ML63 Low Oil Light
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ML63 Low Oil Light
Does the W166 ML63 have a low oil alert that is displayed on the dash? Asking because I had oil changed about 6 months ago but have not put on many miles. I went to check the oil and it seems to be at “MIN” level. Unless I am totally reading the dipstick wrong.
Edit: I’ve checked the manual and I know it says it does, but I just want to make sure there isn’t anything that could be wrong with my notification system.
Edit: I’ve checked the manual and I know it says it does, but I just want to make sure there isn’t anything that could be wrong with my notification system.
Last edited by PeteyV; 12-24-2020 at 10:02 PM.
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Thanks! It’s just very odd because checking today, I waited for the engine to reach operating temp and then pulled the dipstick out. Wiped off and reinserted and i can barely see the oil line. I wiped off with microfiber and there really was no residue above the MIN marking making me think I am dangerously low. It is 20 degrees here in Michigan
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Not sure if it’s because I’m getting old or the style of this dipstick but it looks like the oil is at a good level. I really don’t want to add a quart unless I get a message or I can tell for sure. I might need to just get a new dipstick.
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I am hoping that’s not the case. Checking the oil again I can see there is a film of oil up to the middle of the “min” and “Max” locations. It’s just difficult for me to see and not as obvious as the traditional types of dipsticks.
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Thanks! It’s just very odd because checking today, I waited for the engine to reach operating temp and then pulled the dipstick out. Wiped off and reinserted and i can barely see the oil line. I wiped off with microfiber and there really was no residue above the MIN marking making me think I am dangerously low. It is 20 degrees here in Michigan
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I actually had the engine get to operating temp, turned it off, waited 5 minutes and then tested. It’s per the manual.