Computer read out tells me this: Lower Oil Level...
06-22-2009, 04:40 AM
#1
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Computer read out tells me this: Lower Oil Level...
this malfunction pops out when i drive the benz for a while...and i just ignore it, becasue after a while the car has been sitting for a while and start it back up, the malfunction doesnt appear...should i ignore it, or should i really lower the engine oil level? help out please!
P.S. just went out and checked oil level outside, and the car has been sitting out for almost 4 hours now, it says that oil level is ok...so i dunno?
P.S. just went out and checked oil level outside, and the car has been sitting out for almost 4 hours now, it says that oil level is ok...so i dunno?
06-22-2009, 09:02 AM
#3
These cars are known to drink 1/2 to a full qrt of oil between oil changes.
How many miles to your next service?
If ur handy do the oil change yourself (i'm assuming since you have a Fairlady Z?)..... be sure to remove the skid plate housing and there are two plugs that drain the oil. Do a search for oil change DIY and you'll come across it.
Afterwards reset the computer (another search)
How many miles to your next service?
If ur handy do the oil change yourself (i'm assuming since you have a Fairlady Z?)..... be sure to remove the skid plate housing and there are two plugs that drain the oil. Do a search for oil change DIY and you'll come across it.
Afterwards reset the computer (another search)
06-22-2009, 02:11 PM
#4
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These cars are known to drink 1/2 to a full qrt of oil between oil changes.
How many miles to your next service?
If ur handy do the oil change yourself (i'm assuming since you have a Fairlady Z?)..... be sure to remove the skid plate housing and there are two plugs that drain the oil. Do a search for oil change DIY and you'll come across it.
Afterwards reset the computer (another search)
How many miles to your next service?
If ur handy do the oil change yourself (i'm assuming since you have a Fairlady Z?)..... be sure to remove the skid plate housing and there are two plugs that drain the oil. Do a search for oil change DIY and you'll come across it.
Afterwards reset the computer (another search)
THANKS Moose! btw, your AMG looks clean! im still loooking around on what mods there are to do on the C32's...but now...i think the main ones are the obvious 19's and lowering springs..
is your AMG lowered? i like the stance of your car man!
and RX-7! thats what im talking about! :-)
06-22-2009, 03:10 PM
#6
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this malfunction pops out when i drive the benz for a while...and i just ignore it, becasue after a while the car has been sitting for a while and start it back up, the malfunction doesnt appear...should i ignore it, or should i really lower the engine oil level? help out please!....
If a warning light is appearing telling you to lower your oil level, then you should assume that the computer is correct (until such point that you know otherwise).
This is because:
- You need to let the oil return to the oil pan.
- You need to allow proper thermal expansion of the oil in order to get an accurate level.
4 hours is far too long to wait to obtain an accurate oil level reading after turning off the engine.
If 9,600 miles are remaining according to the FSS, then it is probable that somebody changed the oil a relatively short time ago. Did a dealership change the oil? Even it it was the dealership, it is entirely possible that somebody put a little too much oil into the motor.
Last edited by boohooramblers; 06-22-2009 at 03:11 PM. Reason: add information
06-22-2009, 06:01 PM
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If 9,600 miles are remaining according to the FSS, then it is probable that somebody changed the oil a relatively short time ago. Did a dealership change the oil? Even it it was the dealership, it is entirely possible that somebody put a little too much oil into the motor.
