I had my 25,000 mile service last week at my Audi dealer. A couple of days later I checked my oil level. It was at the midpoint of the dipstick. There was no leakage and I had driven less than 50 miles. I called the dealer, described the problem and they said that they filled the reservoir to the midpoint on the dipstick due to expansion when the oil was hot. I'm hoping Shippo is reading this because I really respect his thoughts on oil related questions. Is this correct? I've always "read" this as 1/2 quart low over my 62 years.

 

I'm sorry, but your dealer is full of cr*p. Oil does not expand (significantly) when hot! They should fill it to the full mark, especially given the 2.0T's tendency to use oil.

I use 5 quarts every change, including the filter. Takes it to the top mark. Do not overfill, of course.

You do know that you are likely to need oil between the 5,000 mile changes, right?

 

I check it every time I fill up with gas.