Check Engine Oil-- Help
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Joined: Aug 2009
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C63 AMG
Hey guys thanks for the input. Took the car to the dealership and they had to put 1.5L in.
Sorry to those who are agitated by posts like mine but people like myself have to learn somewhere. Forums, I believe, are for people to befriend eachother and provide help. Buying a fancy car doesnt mean you must know all aspects, not everyone knows everything.
Sorry to those who are agitated by posts like mine but people like myself have to learn somewhere. Forums, I believe, are for people to befriend eachother and provide help. Buying a fancy car doesnt mean you must know all aspects, not everyone knows everything.
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 499
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From: Sydney & the NSW Central Coast, Australia
C63 AMG, BMW 135i
Before you claim other people's help and comments are "BS" i suggest you check your facts.
I never said it was gospel what I "thought" was correct, which is why i said "i could be wrong". I was merely trying to offer helpful suggestions to a fellow member.
Your reply had me doubting myself so I just phoned the head mechanic at my local MB dealership (who i happen to know personally) and asked him. He confirmed i was completely right.
When the standard oil light comes on it means you have very low oil pressure or the sensor is faulty, which is bad. He said most modern engines have either gauge or sensor that pre-warn the driver before the critical stage through the cars display "check engine oil level" (or similar).
If you still don't believe me or what MB say. Do a Google search! this is the first page:
http://autos.yahoo.com/news/why-does...-come-on-.html
I never said it was gospel what I "thought" was correct, which is why i said "i could be wrong". I was merely trying to offer helpful suggestions to a fellow member.
Your reply had me doubting myself so I just phoned the head mechanic at my local MB dealership (who i happen to know personally) and asked him. He confirmed i was completely right.
When the standard oil light comes on it means you have very low oil pressure or the sensor is faulty, which is bad. He said most modern engines have either gauge or sensor that pre-warn the driver before the critical stage through the cars display "check engine oil level" (or similar).
If you still don't believe me or what MB say. Do a Google search! this is the first page:
http://autos.yahoo.com/news/why-does...-come-on-.html
This is BS too.
You need to get a new ‘Head Mechanic’ and that’s a fact.
This is the only sensible comment you’ve made.
Don’t offer advice, best you send them to the experts.
Though in your case, not your MB ‘Head Mechanic’.
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Joined: Nov 2012
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2013 C63 coupe
Be interesting for those who have oil usage to tell us how they ran their cars in....
Betcha those that stayed under 4500rpm and light load operation for 1000miles are topping off oil wayyyy more than those who varied revs and load through the rev range from day one (I don't mean full throttle from a standing start to redline all day every day but rather firm acceleration early on to seal those rings)
Betcha those that stayed under 4500rpm and light load operation for 1000miles are topping off oil wayyyy more than those who varied revs and load through the rev range from day one (I don't mean full throttle from a standing start to redline all day every day but rather firm acceleration early on to seal those rings)
Junior Member
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: Melbourne
2009 C63
First time same message come up for me I took it to the dealer after a week
They topped up oil for free and told me it needed less than 1.5 litres
Would agree it gives you plenty of warning
They topped up oil for free and told me it needed less than 1.5 litres
Would agree it gives you plenty of warning
