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      01-14-2024, 04:33 PM   #33
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TIS explanation of Oil Condition Sensor

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Originally Posted by NiBe View Post
Btw if I remember correctly the oil level sensor does not only measure oil level but also oil "quality". But you use Liqui Moly so you should be fine. Did you experiment with different brands?
Oil quality is defined as how much moisture is measured in the oil--not which brand/formulation. This is why temperature is important in the measurement of the oil as to evaporate any moisture in the oil by means of exceeding boiling temp. TIS also warns about short-trip driving as this would be a detriment to quality by means of excessive moisture in the oil.



As per OP problem, TIS does note "spurious oil-level warning" when the permittivity of the oil is compromised. This makes me think at certain conditions a fault code should be recorded. I'd be curious what INPA or ISTA might have for this. Maybe it could help shed some light on the problem as others have suggested. Keep us posted, OP?

Attached is a PDF of the TIS explanation to the oil level measuring strategies implemented. Great way to familiarize and understand.
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File Type: pdf Oil condition sensor -- BMW E9X.pdf (323.9 KB, 147 views)
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