pazu

guys, shall i still drive my slk55 when there is a blog message show up " Add 1 litre engine oil when next refilling " and checking the engine oil level showed..
" observe time.........."

Any comments?

regards

dsb

"Observe time..." means: Car must be at rest for a minimum of 5 minutes before measuring oil level.

BTW, You can measure the exact oil level by doing this:

taken from Bloflin's post...
You have to put your display into "service mode". Search the forums, you will find it, but from memory (may have mistakes).

Turn ignition on (car NOT running).

Have digital display showing the Odometer display.

Hit the Reset button (small black button on the left side of the Speedometer gauge), THREE times in a row.

Digital Display will change to showing Voltage on the battery.

Hit up arrow a couple of times to get to the Oil measurement

****Turn the key to position 2 and wait

After that you can even start the engine and watch the level drop some as the oil is pumped up into the engine.

Be aware there are other functions in this mode (at least one of which will reset your time to service reminder). So be careful. Also how the up/down arrows and the page up/down controls the functions does NOT seem real intuitive (to me).

P.S. After writing this, I'm thinking perhaps you start in ACC mode, then swith to On (still car not started) after getting to the Oil Measurement display. Not sure. Again search the forums.

pazu

thx so much ..i'm goin to try now.

dsb

Hey look above,

I made a small edit where you see *******

AMGFeVer

But still.. can I drive my '55 if it shows "Add 1 litre engine oil when next refilling" and add oil!!

or should I wait for the next service "if the remaining is only 2,000km for the next service"?

thanks..

slk55er

I'd sure add the oil! I believe the "refilling" refers to the next time you fill up with gasoline -- not your next oil service.

DBERRY7578

I was told that it is no big deal, as long as you make an appointment and get it done in a reasonable time. Call you service manager andthey will reassure you.

Shinigami

I would add a little oil, maybe half a liter just to be on the safe side.

This way, you'll still have another half a liter left in case your car demands more another 10,000km's from now.

My dealer told me that it's usually best to add just a little less then what it asks, as it is very easy to overfill the 55 engine.

fredfromny

I second that! Add the oil. Its so easy...