Oil levels - Page 2

Windowlicker · 22-02-2009, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mark csl

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Originally Posted by Windowlicker

So if mine says +0.7 , does that mean there is 700ml too much in mine??

No thats what it should read +0.1 up to +1.1 is max if it is over +1.1 you wont know as that is the max reading

Excrement !

thanks for that mark

rs32 · 28-02-2009, 08:10 PM

more goings-on with the oil level today.

had the oil changed halfway through the interval to keep it fresh.

after the change the display updated to +0.7 and left it for 30-40 miles to settle. Wanted to get it to around +1 so stuck in between 0.2 and 0.3 of top-up.

100 miles later it went to +1.1, then within 20 miles it cycled down through +1.0 then +0.9 - so I ended up with an extra 0.2 as planned.

I'm just wanting to check the computer's ability to measure the oil - have 1500+ miles coming up to Scotland and back and need the car to be fully on song.

It looks like the computer is highly accurate, but should I trust it 100% ?

thanks.

benCSL · 01-03-2009, 06:26 AM

I don't look the computer. I have change oil the first time and look the dipstick. 5.7 liter of tws 10w60 = + 0.7 l on dashboard = max level on dipstick.
so when I go to my bmw center for the service i want 5.7 litre of oil...

RichW · 01-03-2009, 09:04 AM

I run mine at +1.0

rs32 · 01-03-2009, 06:08 PM

all is fine - stayed at +0.9 for another 150 miles.

benCSL · 02-03-2009, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by RichW

I run mine at +1.0

if you look your dipstick, you are over the maximum....it's not very good for a motor.

Trawler · 02-03-2009, 09:24 PM

3 oil changes & level checked using dip stick. Electronic reading 0.7 every time & no change in normal or track driving. I would not like to see +1.0 on my car as I would suspect it has been over filled. Does anyone know how the system works (temp, time, level?) as it gives odd results e.g. it fails if you only drive short distances.

NZ_M3 · 03-03-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by benCSL

if you look your dipstick, you are over the maximum....it's not very good for a motor.

Not true on the S54B32 ... it's a semi dry sump system ... so being slightly full doesn't actually do anything - i.e. not a wet crank situation.

As for the accuracy of the computer read outs ... NOT VERY ACCURATE. On mine at least .. the short term readings are slightly more accurate than the long term readings in my opinion. But I personally never trust it and simply pull the airbox if I really wanted to check - can't beat a dipstick for accuracy.

rs32 · 03-03-2009, 09:45 PM

ok so another question.......

the manual says to check using the computer when the oil has been warmed to normal temp, then left for a minute or so to settle. The long-term reading is taken reguarly be sensors in the engine (I think).

But what does the dipstick level show at max - cold or hot ?

md23 · 30-03-2009, 08:39 PM

My level was showing at +1.0 l which I thought OK, then after fiddling about with the dash buttons at the weekend to put the clock forward I noticed it is now showing -.- l. Have I managed to reset something? I also checked using the idling quick check and it shows +1.1 l. Should I be worried? Was going to get an oil change soon in any case.

Thanks

Mark

01-03-2009, 06:26 AM	#13
benCSL S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: France Posts: 39 Casino cash: $284	I don't look the computer. I have change oil the first time and look the dipstick. 5.7 liter of tws 10w60 = + 0.7 l on dashboard = max level on dipstick. so when I go to my bmw center for the service i want 5.7 litre of oil... __________________ In Motorsport We Trust !

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RichW S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East Yorkshire, UK Posts: 268 Casino cash: $314	I run mine at +1.0 __________________ http://www.lancermods.co.uk

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28-02-2009, 08:10 PM	#12
rs32 S3 - On the open road Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 87 Casino cash: $250	more goings-on with the oil level today. had the oil changed halfway through the interval to keep it fresh. after the change the display updated to +0.7 and left it for 30-40 miles to settle. Wanted to get it to around +1 so stuck in between 0.2 and 0.3 of top-up. 100 miles later it went to +1.1, then within 20 miles it cycled down through +1.0 then +0.9 - so I ended up with an extra 0.2 as planned. I'm just wanting to check the computer's ability to measure the oil - have 1500+ miles coming up to Scotland and back and need the car to be fully on song. It looks like the computer is highly accurate, but should I trust it 100% ? thanks.

01-03-2009, 06:08 PM	#15
rs32 S3 - On the open road Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 87 Casino cash: $250	all is fine - stayed at +0.9 for another 150 miles.

02-03-2009, 09:24 PM	#17
Trawler Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,213 Casino cash: $25916	3 oil changes & level checked using dip stick. Electronic reading 0.7 every time & no change in normal or track driving. I would not like to see +1.0 on my car as I would suspect it has been over filled. Does anyone know how the system works (temp, time, level?) as it gives odd results e.g. it fails if you only drive short distances.

03-03-2009, 09:45 PM	#19
rs32 S3 - On the open road Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 87 Casino cash: $250	ok so another question....... the manual says to check using the computer when the oil has been warmed to normal temp, then left for a minute or so to settle. The long-term reading is taken reguarly be sensors in the engine (I think). But what does the dipstick level show at max - cold or hot ?

30-03-2009, 08:39 PM	#20
md23 S3 - On the open road Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 90 Casino cash: $5662	My level was showing at +1.0 l which I thought OK, then after fiddling about with the dash buttons at the weekend to put the clock forward I noticed it is now showing -.- l. Have I managed to reset something? I also checked using the idling quick check and it shows +1.1 l. Should I be worried? Was going to get an oil change soon in any case. Thanks Mark