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oil sensor light

Old Sep 9, 2007 | 09:15 AM
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oil sensor light

I keep getting an error stating that my oil is over it limit when it fact it is fine. This comes on once every few weeks then goes off. I have confirmed that all is fine and the oil is level not over filled.

I assume this is some sensor in the oil pan that will be costly to repair?

Anyone have this issue?

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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 11:02 AM
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When is the last time that an oil change was done and was the timer reset on the cluster?

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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 11:45 AM
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Oil level / oil quality sensor

Originally Posted by rrich49132
I keep getting an error stating that my oil is over it limit when it fact it is fine. This comes on once every few weeks then goes off. I have confirmed that all is fine and the oil is level not over filled.

I assume this is some sensor in the oil pan that will be costly to repair?

Anyone have this issue?

-ray
I had the same oil level warnings (sometimes would even say stop engine immediately in red letters) and level / pressure was always fine. It was helpful to have engine oil dipstick . I would pull to the side with the engine running (with this warning on) and noticed so noises whatsoever (such as valvetrain noise if oil pressure wasn't normal).

I would also get the perform service on time! warnings even though there were a lot of miles to go per the FSS.

Dealer replaced sensor under warranty and all was fine going forward - this was an issued on the the early 2000's W208s - I remember seeing posts on this board that addressed that.

I think the sensor is threaded into the oil pan or lower block - others might be able to share their experiences if they replaced it themselves.

Some folks may have access to the MB WIS system that details the exact procedure as well.
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