XC60 2.4D - Oil level going up ! - Page 3

dodgyblue · Dec 23rd, 2009, 02:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by tangey

Note an earlier poster implyied that you press the end button on the left hand stalk, thats not correct. You press the start button (without the clutch depressed) and then use the circular switch on the left hand stalk (the one you normally use to see the ave MPG, instanteous MPG etc) to cycle until you see the oil level.

I think u do have to press the "READ" button then use the circular switch. And make sure everything else is closed, doors, bonnets etc.. otherwise the other warnings will override the dipstick read..

musicman · Dec 26th, 2009, 18:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicknick

There was a post on here from a guy in Spain that had rising oil level

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=65168

It seems Volvo is preparing a new software which will solve the rising oil issue. It will be ready in a few months.

wimorrison · Dec 27th, 2009, 10:07

I think that the reference above is for a XC90 fault, not a XC60

NewVolvo · Dec 27th, 2009, 10:27

My XC60 D5 also show an over the limit oil level (even though the actual oil level is fine).

Vecais · Dec 27th, 2009, 10:49

After reading this thread I checked the engine oil level and found some anomalies. Initially the instrument gauge showed over-full. The dipstick showed a normal level.

Checked the instrument level again after driving the car and it showed a normal full level, in other words, no problem in my car.

I appreciate the posts earlier in the thread that enlightened us about using the instrument level and the dipstick. The Owner's Manual provides no help at all, or at least, none that I could find. The photo of the engine compartment in my Manual shows a dipstick at the very top of the engine, nothing at all like the reality.

dodgyblue · Jan 3rd, 2010, 23:49

Well.. its about 2 weeks after the dealer took out 1000ml and refilled 900ml and the engine oil service required message is back. Checked both e-dipstick = 1 bar over max and the short plastic dipstick which has oil above the XXXXX etchings. Called up the dealer and he says he'll get back to me. *sigh* now wondering if I should have got the 3.2 or the T6.. *sigh*

musicman · Jan 5th, 2010, 08:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by wimorrison

I think that the reference above is for a XC90 fault, not a XC60

Yes, it is for a XC90, but the problem seems to be the same as in the XC60.

hint: DPF

dodgyblue · Jan 8th, 2010, 23:51

Update. Took the car to the dealer yesterday. They found the oil level to be ok. Said that the sensor was faulty so booked it in for a replacement next week. But they changed my oil for me anyway..

Fingers crossed its a dodgy electrical sensor!

musicman · May 5th, 2010, 06:14

News from CCN: Volvo warns customers of engine problem, mulls recall

http://edition.cnn.com/2010/BUSINESS...ion/index.html

Vecais · May 5th, 2010, 07:58

Thanks for the heads up.

Obviously it deserves a more serious approach than the casual brush-off that I received from our Volvo service department. I had to insist that I would not drive the car with the oil level warning showing.

For the time being all that we can do is check the engine oil level and complain if it is elevated.

Dec 27th, 2009, 10:27	#24
NewVolvo VOC Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2022 19:52 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Köln, Germany View Photos By: NewVolvo	My XC60 D5 also show an over the limit oil level (even though the actual oil level is fine). __________________ 2019 XC60 T6 R-Design 2017 S6 Avant 1996 850R 1987 780 Bertone Lots of previous Volvo's

May 5th, 2010, 06:14	#29
musicman Junior Member Last Online: May 7th, 2012 09:47 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Madrid	Oil level mistery solved... (almost) News from CCN: Volvo warns customers of engine problem, mulls recall http://edition.cnn.com/2010/BUSINESS...ion/index.html

May 5th, 2010, 07:58	#30
Vecais Senior Member Last Online: Oct 9th, 2012 05:41 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moving around, Australia	Thanks for the heads up. Obviously it deserves a more serious approach than the casual brush-off that I received from our Volvo service department. I had to insist that I would not drive the car with the oil level warning showing. For the time being all that we can do is check the engine oil level and complain if it is elevated. __________________ _____________________ XC60 MY10 D5 auto AWD

Dec 27th, 2009, 10:07	#23
wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	I think that the reference above is for a XC90 fault, not a XC60

Dec 27th, 2009, 10:49	#25
Vecais Senior Member Last Online: Oct 9th, 2012 05:41 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moving around, Australia	After reading this thread I checked the engine oil level and found some anomalies. Initially the instrument gauge showed over-full. The dipstick showed a normal level. Checked the instrument level again after driving the car and it showed a normal full level, in other words, no problem in my car. I appreciate the posts earlier in the thread that enlightened us about using the instrument level and the dipstick. The Owner's Manual provides no help at all, or at least, none that I could find. The photo of the engine compartment in my Manual shows a dipstick at the very top of the engine, nothing at all like the reality.

Jan 3rd, 2010, 23:49	#26
dodgyblue Member Last Online: Sep 13th, 2018 03:20 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: melbourne	Well.. its about 2 weeks after the dealer took out 1000ml and refilled 900ml and the engine oil service required message is back. Checked both e-dipstick = 1 bar over max and the short plastic dipstick which has oil above the XXXXX etchings. Called up the dealer and he says he'll get back to me. sigh now wondering if I should have got the 3.2 or the T6.. sigh

Jan 8th, 2010, 23:51	#28
dodgyblue Member Last Online: Sep 13th, 2018 03:20 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: melbourne	Update. Took the car to the dealer yesterday. They found the oil level to be ok. Said that the sensor was faulty so booked it in for a replacement next week. But they changed my oil for me anyway.. Fingers crossed its a dodgy electrical sensor!

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