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Originally Posted by Dan Parker
If they can make something electronic vs. mechanical they will. The dipstick tube has to seal against metal and that seal deteriorates with time. In one weekend at a BMW club race there were 3 or 4 racers who had oil leaks that were from the stupid o-ring that seals the bottom of the dipstick tube. It's a real PITA to get to. Sure, they are out of warranty and BMW sells the parts but I think they see the electronic meter as a way to minimize moving parts.
I'm not 100% sold on the idea but that's my take on it.
This quote comes to mind....
"If I had listened to my customers I would have built a faster horse."
Henry Ford
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gobuffs fought this issue for a long time on his South African spec S50 B30
I agree that I am not 100 percent sold on the electronic version as it relates to M cars.... but for the general public.... A reminder of low oil from the car to the owner,
the moment it happens is far better than relying on the idiot behind the wheel.