2024 GLS - Engine Oil Low message
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2024 GLS 450
2024 GLS - Engine Oil Low message
Recently, we bought the 2024 GLS 450 and were driving from Vegas to SF. After driving continuously for few hours with an average speed of 70-75 MPH, it started showing "Check engine oil level at next refueling".
I went to the dealership, and no leaks found. The said, they topped it stating the car might not be topped from the factory itself.
As of today, it has around 4K miles, and the oil level is between Min and Max bars. Is it normal?
Appreciate the input. Thanks.
I went to the dealership, and no leaks found. The said, they topped it stating the car might not be topped from the factory itself.
As of today, it has around 4K miles, and the oil level is between Min and Max bars. Is it normal?
Appreciate the input. Thanks.
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2021 GLS580 | 2011 ML350 BlueTec | 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP
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2021 GLS580 | 2011 ML350 BlueTec | 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP
As with any fluid, it's not a precision science. There is a range of "normal" and then you go above and below. For the most part, even a "low" oil level is sufficient to keep the engine protected for a while. Most of the extra is there to keep dirt suspended between oil changes and ensure the oil pickup still has enough around it during turns to keep it submerged. Now if your warning comes back before the next oil change interval then a dealer would need to find the leak as it obviously is going somewhere.
