Aleksandre

Today i got the check engine oil message when i started the car ( not a cold start ). i changed the oil 3000 Km ago ( about 1.800 miles ). Ive been to the track two times during this period, can that be the cause of it ?

The car is at 58,000 km. Its 2009 model.

Will appreciate any help.

Thank you.

Sry for bad english

b16

I get that warning about every 2,000 miles. I now try to add a quart around every 1,000 miles. Dealer told me this is normal....

jnsn78

For me, it's normal, I added 3 times Oil in my engine during 9000 km (two track days in those 9000 km)
It depend also of the viscosity, many oils can be filled in the C63 engine, 0W30, 0W40, 5W30 and 5W40, and one of them can be consumed more than the normal

Aleksandre

Thank you very much.
So, nothing to worry about, i guess )

Rsquad911

I'm using 5W40 Motul.

So far 8000kms and the oil level on my dipstick has not moved.

I'm thinking and hoping my break in driving is to blame =O)

Pickles

Mate,... FIRST thing to do would be to check the oil level via the dipstick?
Cheers, Pickles.

Aleksandre

Warm or cold ?

CoolBDPhenom03

Always warm.

Andy1114

I put 1qt per 1000miles just added another qt last night, its becomes normal habbit

Pickles

Simply a matter of opinion.
When the oil is put into the engine....the oil is cold when it is checked....the oil is in the sump, not in various parts of the engine....so I know EXACTLY what's in, or not in, there. So, when I check it again, I can see exactly, if any, what I've lost.
But, if ya know the right point on your dipstick to check it when it's hot, & you're comfortable with that....well, that's ok too....up to you?
Cheers, Pickles.

CoolBDPhenom03

I mean it's always relative if you know where its supposed to be cold or hot. I always do it hot so I'm not at risk of overfilling the oil.

Aleksandre

Checked the oil level today and it was at the bottom plastic... I guess i need to add some )))

Thanks for help guys.

jordanaf

Yep.

When it happens.................................you need to add some oil!!!

Simple.

CoolBDPhenom03

Btw, your oil is warm when the temp indicator stops blinking ~175F degrees

jordanaf

Yes. Crucial detail you may or may not have known. Excellent addition CoolB! Check your fluid warm. CoolBDPhenom03 was correct. Go to the AMG screen on the LCD and when your oil gauge stops blinking (about 175) it is warm and can be evaluated then.

Mort

From the Operator's Manual:

With the engine at operating temperature, the vehicle must be stationary for at least 5 minutes with the engine turned off before checking the oil level.

With the engine not at operating temperature, the vehicle must have been stationary for at least 30 minutes with the engine turned off.

I am with Pickles, I check my oil level in the car first thing in the morning after sitting overnight.

jordanaf

Whoa! I guess I am so used to operating off the thought process for my Land Cruiser, that I never payed that much attention. I do usually check it warm, as the manual states(I didn't read or know that), after siting for a few minutes. I am now with Pickles and Mort.

I will be checking my oil in the beginning of the day, after it sat all night BEFORE I fire up the engine. Thanks for "schooling" me!!

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