oil level

Todd0131 · 01-11-2018, 02:30 PM

Tried to do a search for my exact problem but found nothing. I just had an oil change done yesterday. After driving it for a bit today I get a low oil warning light, the yellow one. I checked the stupid ass worthless gauge thats on the dash. Its not even registering any oil. I have gotten this before when it gets to the min level, but it has always shown something in there. I am thinking a new oil sensor? Or do I just need to drive it around a while for it to register? Thanks and sorry for a stupid question..

Todd

pbonsalb · 01-11-2018, 02:35 PM

Drive it around. Maybe even for a couple of days.

Todd0131 · 01-11-2018, 02:38 PM

will, do. That's the direction I was headed. I appreciate the advice

pbonsalb · 01-11-2018, 03:37 PM

This has frustrated many. I just make sure I put in about 8.5L and then I add more only after a day or 2 or 3. Years ago, I got worried and kept adding oil and overfilled it by about 0.5L.

Todd0131 · 01-11-2018, 03:41 PM

Will do sir, thanks for the help. A lot frustrates me about this car, but a lot I love too. Thank you again..

Todd

Todd0131 · 01-14-2018, 11:56 AM

still not showing any oil at all. I know its in there. I guess I will just keep driving it until I can get it to the shop for new sensor

///M Power-Belgium · 01-14-2018, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Todd0131

still not showing any oil at all. I know its in there. I guess I will just keep driving it until I can get it to the shop for new sensor

Once your S65 is warmed up ,while you drive it should show you the oil level after 15-20 min.

Todd0131 · 01-14-2018, 12:19 PM

This si the first time I have had this issue. The engine sounds normal and like I said I know there is oil in it. Stupid sensor.

TedA · 01-14-2018, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Todd0131

Tried to do a search for my exact problem but found nothing. I just had an oil change done yesterday. After driving it for a bit today I get a low oil warning light, the yellow one. I checked the stupid ass worthless gauge thats on the dash. Its not even registering any oil. I have gotten this before when it gets to the min level, but it has always shown something in there. I am thinking a new oil sensor? Or do I just need to drive it around a while for it to register? Thanks and sorry for a stupid question..

Todd

Is there an appetite for a group order for a mechanical oil dip stick? Someone already produced and sold some , but I can’t recollect the company (perhaps Turner Motorsport)? Perhaps, if enough people are willing to buy, they could make some more.

Todd0131 · 01-14-2018, 01:09 PM

bimmerwold has one I believe.

01-11-2018, 02:30 PM	#1
Todd0131 Lieutenant 380 Rep 530 Posts Drives: Yukon, stumpjumper, m3 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tx iTrader: (0)	oil level Tried to do a search for my exact problem but found nothing. I just had an oil change done yesterday. After driving it for a bit today I get a low oil warning light, the yellow one. I checked the stupid ass worthless gauge thats on the dash. Its not even registering any oil. I have gotten this before when it gets to the min level, but it has always shown something in there. I am thinking a new oil sensor? Or do I just need to drive it around a while for it to register? Thanks and sorry for a stupid question.. Todd
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pbonsalb Lieutenant General 5231 Rep 10,614 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	Drive it around. Maybe even for a couple of days.
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Todd0131 Lieutenant 380 Rep 530 Posts Drives: Yukon, stumpjumper, m3 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tx iTrader: (0)	will, do. That's the direction I was headed. I appreciate the advice
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pbonsalb Lieutenant General 5231 Rep 10,614 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	This has frustrated many. I just make sure I put in about 8.5L and then I add more only after a day or 2 or 3. Years ago, I got worried and kept adding oil and overfilled it by about 0.5L.
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01-11-2018, 03:41 PM	#5
Todd0131 Lieutenant 380 Rep 530 Posts Drives: Yukon, stumpjumper, m3 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tx iTrader: (0)	Will do sir, thanks for the help. A lot frustrates me about this car, but a lot I love too. Thank you again.. Todd
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Todd0131 Lieutenant 380 Rep 530 Posts Drives: Yukon, stumpjumper, m3 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tx iTrader: (0)	still not showing any oil at all. I know its in there. I guess I will just keep driving it until I can get it to the shop for new sensor
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Todd0131 Lieutenant 380 Rep 530 Posts Drives: Yukon, stumpjumper, m3 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tx iTrader: (0)	This si the first time I have had this issue. The engine sounds normal and like I said I know there is oil in it. Stupid sensor.
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Todd0131 Lieutenant 380 Rep 530 Posts Drives: Yukon, stumpjumper, m3 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tx iTrader: (0)	bimmerwold has one I believe.
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