Check Oil without dipstick
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2019 Mercedes Benz S500L AMG Premium Plus
Check Oil without dipstick
Sorry if this detail has been posted previously, but I could not find it.
After playing around with my W203 I found out how to get a more accurate oil level on my W211 too. This is on a Jan 2004 E320 CDI.
1. Insert key to position 1. (Must be taken out and reinserted if you have been driving).
2. Select standard display in MFD ie Temp/digi speed
3. Press the reset button at left side of cluster 3 times in quick succesion.
4. You will now see current battery voltage ie UB 13.9
5. Press up arrow on steering wheel. This takes you to some stats inc SW version. Note engine oil level at bottom. You will need to start engine for this to register. Contrary to the normal way to check oil, you will get a more accurate reading by this method with a COLD engine.
6. If you press the up arrow again you get the VIN number
7. Press it again you get some dyno setting (WTF that?)
8. Press it again it takes you into a service menu. WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING IN HERE AS YOU MAY CANCEL A REQUIRED SERVICE ITEM IN ERROR.
YOU CAN DRIVE THE CAR IN THIS MODE AND WATCH THE SUMP OIL LEVEL FLUCTUATE. HOWEVER, BE WARY AS I UNDERSTAND THAT IN THIS MODE THINGS LIKE BAS, ESP ETC ARE DISABLED!!!!
To get back to normal just take the key out again.
Have fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
After playing around with my W203 I found out how to get a more accurate oil level on my W211 too. This is on a Jan 2004 E320 CDI.
1. Insert key to position 1. (Must be taken out and reinserted if you have been driving).
2. Select standard display in MFD ie Temp/digi speed
3. Press the reset button at left side of cluster 3 times in quick succesion.
4. You will now see current battery voltage ie UB 13.9
5. Press up arrow on steering wheel. This takes you to some stats inc SW version. Note engine oil level at bottom. You will need to start engine for this to register. Contrary to the normal way to check oil, you will get a more accurate reading by this method with a COLD engine.
6. If you press the up arrow again you get the VIN number
7. Press it again you get some dyno setting (WTF that?)
8. Press it again it takes you into a service menu. WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING IN HERE AS YOU MAY CANCEL A REQUIRED SERVICE ITEM IN ERROR.
YOU CAN DRIVE THE CAR IN THIS MODE AND WATCH THE SUMP OIL LEVEL FLUCTUATE. HOWEVER, BE WARY AS I UNDERSTAND THAT IN THIS MODE THINGS LIKE BAS, ESP ETC ARE DISABLED!!!!
To get back to normal just take the key out again.
Have fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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This has been posted before.. I was in there and tried to find a way in there for 6 months. Finally someone here posted how to do it..
With the DYNO you can also completly disable traction control.
With the DYNO you can also completly disable traction control.
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Originally Posted by BudC
I found this out too but you pointed out one thing I didn't know, that you had to start the engine to get the oil level.
Thanks for the Info.
Thanks for the Info.
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Dyno Setting
I remember reading somewhere that when you are IN the dyno setting, the ABS, and "traction control" stability systems, and a couple of other things that allow the car's computer to intervene and influence handling are turned off. It is designed so that when on a dyno, the car can not influence power measurement in any way.
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Originally Posted by Barry45RPM
I remember reading somewhere that when you are IN the dyno setting, the ABS, and "traction control" and a couple of other things that allow the car's computer to intervene and influence handling are turned off. It is designed so that when on a dyno, the car can not influence power measurement in any way.
Heres the details......... https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...&highlight=ESP
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I just checked my oil using the standard method and the display said "reduce engine oil!" but then I used the method above and it registered 8.0 quarts, the car was at normal op temp when I turned it off and I let it sit for about 10mins before checking. 8.0 is exactly how much oil the 500 is supposed to have, is the above test only to be used when cold? Should I bring the car to the dealer and have them reduce the oil or is the first display inaccurate at times? Thanks
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8.0 on the high-side...
You should take it to the dealer, could be overfilled, or....sensor out of range.
if you're overfilled its not by much, full fill is 7.0-7.5 qts.(I THINK NOT 100% positive). Verify this independantly.
The real issues is...since there is no dipstick, that sensor needs to work properly. It could be off, spitting out false high readings, thus IF your engine ever becomes critically low, LOW OIL PRESSURE could be your only warning before your engine implodes.
KB
if you're overfilled its not by much, full fill is 7.0-7.5 qts.(I THINK NOT 100% positive). Verify this independantly.
The real issues is...since there is no dipstick, that sensor needs to work properly. It could be off, spitting out false high readings, thus IF your engine ever becomes critically low, LOW OIL PRESSURE could be your only warning before your engine implodes.
KB
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Originally Posted by RJC
I just checked my oil using the standard method and the display said "reduce engine oil!" but then I used the method above and it registered 8.0 quarts, the car was at normal op temp when I turned it off and I let it sit for about 10mins before checking. 8.0 is exactly how much oil the 500 is supposed to have, is the above test only to be used when cold? Should I bring the car to the dealer and have them reduce the oil or is the first display inaccurate at times? Thanks
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Update.
I checked this morning in both modes advanced and normal, normal displayed oil level ok and advanced showed 7.8 quarts, according to my owners manual 8.0 quarts is the capacity for the V8 500.
I checked this morning in both modes advanced and normal, normal displayed oil level ok and advanced showed 7.8 quarts, according to my owners manual 8.0 quarts is the capacity for the V8 500.
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Originally Posted by RJC
Update.
I checked this morning in both modes advanced and normal, normal displayed oil level ok and advanced showed 7.8 quarts, according to my owners manual 8.0 quarts is the capacity for the V8 500.
I checked this morning in both modes advanced and normal, normal displayed oil level ok and advanced showed 7.8 quarts, according to my owners manual 8.0 quarts is the capacity for the V8 500.
