oil error messages

e82mon · 09-11-2009, 08:07 PM

my car was reading low on oil please add 1 quart, so i brought it to my guy and he filled it with oil... however its still saying low on oil? how can this be? is the oil reading sensor broken or something? help please?!?! thank you guys!

BrokenVert · 09-11-2009, 08:13 PM

I would ask the dealer man.

e82mon · 09-11-2009, 08:22 PM

but bmw of oyster bay dissapeared

literally.......

Viper3812 · 09-13-2009, 01:22 PM

Find a dealer to go to. Most likely software error, probably needs programming.

Mega Man · 09-13-2009, 04:01 PM

I read mine every so often and I got funny readings too.

About a month ago, oil level was half way but still "OK."
3 weeks ago it was back to full and "OK."
This week (and last week), it was at the minimum line but still "OK."
It went from half, to full, and now to low all within a month. Maybe next week, or in 2 more weeks I'll need to add a qt. I just wish it had a manual dipstick rather than this electronic one.

Jockey · 09-14-2009, 03:12 PM

I've had 2 SES lights now both because the "electronic" dipstick was unable to determine the oil level.

After about 2 days, light went out and was able to check my oil level again.

Yeah, the car is going into service tomorrow. I don't get warm fuzzies when I have no idea how much oil is in the engine.

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Viper3812 Banned 20 Rep 483 Posts Drives: M Coupe Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fl. iTrader: (0)	Find a dealer to go to. Most likely software error, probably needs programming.
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Mega Man エアーマンが倒せない 270 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	I read mine every so often and I got funny readings too. About a month ago, oil level was half way but still "OK." 3 weeks ago it was back to full and "OK." This week (and last week), it was at the minimum line but still "OK." It went from half, to full, and now to low all within a month. Maybe next week, or in 2 more weeks I'll need to add a qt. I just wish it had a manual dipstick rather than this electronic one. __________________ 1ADDICT \| Black Shadowline Grills \| KW V2 \| CP-E Tow-Hook Plate \| CP-E Catback Exhaust \| Tow-Hook \| Evolution Racewerks Intercooler \| ER Charge Pipe \| HKS SQV IV \| ER Intercooler Shroud \| BMS Oil Catch Can \| COBB Access Port \| APEX ARC-8 \| EAS OE Performance Brake Upgrade \| SLeK Carbon Fiber Hood \|
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Jockey Brigadier General 3445 Rep 4,981 Posts Drives: 992 C4S Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Park City, UT iTrader: (1)	I've had 2 SES lights now both because the "electronic" dipstick was unable to determine the oil level. After about 2 days, light went out and was able to check my oil level again. Yeah, the car is going into service tomorrow. I don't get warm fuzzies when I have no idea how much oil is in the engine.
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