The 2012 VW Touareg oil dipstick location is found by watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_Kz-LrW-uY Your oil needs to be changed eventually. Every 5,000 to 10,000 miles is a good rule of thumb. If you don't change it, there will be problems with the engine. Having high quality oil is key for the engine to run smoothly. You will run into issues with the oil at some point. A common problem is an awful burning smell. This needs to be inspected as soon as possible or the car might explode. Bad oil can cause the engine to stop working. You could experience terrible gas mileage. Knocking noise may come about from the engine.
There is no dipstick on the stock vehicle however the the dealership has one. The location of the cylindrical tube that houses the dipstick is at the front of the value cover on the drivers side. The tube is covered with a cap that has a triangular shape to the handle. It buried beneath some tubing on my gasoline V6 3.0L engine.
William C
July 16, 2020
The 2012 volkswagen touareg has no dipstick and you check the oil levels through the service section on the dashboard touchscreen.
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