Engine oil level check inoperative
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Oct 2021
Posts: 112
Likes: 16
S550
Engine oil level check inoperative
Anyone else get this message when trying to access the oil level check feature?
I've let the engine cool. I tried to perform the check before starting the car. Nothing seems to work.
I've let the engine cool. I tried to perform the check before starting the car. Nothing seems to work.
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 459
Likes: 253
From: SD
Various
For the onboard computer check it needs to be warm/normal temp, at idle, and on a level surface.
It also measures it while driving and can take up to 30 min.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Oct 2021
Posts: 112
Likes: 16
S550
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 459
Likes: 253
From: SD
Various
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 287
Likes: 74
From: Colorado
2004 W240 Maybach 57
I know this is going to sound like heresy, but I wouldn't worry about it until the idiot light comes on telling you you're one quart low, and then add 1 qt! Keep a quart in the trunk for peace of mind. If M-B really wanted you to be able to check the oil level, they'd have installed a dipstick.
