Reduce Oil MSG when checking on Dash..

Jul 6, 2013 | 06:48 PM

cobra101

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Reduce Oil MSG when checking on Dash..

Read some posts but diid not find a definite answer...

It's been several thousand miles since oil change. Levels have always been ok when checking on the dash, after the observed waiting period..

Now, if I check it on the dash after observing the waiting period, it now says "Reduce Oil". However, if I wait 20 or More minutes it says "level Ok".

Should I worry? Indy Mech says its normal, but I don't think it did this before.

I looked for the oil dipstick port, if it has one. The indy mech said there was none, but I think there is. I found a little black topper thing rear engine passengers side.. says MB Tech only. it did not seemed like it came off, spun around a little.

what to do? Find another Indy Mech to siphon some out and recheck? Can a bad sensor be the culprit? Star Test for this?

I suppose I have been driving normal (kinda hard sometimes) but not sure how long this has been going on. I will stop driving it if need be?, now that I know there may be an issue? Drive under 3k rpm, if that even make a difference.

thanks for any info...

Last edited by cobra101; Jul 6, 2013 at 08:03 PM.

Jul 8, 2013 | 02:42 PM

WHTEVO

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07' SL65, 04' E55, 03' Evo8, 08' GSXR, DSM's...

Find a new indy if he is telling you there is no oil dipstick tube (port). There is not a dipstick though. I would suggest getting a dipstick and checking it manually. the oil level sensors are known to go bad. Good luck.

Jul 8, 2013 | 05:58 PM

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The dipsitck port on my engine was passenger side between the firewall and back of the engine block / air intake. It had a BLACK round knob and pull tab. I changed my oil using topsider through this hole. You can remove oil easily through the dipstick tube with the cap off, but there is no dipstick.

Jul 8, 2013 | 06:01 PM

cobra101

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Would a star SYS be able to confirm a bad sensor?

Do you know the best place to find an oil dipstick? I see tranny ones all over...

is this the one I need? best deal/source?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Engine-Oil-Dipstick-C230-C240-C320-C32-C55-E55-E320-E500-CLK320-/370807082472?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item5655d30de8&vxp=mtr
Also, Is the port underneath that black cap that said MB ONLY? passenger side down by firewall? Does it just unscrew off? I spun it a little..but didn't want to force it..

Thanks

thanks

Found this one too but looks odd..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Genuine-Mercedes-2001-Engine-Oil-Dipstick-Tube-Cap-Dip-Stick-Warranty-/300925760263?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item461092b307&vxp=mtr

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