Oil Level Reading

Trawler · 04-09-2011, 12:21 AM

Just wondered how often you checked the oil level while driving & what you think of the funny readings:

Normal/quick driving +0.8
Track work -----
Slow driving at constant speed/gear +1.1
Bit of fun on country roads +0.6 to 0.7

Always seems to return to +0.8 which is the level after an oil change. Done this now for 5 years

Bounce · 04-09-2011, 07:53 AM

mine always shows the same reading whatever the driving conditions.The only time it reads any differant is after an oil change.

**shimmy** · 04-09-2011, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bounce

mine always shows the same reading whatever the driving conditions.The only time it reads any differant is after an oil change.

Mine also, except occasionally after a Trackday it will read ------ for a few hours.

I'd get the sensor changed

Trawler · 04-09-2011, 01:56 PM

I'd get the sensor changed[/quote]

Thanks I will get it looked at

Luke · 28-02-2012, 05:45 PM

Is it an expensive thing to get done? Ie do they have to replace the oil etc?

E30M3SE · 29-02-2012, 10:48 AM

The level sensor is located in the bottom of the sump, a little away from the drain plug, so waiting for an oil change would make sense.

04-09-2011, 12:21 AM	#1
Trawler Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,213 Casino cash: $25916	Oil Level Reading Just wondered how often you checked the oil level while driving & what you think of the funny readings: Normal/quick driving +0.8 Track work ----- Slow driving at constant speed/gear +1.1 Bit of fun on country roads +0.6 to 0.7 Always seems to return to +0.8 which is the level after an oil change. Done this now for 5 years

28-02-2012, 05:45 PM	#5
Luke Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 13 Casino cash: $324	Is it an expensive thing to get done? Ie do they have to replace the oil etc? __________________ Go big or go home!

04-09-2011, 07:53 AM	#2
Bounce CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 7,057 Casino cash: $35793	mine always shows the same reading whatever the driving conditions.The only time it reads any differant is after an oil change.

04-09-2011, 01:56 PM	#4
Trawler Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,213 Casino cash: $25916	I'd get the sensor changed[/quote] Thanks I will get it looked at

29-02-2012, 10:48 AM	#6
E30M3SE S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 142 Casino cash: $2364	The level sensor is located in the bottom of the sump, a little away from the drain plug, so waiting for an oil change would make sense.