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      09-01-2018, 03:55 PM   #2
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Originally Posted by Not Sure View Post
I changed the engine oil myself for the first time today. Allowed the old oil to drain completely and sucked out the filter housing with a syringe. Refilled with 8 1/4 liters and then started the car.

After taking what seemed like forever to get an oil reading (usually reads much faster), iDrive reported “Oil at minimum level. Add 1 qt.” So I added another ~1/2 l, but the iDrive message hasn’t changed. Super paranoid about overfilling.

Should I add more? Ignore the warning and see if the reading changes on its own?
I had issue like this. Ended up being the level sensor.
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