V70 D5 - oil level low

bobsy852 · Jul 9th, 2018, 11:47

Driving to pick my wife up Saturday night, on the way back cruising on the motorway in the 50mph roadworks I got a warning to say the oil level was low.

As soon as I got home I let the car cool down and checked the oil level and all seems normal on the dipstick. Just below the half way mark?

Starting the engine up again the warning has disappeared.
I've put some spare in the boot in case but no signs of oil leaking below the bonnet anywhere that I can see and with no oil seemingly having been lost judging by the dipstick, what could have caused this?

Could the oil have got a bit too thin with the hot weather and long drive? (Castrol Edge A5/B5 - last changed 9,000 miles ago)

Model flyer · Jul 10th, 2018, 10:45

Possibly early signs of level sensor failure or just a glitch in the system .Any other strange faults ? A failing battery can throw up all sorts of spurious messages. Check if any fault codes show up .

bobsy852 · Jul 10th, 2018, 11:11

No other curious symptoms. Seems to be running fine so far.
Will have to invest in a VIDA system and get it plugged in!

volvoid · Jul 10th, 2018, 16:54

why not top it up a little

Waynedance · Jul 10th, 2018, 22:12

At 9000 miles is an oil change not due?

apersson850 · Jul 11th, 2018, 09:39

What does the electronic level control say about the level? Bacause by dipstick I presume you mean the mechanical one.

Clan · Jul 11th, 2018, 09:41

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Originally Posted by Waynedance

At 9000 miles is an oil change not due?

no , only half way there …

Clan · Jul 11th, 2018, 09:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobsy852

Driving to pick my wife up Saturday night, on the way back cruising on the motorway in the 50mph roadworks I got a warning to say the oil level was low.

As soon as I got home I let the car cool down and checked the oil level and all seems normal on the dipstick. Just below the half way mark?

Starting the engine up again the warning has disappeared.
I've put some spare in the boot in case but no signs of oil leaking below the bonnet anywhere that I can see and with no oil seemingly having been lost judging by the dipstick, what could have caused this?

Could the oil have got a bit too thin with the hot weather and long drive? (Castrol Edge A5/B5 - last changed 9,000 miles ago)

should be just above half way on the dipstick ( 60% up the XXXXXXX scale )

They probably forgot to reset the oil level gauge when they changed the oil , top up about 1/3 litre and remind them to reset it when they change the oil next time ( 5.7 litres )

volvoid · Jul 11th, 2018, 12:09

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Originally Posted by Clan

no , only half way there …

remind me not to buy a used car from this chap

V70Zig · Jul 11th, 2018, 17:34

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Originally Posted by volvoid

remind me not to buy a used car from this chap

Why ? Recommended oil changes (volvo) are 18k or at 12 month service whichever is sooner.......

Jul 9th, 2018, 11:47	#1
bobsy852 Senior Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2022 08:44 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Rossendale, Lancashire	V70 D5 - oil level low Driving to pick my wife up Saturday night, on the way back cruising on the motorway in the 50mph roadworks I got a warning to say the oil level was low. As soon as I got home I let the car cool down and checked the oil level and all seems normal on the dipstick. Just below the half way mark? Starting the engine up again the warning has disappeared. I've put some spare in the boot in case but no signs of oil leaking below the bonnet anywhere that I can see and with no oil seemingly having been lost judging by the dipstick, what could have caused this? Could the oil have got a bit too thin with the hot weather and long drive? (Castrol Edge A5/B5 - last changed 9,000 miles ago) __________________ 2008 (57 plate) Volvo V70 D5 with Poletsar remap (205) 1996 BMW E36 328i Sport Coupe 2019 VW MK7 e-Golf (full electric) (partners car)

Jul 10th, 2018, 10:45	#2
Model flyer Master Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 18:46 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent,pothole capital of UK.	Possibly early signs of level sensor failure or just a glitch in the system .Any other strange faults ? A failing battery can throw up all sorts of spurious messages. Check if any fault codes show up . __________________ The secret of flight is to aim at the ground and miss ! Previous Volvos 740 GLE . V40 CD ,V70 2.4 SE LPT.V70 D5 P2. V70 D5 Se Lux P3. Current Jaguar XF Sportbrake but still like Volvos

Jul 10th, 2018, 11:11	#3
bobsy852 Senior Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2022 08:44 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Rossendale, Lancashire	No other curious symptoms. Seems to be running fine so far. Will have to invest in a VIDA system and get it plugged in! __________________ 2008 (57 plate) Volvo V70 D5 with Poletsar remap (205) 1996 BMW E36 328i Sport Coupe 2019 VW MK7 e-Golf (full electric) (partners car)

Jul 10th, 2018, 16:54	#4
volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	why not top it up a little __________________ 1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW

Jul 10th, 2018, 22:12	#5
Waynedance Senior Member Last Online: Mar 15th, 2021 22:31 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Nuneaton	At 9000 miles is an oil change not due? __________________ S80 P3 SE LUX D5 Auto

Jul 11th, 2018, 09:39	#6
apersson850 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 21:40 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Traryd View Photos By: apersson850	What does the electronic level control say about the level? Bacause by dipstick I presume you mean the mechanical one.

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