S40 engine system service

Mick130 · May 22nd, 2019, 17:00

Ive just got a 2008 s40 d5 to do me as a bit of a run about.
Its got 165k on it and seems to have been reasonably well looked after.

Im really liking the car but a message displays on the dash everytime its started saying 'engine system service required'. Is there a common 'ish' reason as to what this means?.

I will get the car booked in somewhere next week if needs be but just wondering if its usually anytime simple as im reasonably handy with the mechanical end but not with anything electrical or technical/diagnostics.

Cheers fellas.

phil1968 · May 22nd, 2019, 20:04

Check the oil level on the dipstick; any more full than 2/3rds up the stick will give that indication. There should be a sticker in the engine bay warning of that. If it is 'overfilled', after adjusting the level the message should disappear after 2 or 3 engine heat cycles.

Mick130 · May 22nd, 2019, 21:56

Thanks @phil1968
I think the oil was slightly high and i changed the oil and filter tonight.
I put in 6ltrs and its showing half way up the dipstick so hopefully i the message will clear its self if that was the problem

rowdy · May 23rd, 2019, 20:49

If it continues to show the message, along with briefly going into limp mode if you give it some beans in 3rd gear, it may also indicate that your diesel filter could be due to be replaced. Had this on mine, albeit a 2.0d engine.
Bit of a pain for DIY replacement, as my engine doesn't self bleed so any air in the fuel line will result in the vehicle not starting until the diesel line has been bled through.

May 22nd, 2019, 17:00	#1
Mick130 New Member Last Online: Sep 6th, 2023 14:55 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Co.down	S40 engine system service Ive just got a 2008 s40 d5 to do me as a bit of a run about. Its got 165k on it and seems to have been reasonably well looked after. Im really liking the car but a message displays on the dash everytime its started saying 'engine system service required'. Is there a common 'ish' reason as to what this means?. I will get the car booked in somewhere next week if needs be but just wondering if its usually anytime simple as im reasonably handy with the mechanical end but not with anything electrical or technical/diagnostics. Cheers fellas.

May 22nd, 2019, 20:04	#2
phil1968 Master Member Last Online: Jul 27th, 2020 23:19 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Chatham	Check the oil level on the dipstick; any more full than 2/3rds up the stick will give that indication. There should be a sticker in the engine bay warning of that. If it is 'overfilled', after adjusting the level the message should disappear after 2 or 3 engine heat cycles. __________________ 2008 C70 D5 SE Lux Nav Geartronic

May 22nd, 2019, 21:56	#3
Mick130 New Member Last Online: Sep 6th, 2023 14:55 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Co.down	Thanks @phil1968 I think the oil was slightly high and i changed the oil and filter tonight. I put in 6ltrs and its showing half way up the dipstick so hopefully i the message will clear its self if that was the problem

May 23rd, 2019, 20:49	#4
rowdy Senior Member Last Online: Jan 10th, 2024 06:10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: West Sussex	If it continues to show the message, along with briefly going into limp mode if you give it some beans in 3rd gear, it may also indicate that your diesel filter could be due to be replaced. Had this on mine, albeit a 2.0d engine. Bit of a pain for DIY replacement, as my engine doesn't self bleed so any air in the fuel line will result in the vehicle not starting until the diesel line has been bled through.

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