computer oil level check
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2002 Lexus IS300 5-speed
computer oil level check
I was bored and did the oil level check. The computer displays "add 1 qt oil!" The car is 2 months a 1 week old with 2400 miles on it.
I assume this is covered by the included maintenance.
I assume this is covered by the included maintenance.
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Mine said add 1qt sometimes and not others depending on the grade of the parking lot. I measured the oil with the dip stick when it said at 1qt and it was halfway between full and add. I asked the dealer about it and they added a 1/2 qt. This was at about 4,500 miles. Use the dipstick, it's more accurate.
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From my experience, a very small deviation from level ground will register noticably different oil levels. Always attempt to take oil readings in similar surroundings for greatest accuracy. My garage has one level area while the rest of the space is on a 1-2%slope. I check the oil level before starting the car when left sitting overnite in the same level spot .
This method gives me the most consistent results especially if I'm monitoring consumption.
This method gives me the most consistent results especially if I'm monitoring consumption.
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Originally posted by Brian Yee
... I check the oil level before starting the car when left sitting overnite in the same level spot .
This method gives me the most consistent results especially if I'm monitoring consumption.
... I check the oil level before starting the car when left sitting overnite in the same level spot .
This method gives me the most consistent results especially if I'm monitoring consumption.
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True. But I usually have the car filled to the mid point of the dipstick when cold. Testing at the same temp. and place in my garage gives me the best indication of consumption with the least variables. To date (CLK 55 w/ 7000 miles) I had no measurable signs of usage. 
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2001 C240 / 6-speed
"Now it just say's perform service on time."
This means that you have not waited long enough since turning off the engine to perform an accurate oil level check. It has nothing to do with servicing the oil on time (I think its a German-English translation problem).
This means that you have not waited long enough since turning off the engine to perform an accurate oil level check. It has nothing to do with servicing the oil on time (I think its a German-English translation problem).
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I didn't know there was a dipstick available.. again i speed read the manual and i specifically remember the salesguy telling me that the only way to check the oil was the computer...... i'm gonna have to check it out tomorrow morning.....
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Originally posted by Fuzzo
I didn't know there was a dipstick available.. again i speed read the manual and i specifically remember the salesguy telling me that the only way to check the oil was the computer...... i'm gonna have to check it out tomorrow morning.....
I didn't know there was a dipstick available.. again i speed read the manual and i specifically remember the salesguy telling me that the only way to check the oil was the computer...... i'm gonna have to check it out tomorrow morning.....
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Ahhh, yes....The "post dipstick" generation. Though I can't believe you bought a brand new car and didn't bother to at least look under the hood to marvel at the beautiful German engineering. 
Though I can't believe you bought a brand new car and didn't bother to at least look under the hood to marvel at the beautiful German engineering.
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2001 CLK320
Oil warning messages
Originally posted by benzomonterey
Mine has shown add 1 qt and add 2 qts before. Now it just say's perform service on time.
Try it again on a level surface it might change.
Mine has shown add 1 qt and add 2 qts before. Now it just say's perform service on time.
Try it again on a level surface it might change.
Oil level was fine and after a shut down & restart, everything was okay...when I brought the car in for warranty service, the trouble code indicated a bad oil sensor and I got an oil change and new oil quality sensor.
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.....Just as the oil level indicator in my 911 sucks under the best conditions, (it also analog by the way)If you really gots to know, NOTHING beats the using the stick. Aside from checking it's function, I've never used the sensor to check the oil level in my CLK55....Call me paranoid.
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Originally posted by Brian Yee
.....Just as the oil level indicator in my 911 sucks under the best conditions, (it also analog by the way)If you really gots to know, NOTHING beats the using the stick. Aside from checking it's function, I've never used the sensor to check the oil level in my CLK55....Call me paranoid.
.....Just as the oil level indicator in my 911 sucks under the best conditions, (it also analog by the way)If you really gots to know, NOTHING beats the using the stick. Aside from checking it's function, I've never used the sensor to check the oil level in my CLK55....Call me paranoid.
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From: Columbia, MD
2002 C230K Sport Coupe M6 C5 desert silver
In answer to the original thread question, mine also needed a quart at 2500 mi. Semi expected for normal consumption. Not sure if covered in scheduled maintanance. Kind of like filling up with gas. Be sure to check with your dealer as to the oil weight in the car. I got a surprise while I called my dealer as it was not Mobil 1.
