XC60 - checking the oil?

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I've recently bought an XC60 for Mrs C and it transpires that there is no dipstick.

AIUI you can check the amount of oil using the digital multi-function display on the dashboard. However how does somebody check the quality of the oil? There is a "Service Due" indicator on the digital MFD but could this be reset by a lazy service tech and the owner be none the wiser?

I hope all that makes sense. Basically the Dealer promised me an oil and filter change pre-delivery. However, given that he tried skimping on a couple of other things my spidey-sense is tingling.

[surveyor]

Usually, it's clever enough to have a sensor for the quality of oil too... A simple reset won't work for long.

[Rozzers]

You can buy a dipstick kit, it’s fitted to the Police specification cars.

I& it’s a diesel the oil will be filthy firs5 drive after a change anyway.

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Rozzers said:

I& it’s a diesel the oil will be filthy firs5 drive after a change anyway.

Yes that's what I wondered . I might just get an oilchange done for peace of mind.

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surveyor said:

Usually, it's clever enough to have a sensor for the quality of oil too... A simple reset won't work for long.

That sounds promising! Do you know how "Dodgy dealer"-proof it is? I have a vague recollection that when service lights were first implemented (on BMWs) it was quite easy to reset them?

[Scrump]

Can you see if the oil filter is new and shiny?

[Skyedriver]

BMW Mini are the same, infuriates the life out of me, as I have checked oil levels and condition for the last 51 years of driving.

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Scrump said:

Can you see if the oil filter is new and shiny?

I think it's a cartridge filter (so it's only the cartridge that gets changed rather than the casing)

[Stedman]

Rozzers said:

You can buy a dipstick kit, it’s fitted to the Police specification cars.

I& it’s a diesel the oil will be filthy firs5 drive after a change anyway.

Good intel