on the seal for a few weeks. I have also never come across this before and on new cars.

Brute force it is tomorrow then but why are those plastic clips even there?

 

[Jay280]

Give it a twist as u pull it

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[A9BNL]

This sounds quite silly but I can't check the oil on my new Cupra 290 as the dipstick has two plastic tabs that's gripping the collar of the dipstick tube. Never encountered this before on any other car, Im sure there's an embarrassingly easy way to remove the dipstick. I feel a bit of a dipstick asking the question

You have just asked the question that was on my mind, as like you i tried to simply remove the dipstick but the little plastic tabs seem to be holding it down. Thanks for raising this post
Please let me know ho you get on.

 

['Little' John]

You have to twist it before you pull it. If you look closely there is a lip on the tube which narrows at two (opposite) points. Twist the dipstick until the tabs line up with the narrower parts of the lip. Took me ages the first time I checked my oil

 

[CupraK290]

You have to twist it before you pull it. If you look closely there is a lip on the tube which narrows at two (opposite) points. Twist the dipstick until the tabs line up with the narrower parts of the lip. Took me ages the first time I checked my oil

Yes, I've only just seen the narrower part and there was a pen marked at that point although it was still very tight so I put a small amount of oil around the lip then turned the stick so that the tabs are lubricated then I managed to pull it free. Thanks for all your help. The oil level is at the halfway point so I need to top it up soon

 

[A9BNL]

Being lazy here but what oil type is used

 

['Little' John]

Yes, I've only just seen the narrower part and there was a pen marked at that point although it was still very tight so I put a small amount of oil around the lip then turned the stick so that the tabs are lubricated then I managed to pull it free. Thanks for all your help. The oil level is at the halfway point so I need to top it up soon

I think that might be where it's supposed to be. I would be happier if it was nearer the top, but mine isn't using any oil.

 

[CupraK290]

I think that might be where it's supposed to be. I would be happier if it was nearer the top, but mine isn't using any oil.

The car is slightly tipped to its left when on the drive so I'll check it again tomorrow on level ground

 

[Polly]

I have been driving 50 years and serviced ALL my cars [and others] I understood some do not even have a dipstick, [APART from behind the wheel!!]
This is my first VAG one so I was confused about the well and truly SEIZED in clipped on stick. Thought it was electric version or a seal and it was checked another way.
It would NOT shift.
Embarrassed to say I had to ring the Squealer.

In the end BRUTE FORCED it out. Fine now.

 

[martin j.]

Is it not just a bit stiff being new so just needs a good tug?


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Ooh, suits you Sir.

 

[A9BNL]

According to the manual which I went through in detail last night, you run the car until its at operating temperature then switch off, leave for 2 minutes before checking the oil level.
Still couldn't find the oil type (?w?) stated anywhere

 

[Polly]

Ooh, suits you Sir.

No Idea what you mean. [You are showing your age FAST SHOW FAN]

 

[cupra14]

Still couldn't find the oil type (?w?) stated anywhere

Try 5w30 and you get to chose the exact spec as it has varied a bit plus depends what servicing schedule the car is on.

Some is in the maintenance manual posted recently.

Most likely spec VW 502.00 (fully synthetic).

 

[A9BNL]

Went for Castrol Edge