Oil level question

Thebigbus · 01-13-2013, 02:03 PM

Probably just me being dumb, but it is my first bimmer.

Just got the car yesterday...oil level was perfect driving her home.

Started up this morning, and display was still on oil level....it basically was nonexistent.

I assume this is simply because it was cold and the sensor doesn't work for a few minutes, but just wanna be sure it's not an electrical gremlin. I searched on this but didn't really see this specific topic addressed. In fact, a lot of people had "max" level readings on startup, so it made me wonder.....

Appreciate the feedback

m3an · 01-13-2013, 02:05 PM

Yes car needs to be warm to read level

Hothonda · 01-13-2013, 02:08 PM

Takes a few miles before it's done thinking & then it will register.

I got an alert to add 1 qt & did so. Took about 20 min for the results.

Electronics need to go to dipstick school.

Prince_of_Persia · 01-13-2013, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3an

Yes car needs to be warm to read level

+1
It is in the user manual

Phanto///M · 01-13-2013, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3an

Yes car needs to be warm to read level

+1

Thebigbus · 01-13-2013, 02:22 PM

Gotcha, thanks guys

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Thebigbus Private 6 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 2009 e90 M3 DCT Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Central Texas iTrader: (0)	Oil level question Probably just me being dumb, but it is my first bimmer. Just got the car yesterday...oil level was perfect driving her home. Started up this morning, and display was still on oil level....it basically was nonexistent. I assume this is simply because it was cold and the sensor doesn't work for a few minutes, but just wanna be sure it's not an electrical gremlin. I searched on this but didn't really see this specific topic addressed. In fact, a lot of people had "max" level readings on startup, so it made me wonder..... Appreciate the feedback
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Hothonda *EX-NSX* 8 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 2015 991 TT Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	Takes a few miles before it's done thinking & then it will register. I got an alert to add 1 qt & did so. Took about 20 min for the results. Electronics need to go to dipstick school. __________________ 991 TT, 200 Land Cruiser 2 prior BMW 3 & 5 series & 2013 Limerock M3
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Thebigbus Private 6 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 2009 e90 M3 DCT Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Central Texas iTrader: (0)	Gotcha, thanks guys
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