MegansAMG

Hello, my name is Megan and I'm new to the site and wanted to introduce myself first of all and second ask for some advise/ help with my 03' E55 AMG. I recently bought the car used from a friend of a friend and it has a few issues that I am concerned about. My number one concern is a service light that keeps coming on that says " NO OIL SHUT OFF ENGINE" or something like that. I contacted the guy I bought it from and he assured me it was only because it was in need of an oil change and the light would go away once I did that, well it was gone for one day and is back. Also a service light is on that shows a picture of a battery that says "visit work shop". Im affraid to drive the car now. Can anyone help a poor girl out? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Megan

soldier2304

Well if it says "visit workshop" dont you think you should take it to a mercedes dealer or a mechanic that can do that oil change for you?

tgoss

Did you get an oil change? You might want to have the oil level sensor checked out as well...

Also you're probably going to need a new primary battery in the trunk.

Hopefully that solves your issues

Boughtittwice

I would get that looked at by a dealer. It could be a bad oil level sender, happened to me.

Yacht Master

Umm, who did your pre purchase inspection? I don't want to alarm you, but you may be in for some bad news. Did the low oil level alarm come on after an oil change?

harjothundal

Not to alarm you as well, my vehicle has never given me that message when I was close to being due for an oil change... The closest was when my valve cover gaskets were leaking, it gave a display message saying to add 1qt of oil or something along that line...

Hopefully it's just a sensor though!

MegansAMG

I did do the oil change and its still doing it, I don't know if its a bad sensor or what??? I am just panicing

MegansAMG

It came on before the oil change and after the oil change, since this car doesn't have a dip stick, I am not able to check the oil so I have to go to the dealership everytime.

220S

Take it in on Monday to a good Indy who knows AMGs or to the dealer. Have them go over the car, put it on SDS, etc.. Then you'll know where you're at with the car. Kinda like a post-purchase inspection since you didn't do a pre-purchase inspection (with your next used car purchase, do a ppi.)

Don't worry, life gets better. Usually.

nanayaw6

Check your oil before starting the motor with the instrument cluster. I would recommend checking multiple times within a day to find out if the readings make sense or seem erratic. That would help you determine if its an oil sensor malfunction (if your car hasn't said that in red already). You do know how to check your oil level using the display right?

W211 BEAST

Before turning your car on, get the instrument cluster to the page where it displays either your speed or temp, then hit the up/down track buttons on the steering wheel until it gets to the logo that looks like it'll give you an oil readout.

And may I add that as extremely hot as it was that you bought an E55, it was even hotter that you then complained about the car not having a dipstick. lol

harjothundal

Actually, the car doesn't ship from the factory with the dipstick but you can purchase one from the dealer and install it yourself... I can't remember the exact cost but I do remember thinking it was too much for a dipstick... Regardless, the vehicle still has the option to have a dipstick...

grantwoodtx

First of all welcome to the E55 AMG ownership experience with can be tricky sometimes.

Does you car look likes it burning oil when you inspect the tailpipes are they fairly clean or are they balckend?

I had a similar issue where now and again the low oil alert or add 1Qt at next fill up alert would trigger but after the car sat and cooled down the alert would go away and sometimes not even come back on the next time I drove the car. I changed the Oil Level Sensor and this resolved the problem.

It's a fairly simple job except you have to drain your oil again...

The visit workshop alert with battery could be anything from a battery that needs replacing to a faulty alternator or faulty voltage regulator.

shardul

iTrader: (1)

oil level sensor,
located to the left of the drain plug on the oil pan held but 3 torx screws. simple fix like grantwoodtx said.

motorkas

First - welcome to the club; second - you should throw out your location so members can point you in the right direction in terms of indy shops, dealerships/SA's and even DIY help. A lot of times this info can save you significantly in time and money.

Hope everything works out!

MegansAMG

Thanks for the info guys, I really appreciate it. Im getting the new sensor tomorrow and also a new battery. You think its the rear mounted battery, the small front one or both? I hate to buy stuff I dont need. Oh and Danny, you think my AMG is hot, you should see me in a bikini !!!! Megan

MegansAMG

Sorry I forgot, Im located in Albuquerque, NM. Megan

rlh23

Welcome to E55 ownership! Check your PM.

WHTEVO

Well i am sure most of us want to see so post some pics up

Aaron

AMGfan

First off, welcome. Like 220S mentioned, I would seriously consider finding a well referred MB indie shop to get your car checked out. Again, welcome to the family.

J

Max.H

I replaced my oil level sensor for doing the same thing. Hopefully it's just that.

Btw Bikini pics next to e55 or ban

HeissRod

This thread reminds me of this gif. Always makes me laugh.



Absolutely no disrespect meant towards Megan with this post, either.

LADY_AMG

lol...don't mind the horn-dogs, Megan. Welcome to the forum!

LADY_AMG

This is so true.

skratch77

I hope its just a sensor.Also how many quarts did you put in her? I put in 10 of m1 0-40 and change the oil every 5k

ps

Lets see some picks of that bikini (cough),I mean car!!!!