OIL LEVEL LOW, FILL OIL - V70 - 54 plate

Laptoploon · Oct 18th, 2017, 17:22

Roughly 2 months ago this message popped up

"OIL LEVEL LOW, FILL OIL" - oil was full to the brim

2004 V70

Had a read around and the consensus was not too little oil but low quality oil... no worries.

Did due diligence - changed the oil (had the car for 6 months, so no idea what was in there) oil change as stated in the manual and on here.

No more messages until today... then "OIL LEVEL LOW, FILL OIL"

Checked the level... nearly at the top of the marker... so popped in a few extra drops... now at Max

Hot engine - message "OIL LEVEL LOW, FILL OIL"

What next --- faulty sensor... easy/hard to do?

Now to throw a spanner into the mix.. LPG conversion (2005)... make a difference?

Advice.... please!

savabill · Oct 18th, 2017, 20:19

Could the car have the wrong dipstick in?

ukdido · Oct 18th, 2017, 20:31

You need upgrade your Ecm in dealer.

Laptoploon · Oct 18th, 2017, 22:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by savabill

Could the car have the wrong dipstick in?

Don't think so - same shape and size as my other V70

Laptoploon · Oct 18th, 2017, 22:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by ukdido

You need upgrade your Ecm in dealer.

You have me at a loss... ECM?

oragex · Oct 18th, 2017, 22:57

Didn't know there was an oil level sensor option. On later models, it wasn't rare for the sensor to go bad.

petey · Oct 19th, 2017, 13:16

My '05 V70 D5, back when I would take it to the dealer, had a software update to account for the fact that the correct level was actually 2/3 of the way up the marked section of the dipstick. Filling it any further ran the risk of run-away dieseling (not too serious if it happens outside of a hotel I suppose)...

tdi · Oct 19th, 2017, 14:26

Look at the bottom of the sump . To the left of the sump is a square looking block with an electrical connector on it.
That's the sensor. Drain the sump disconnect the electrical plug and it simply unbolts.
It sounds like a duff sensor. Not that common to fail though.

Laptoploon · Oct 20th, 2017, 10:31

Hi, thanks for that - irritatingly I'll be chucking oil that's only 2 months old!

jasmith44 · Oct 20th, 2017, 12:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laptoploon

Hi, thanks for that - irritatingly I'll be chucking oil that's only 2 months old!

If it's clean you can use it.

Oct 18th, 2017, 17:22	#1
Laptoploon New Member Last Online: Jul 21st, 2023 09:06 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: BOT	OIL LEVEL LOW, FILL OIL - V70 - 54 plate Roughly 2 months ago this message popped up "OIL LEVEL LOW, FILL OIL" - oil was full to the brim 2004 V70 Had a read around and the consensus was not too little oil but low quality oil... no worries. Did due diligence - changed the oil (had the car for 6 months, so no idea what was in there) oil change as stated in the manual and on here. No more messages until today... then "OIL LEVEL LOW, FILL OIL" Checked the level... nearly at the top of the marker... so popped in a few extra drops... now at Max Hot engine - message "OIL LEVEL LOW, FILL OIL" What next --- faulty sensor... easy/hard to do? Now to throw a spanner into the mix.. LPG conversion (2005)... make a difference? Advice.... please!

Oct 18th, 2017, 20:19	#2
savabill Master Member Last Online: Today 12:15 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: doncaster	Could the car have the wrong dipstick in? __________________ Only My Opinion: Good luck. Bill NOW 59 REG 2.5T V70 Ice White SOLD 55 REG T5 V70 Ruby Red

Oct 18th, 2017, 20:31	#3
ukdido Senior Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2020 15:15 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Basingstoke	You need upgrade your Ecm in dealer. __________________ ----------------------- V70 2.4 140bhp 2005 S60 D5 2004 V70 2.4 170bhp 1998

Oct 18th, 2017, 22:57	#6
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Didn't know there was an oil level sensor option. On later models, it wasn't rare for the sensor to go bad. __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Oct 19th, 2017, 13:16	#7
petey Master Member Last Online: Sep 11th, 2023 13:10 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chippenham	Software update My '05 V70 D5, back when I would take it to the dealer, had a software update to account for the fact that the correct level was actually 2/3 of the way up the marked section of the dipstick. Filling it any further ran the risk of run-away dieseling (not too serious if it happens outside of a hotel I suppose)...

Oct 19th, 2017, 14:26	#8
tdi Member Last Online: Feb 21st, 2024 13:18 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: waterlooville	Look at the bottom of the sump . To the left of the sump is a square looking block with an electrical connector on it. That's the sensor. Drain the sump disconnect the electrical plug and it simply unbolts. It sounds like a duff sensor. Not that common to fail though.

Oct 20th, 2017, 10:31	#9
Laptoploon New Member Last Online: Jul 21st, 2023 09:06 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: BOT	Hi, thanks for that - irritatingly I'll be chucking oil that's only 2 months old!

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