Oil level per the cluster - what does your say?
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Oil level per the cluster - what does your say?
I tried mine very briefly today, disturbing reading of about 7.0 qts. That's low vs doing an oil change say 8.5 qts. Curious as to what other peeps show.
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Just changed my oil on a 2005 E55. Drained out of both plugs, replaced the filter and poured in 9.0 qts. Drove around for a while then let it sit over night. Checked the level electronically in the morning and it read 7.4 qts on the dash.
I do wish that it was more accurate as far as the level that they specify in the manual... if it had an automated correction factor so that it shows 9.0 on the dash... oh well, cant have it all, right? =)
You can also check your oil level with a "dipstick". 168mm from the bottom, i just use my trans dipstick and have it marked at 168mm
I do wish that it was more accurate as far as the level that they specify in the manual... if it had an automated correction factor so that it shows 9.0 on the dash... oh well, cant have it all, right? =)
You can also check your oil level with a "dipstick". 168mm from the bottom, i just use my trans dipstick and have it marked at 168mm
Last edited by V-AMG; 02-08-2016 at 02:54 PM.
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I hate these electronic readouts, they're anything but reliable. I'll take the 'old fashioned' way. Now reading read the oil level on an air cooled Porsche.... that's a chore! ![EEK!](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif)
Anyone have the oil dip stick part number.
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Anyone have the oil dip stick part number.
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They always read fine for me. The sensor accounts for how much oil is in the pan. It does not include the lines and oil cooler, filter housing etc.
I see all these people running around looking for dip sticks chasing an issue that does not exist. The sensor is accurate it works just fine. If they sensor goes out which occasionally it does, simply replace it and back to normal. No getting your hands dirty or getting out of the car to check your oil level. That's luxury.
Just my 2 cents
I see all these people running around looking for dip sticks chasing an issue that does not exist. The sensor is accurate it works just fine. If they sensor goes out which occasionally it does, simply replace it and back to normal. No getting your hands dirty or getting out of the car to check your oil level. That's luxury.
Just my 2 cents
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For me its not an issue that does not exist.
They always read fine for me. The sensor accounts for how much oil is in the pan. It does not include the lines and oil cooler, filter housing etc.
I see all these people running around looking for dip sticks chasing an issue that does not exist. The sensor is accurate it works just fine. If they sensor goes out which occasionally it does, simply replace it and back to normal. No getting your hands dirty or getting out of the car to check your oil level. That's luxury.
Just my 2 cents
I see all these people running around looking for dip sticks chasing an issue that does not exist. The sensor is accurate it works just fine. If they sensor goes out which occasionally it does, simply replace it and back to normal. No getting your hands dirty or getting out of the car to check your oil level. That's luxury.
Just my 2 cents
Just my 2 cents.
Last edited by nanayaw6; 02-09-2016 at 04:11 PM.
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Over the course of ownership I have gone through 4 oil sensor replacements due to malfunction. I must say it is quite annoying when it fails far before your next oil change is due since at that point, the only way to get an accurate reading is to drain the oil and replace the sensor. As a result, I have the shop tool and have calibrated it to the E55 measurement marks. I'd like to find an MB dipstick of ideal length that fits and stays in the car so I don't always have to coil the shop tool and keep it in the trunk. Not protesting the benefits of the oil sensor but I think its great to have it in addition to a dip stick. Especially since you don't always get a code on the engine control module when the sensor fails.
Just my 2 cents.
Just my 2 cents.
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I just keep mine coiled up around the spare tire under the trunk cover. Easily accessible, especially considering that you only need to check the levels once every few weeks... i do it once a month which may be an overkill but it takes me 3 mins to check the engine, trans, coolant and power steering. ![drive](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/driving.gif)
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I could have sworn there was discussion on here a few years back on a dipstick from another MB model (possibly 500 or 550) that was a perfect fit for the CLS55, E55 and SL55 motors.