Oil level on dip stick

I took my car back from the shop last week (with new engine).I drove it home and parked it.I checked the oil level after it cooled down and showed I was low.The builder told me it is normal to see oil drops on the floor but to keep an eye.I added some oil all the way up to the "full" mark.Then I drove it today and every time I will park my car for few minutes,I will find oil (2 inches diam)on the road.I checked the oil level and now says it is 5/16 over the "full" mark.Do you think 5/16 is to much to cause any problems?I will take the car back but I do not want "him" to give me any BS.What is your opinion?

I'd get some of the xtra oil out of the sump, down to the full mark. The dipsticks can be off too. When I changed my oil the first time I made a note where on the dipstick the correct amount of oil left itself.
Also, its not normal for a new engine to leak if its put together properly
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Lambros,
Sorry to say "you've got trouble". Go immediately back to the shop and have them right
their wrong. Leaks are totally unacceptable.

and good luck

As the guys say all air cooled VW engines leak oil; it's just a matter of degrees. Definitely a new build should be totally dry, at least initially.

Lambros,

Another thing. I really think you probably put in too much oil
but if it grows anymore smell it for fuel.

Just adjust the oil accordingly. Whenever I get an oil change the mechanic is amazed at how much oil I take. He puts in about 3L and thinks that's VW enough and with the deep sump has to go to 7L before it's full. But when I get home (5 minutes) it's about 1-1.5" over the line.

The result, the oil pressurizes and settles and shows more. The last time my car was smoking all the way back. My neighbour came over and asked, "something wrong with the car"? I raised it and took out about 750ML of oil and it's OK now.

The moral of this is that I don't think mecahnics/ or even the dipsticks are correct. So adjust accordingly.