genechien

so i finally got around to using that check oil level function and after the computer did it's thing i got the message saying that i need to add 1 quart of oil to reach the max oil level.

does this mean that i should add 1 quart of oil to top it off?

nugget

I received the exact same message checking it just before and after my 10,000 mile service… so I’m assuming this is normal. Engine temp seem to be normal as well. I haven’t had a chance to ask my service consultant just to be sure. I’m so lazy. :p

NORTH 44 C63

you guys are kidding>>>>>right??

This is why my breakin process is really ment only for enthusiasts and MB builds in a high tolerence in the ECU for those who abuse the engine and don't add oil when required.

ADD OIL NOW!!!

kjb55

I had the same thought North - are these guys for real!!!!!

The car tells you that your hand-built AMG V8 is down a quart of oil....... hhmmmm, what should I do?? I say risk it all over a $5 quart of oil - keep driving, ignore the message. NOT.

PC Valkyrie

I agree that you should add the oil if the computer says you should.

However, shouldn't the computer alert you to an "error" if the motor really was low on oil (like a smart computer should)? Or do you really have to check the oil level regularly yourself?

Another question: When you do check the oil level manually, what happens at the end? Do you get a message like "oil level is OK" or something like that?

Whenever I do it, it just hangs for a long time, without ever confirming for me that things are OK or not.

Renault78law

Mine does the same. When it says, checking, and after a few minutes the screen resets, just hit 'check oil' again, and wait. repeat if necessary. eventually, it'll give you the result.

NORTH 44 C63

Are you waiting the obligatory 5 min (after Driving) with the engine turned off and parked level?? should give you a readout in under 20 seconds.

I usually check mine after I get gas>>>>>

kjb55

The center display, without user input, should give you the low oil warning beginning at 1 quart low.

When initiating a check - my display will advise 'Oil Level Okay' or advise if low also. If the correct amount of time has not passed since engine shut-off, I get a message that advises me to wait and try again.

genechien

well my thinking was that my oil level was somewhere in between the max level and the low oil level...which would be fine

and i didn't get an low oil level warning or anything, i was just curious and wanted to check out the oil level detection function

but i guess i'll add a quart just to be careful

NORTH 44 C63

That might be good thinking if you were driving a Ford F150 but you are not.
the 5.5L AMG V8 is a High Pro motor that likes to be filled with oil at all times.

My advice is keep it happy and add oil when needed.

enjoy your ride>>>>

nugget

I'm definitely not going to assume my dealer knows what they are doing anymore after this one. My trust to them has been lost. I’m going to stop by my dealer during work tomorrow. Thanks for the pressure guys... I needed this wakeup call.