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SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Engine oil level message

Old Jul 19, 2015 | 12:22 PM
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Engine oil level message

Message in red ! Engine oil level reduce oil level.But I know it is the right oil level on the engine,so where is the problem,sensor ? If so where can I find this sensor,thanks.
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Old Jul 19, 2015 | 03:24 PM
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How do you know it is at the correct level?
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Old Jul 19, 2015 | 03:53 PM
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I got this problem for a while,I dont use this car much but I change the oil and filter every year,taking out the plugg from the pan and are filling the right amount of oil,must be a sensor,but where is it placed on the engine.
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Old Jul 19, 2015 | 03:58 PM
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Purchase a dip stick and measure the actual level. That will tell all.
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Old Jul 19, 2015 | 04:35 PM
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Yes,agree but the oil level is right I have tested it with a deep stick.
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Old Jul 30, 2015 | 05:33 PM
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add a quart of oil and you are good to go till next service, it happens sometimes,dont worry too much it is a common thing i was told by mb (and AMG academy guys)
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Old Jul 31, 2015 | 04:29 AM
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Yes I know,but it`s not nice to get the pling sound and red message every time I use the car.
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Old Aug 2, 2015 | 04:43 PM
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It's probably the sensor.
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