Electronic Dipstick

Lexon · Mar 10th, 2010, 21:50

After only 800 miles my oil level reading is showing Full on the Electronic Gauge, with an accompanying message Engine oil level service required.Have any other owners had this problem, as I suspect it is the sensor at fault. I have already had the engine oil temperature sensor replaced 2 weeks ago.The engine performance is perfectly normal so far.
I would appreciate any comments.

Jim

Clan · Mar 10th, 2010, 21:51

I dont know how many miles you have done since adjusting the level but it can take 20 miles to stabilise it works on the ultrasonic principle ...

Lexon · Mar 10th, 2010, 21:56

The level has always been high as far as I remember, but it was not asking me to go for an Oil level service. I have read some horror stories of Diesel fuel getting into the sump, and I'm getting paranoid Ha Ha
Jim

topcatt · Mar 11th, 2010, 18:13

There are some other, older threads on the site about this issue. I think the consensus view was that it was more to do with not letting the sensor have enough time to make a proper reading than diesel contamination.

Lexon · Mar 11th, 2010, 18:34

Thanks for the advice, I have had a trawl through the earlier threads. I am going into the dealership tomorrow morning to check the service message out, and also they have brought the Quality assurance check forward.

Jim

Lexon · Mar 17th, 2010, 16:57

I went into the dealer on Friday as my oil level reading was showing full, and the message "engine oil level service required" They drained some oil out but could not get the message to clear. Booked it in again today for diagnostic checks. They collected and delivered the car back to my house. The driver said that my car had had a software upgrade. This has now at least removed the message, and the dip is reading full on my drive.

Lexon

Clan · Mar 17th, 2010, 17:34

after the engine oil is physicaly altered either up or down the display will take around 20 miles of driving to show the true level ...

Tony60 · May 18th, 2010, 19:38

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Originally Posted by Lexon

After only 800 miles my oil level reading is showing Full on the Electronic Gauge, with an accompanying message Engine oil level service required.Have any other owners had this problem, as I suspect it is the sensor at fault. I have already had the engine oil temperature sensor replaced 2 weeks ago.The engine performance is perfectly normal so far.
I would appreciate any comments.

Jim

Down the front of the engine (really low ) there is a Dip stick ,my oil level did not line up with the dash level,if you are a "contorsionist"PULL THE DIPSTICK OUT CAREFULLY,When engine has been standing overnight ,check the level there and then no need to wipe stick and check again.

NewVolvo · May 18th, 2010, 20:04

There is a recall I've been told regarding the over reading of the oil on D5's....

155mph · May 18th, 2010, 20:27

Okay. This is annoying me. How do I get my oil level reading?

Mar 10th, 2010, 21:50	#1
Lexon Junior Member Last Online: May 7th, 2014 17:04 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long Eaton	Electronic Dipstick After only 800 miles my oil level reading is showing Full on the Electronic Gauge, with an accompanying message Engine oil level service required.Have any other owners had this problem, as I suspect it is the sensor at fault. I have already had the engine oil temperature sensor replaced 2 weeks ago.The engine performance is perfectly normal so far. I would appreciate any comments. Jim

Mar 10th, 2010, 21:51	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 16:58 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	I dont know how many miles you have done since adjusting the level but it can take 20 miles to stabilise it works on the ultrasonic principle ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Mar 17th, 2010, 17:34	#7
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 16:58 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	after the engine oil is physicaly altered either up or down the display will take around 20 miles of driving to show the true level ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

May 18th, 2010, 20:04	#9
NewVolvo VOC Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2022 19:52 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Köln, Germany View Photos By: NewVolvo	There is a recall I've been told regarding the over reading of the oil on D5's.... __________________ 2019 XC60 T6 R-Design 2017 S6 Avant 1996 850R 1987 780 Bertone Lots of previous Volvo's

May 18th, 2010, 20:27	#10
155mph 1st time Volvo Owner Last Online: Dec 19th, 2019 16:30 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London View Photos By: 155mph	Okay. This is annoying me. How do I get my oil level reading? __________________ MY10 XC60 2.4D SE Lux Geartronic Savile Grey c/w soft beige leather interior Bluetooth, Dark tinted windows, Family Pack + Park Assist

Mar 10th, 2010, 21:56	#3
Lexon Junior Member Last Online: May 7th, 2014 17:04 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long Eaton	The level has always been high as far as I remember, but it was not asking me to go for an Oil level service. I have read some horror stories of Diesel fuel getting into the sump, and I'm getting paranoid Ha Ha Jim

Mar 11th, 2010, 18:13	#4
topcatt Junior Member Last Online: May 12th, 2023 12:57 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Warrington	There are some other, older threads on the site about this issue. I think the consensus view was that it was more to do with not letting the sensor have enough time to make a proper reading than diesel contamination.

Mar 11th, 2010, 18:34	#5
Lexon Junior Member Last Online: May 7th, 2014 17:04 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long Eaton	Thanks for the advice, I have had a trawl through the earlier threads. I am going into the dealership tomorrow morning to check the service message out, and also they have brought the Quality assurance check forward. Jim

Mar 17th, 2010, 16:57	#6
Lexon Junior Member Last Online: May 7th, 2014 17:04 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long Eaton	I went into the dealer on Friday as my oil level reading was showing full, and the message "engine oil level service required" They drained some oil out but could not get the message to clear. Booked it in again today for diagnostic checks. They collected and delivered the car back to my house. The driver said that my car had had a software upgrade. This has now at least removed the message, and the dip is reading full on my drive. Lexon

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