E55V8K

Do I need to take it to a dealership? Does it mean the oil are low?
Had an oil change done at MB dealer 5k miles ago.



Thanks.

komp55

Sounds like you need to add some oil. After the car has been sitting for at least five minutes after you've stopped the engine, turn the ignition key to the "run" position (last position before you trigger the ignition), and press the left up button on the steering wheel through its cycle until you get the check oil level message. It will check the level and let you know how much you need to add. Then do so immediately (factory specs Mobil 1 0-40W).

Longer term, it's worthwhile to invest in the MB factory dipstick tool, which will give you a precise meausrement of the oil level. Using the factory chart, you can determine exactly how much oil to add based on the dipstick reading. IIRC, if the dipstick reads from 167mm to 170mm, the oil level is exactly where it should be. Anything below the 167mm mark on the dipstick means the engine oil is below the specified amount.

Jakpro1

Could also be a sensor. Easy fix for stealer. Mine went off non stop yet oil level was fine.

Some of these babies do like to eat oil too. Think my tech told me there is a memo around his shop that Benz said a (to him) surprising amount of oil burning every few thousand was "acceptable" to AMG.

What a trip.

chiromikey

i've had 2 sensors go bad so that's my guess.

blackbenzz

If you use the instrument cluster to read oil level make sure the car is on level ground.

komp55

This clearly is one of those instances where having the factory dipstick measuring tool makes alot of sense. With it, you know exactly where your oil level is and it's very easy to compare that measurement to what the sensor is telling you.

If the sensor is whacked, then it could either tell you the oil level is fine (when it isn't), or as in the case of the OP here, it could tell you to add oil when in fact it isn't needed (and overfilling can harm the engine).

I'd say before getting off on a tangent about a possibly faulty sensor, though, checking the actual oil level with a dipstick tool seems like a reasonable place to start the diagnosis. Anyways, that's what I'd do first.

shamefulanomaly

They do burn a lot of oil, my SA said to expect a quart every 1787 miles

I carry a couple quarts in my trunk.