V70: Engine - Oil Dipstick

jerryppl · May 28th, 2010, 23:16

Can anyone tell me where the oil dipstick is under the bonnet. I have looked in the owners manual and the picture does not resemble the engine at all. I can see where you would top oil up but not where the dipstick is to test the level of oil.
Engine is V70 D5 205PS

Thank you

Jerry

dazlewis1970 · May 29th, 2010, 07:34

I have a 2010 D5 and the manual came with an errata page explaining the dipsick is electronic - you can see the level on the instrument cluster display by cycling thriugh the info options.

It only shows up whan the car is not running (and with an appropriate key position - I have keyless but so far as I can tell it's the equivalent of key position II).

It's a bit of a junk gimmick really and mine didn't work to start with. I took it in and the dealer said they checked the level manually, topped it up and reset the sensor.

However, it was still wasn't working and when it went back again the dealer said it wasn't working because the oil had been overfilled at the factory - they seemed to forget they had "checked the level and topped it up" themselves only the week before...

Darren

Clan · May 29th, 2010, 09:46

the "service dipstick" is grey and near the bottom of the engine at the front, you will need a torch to find it .. the electronic reading is accurate , remember it needs 20 miles to stabalise after a change in level , like a service for example ..

Nick44 · May 29th, 2010, 12:58

However, it was still wasn't working and when it went back again the dealer said it wasn't working because the oil had been overfilled at the factory - they seemed to forget they had "checked the level and topped it up" themselves only the week before...

See recall letter to D5 owners. Oil sump filling itself with unburnt fuel.

shimon340 · Jun 23rd, 2010, 17:14

Having seen the pitfalls of OEMs who solely provide electronic oil level gauges and no dipstick, I'm greatly relieved that Volvo is also continuing with the standard dipstick for technicians, for those willing to open the bonnet and as a better back up.

Can anyone confirm if the new 2.0 D3 and D4 also has a standard backup dipstick as well as the in car oil level feature?

thanks

clivea · Apr 26th, 2011, 12:49

I have read this post with interest as I have a 205ps MY2010. It recently had a recall re the DFP/sump levels and the dealer fitted a decal on the front LHS of the engine bay (O/S) to show that when the car is filled wiith oil you should only fill to 2/3rds of the max level. I had expected them to have dropped the sump level but on the electronic dipstick display it still showed oil at max, but since the car was due in for its first service within 4 weeks I decided to leave it until then. The car has been serviced and has run for some 150 miles with several starts but whenever I check the electronic dipstick it shows full. Are these electronic dipsticks accurate, or should I take it back to ensure that the dealer has not just filled the oil level to max? If that were the case and I did have a small rise in sump level due to DPF regeneration the messsage display would be telling me to take it into a dealer, not something I fancy when towing in Europe during summer.

Clan · Apr 26th, 2011, 13:53

when you have the software upgrade which goes with this recall i assume it re calibrates the electronic dipstick so that it shows full when 2/3 up the stick , volvo never go into details about what the software actualy does ! ...

clivea · Apr 27th, 2011, 09:52

That's a possibilty but it then leaves no margin for any fuel excess to raise the sump level unless the software accounts for that and does not show a rising level until it actually reaches the max line. I am calling in at the dealers tomorrow so will discuss it with them. I juust hope DPF/fuelling are'nt going to be the bete noire of the XC70 D5 205ps, as my first Volvo was a 245 auto on an A-plate (circa early 80s) and it pinked badly when the lead content of 4 star fuel was being reduced. The engine had no anti-knock sensor and Volvo were unable to do anything except retard the ignition which led to overheat and poor mpg. Yet the 245s going to east africa had a reduced compression ratio but Volvo would not entertain modifying my car.Eventually I decided to sell it for cash to a trader as when Volvo suggested fitting a double head gasket! It has taken me 30 years to return to the marque.

Absolutevolvo · Apr 27th, 2011, 16:03

Clivea

I can understand your concerns. I have done 8500 miles in my MY11 D5 and just checked the physical dipstick which shows two thirds full as it was when delivered in October.

Prior to this car I had a 185 D5 which did show increasing levels until it went in for the recall software upgrade this time last year after which it didn't rise at all. Lots of posts last year on this issue which have now largely stopped so I think they have fixed the issue.

Chris

clivea · Apr 27th, 2011, 17:45

Chris,

that sounds encouraging but did the electronic disptick show full, or 2/3rds? Mine has done 15000 miles and has not shown any DPF warnings but I don't tend to use it for short runs.

May 28th, 2010, 23:16	#1
jerryppl New Member Last Online: May 28th, 2010 23:59 Join Date: May 2010 Location: st a	Oil Dipstick Can anyone tell me where the oil dipstick is under the bonnet. I have looked in the owners manual and the picture does not resemble the engine at all. I can see where you would top oil up but not where the dipstick is to test the level of oil. Engine is V70 D5 205PS Thank you Jerry

May 29th, 2010, 09:46	#3
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 13:59 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	the "service dipstick" is grey and near the bottom of the engine at the front, you will need a torch to find it .. the electronic reading is accurate , remember it needs 20 miles to stabalise after a change in level , like a service for example .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

May 29th, 2010, 12:58	#4
Nick44 Ex 850/V70 Register Keepe Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2022 15:29 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hoo, Kent View Photos By: Nick44	However, it was still wasn't working and when it went back again the dealer said it wasn't working because the oil had been overfilled at the factory - they seemed to forget they had "checked the level and topped it up" themselves only the week before... See recall letter to D5 owners. Oil sump filling itself with unburnt fuel. __________________ 66,145,264 GLE,265 GLE (2 off),765 GLE,740 GL Estate, G 760 GLE Estate, N 960 CDi, W 940 SE,'51 V70 T,'56 V70 T5. '57 G3 V70 D5 '10 V70 T6 AWD Polestar (Bye Bye), Wife's '03 S80 SE I like Volvos.

Apr 26th, 2011, 12:49	#6
clivea clivea Last Online: Dec 10th, 2014 12:38 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Country	I have read this post with interest as I have a 205ps MY2010. It recently had a recall re the DFP/sump levels and the dealer fitted a decal on the front LHS of the engine bay (O/S) to show that when the car is filled wiith oil you should only fill to 2/3rds of the max level. I had expected them to have dropped the sump level but on the electronic dipstick display it still showed oil at max, but since the car was due in for its first service within 4 weeks I decided to leave it until then. The car has been serviced and has run for some 150 miles with several starts but whenever I check the electronic dipstick it shows full. Are these electronic dipsticks accurate, or should I take it back to ensure that the dealer has not just filled the oil level to max? If that were the case and I did have a small rise in sump level due to DPF regeneration the messsage display would be telling me to take it into a dealer, not something I fancy when towing in Europe during summer. __________________ Cheers Clivea April 2014 Subaru Forester XE Lineatronic. 2010-April 2014 XC70 SE Premium 205ps D5 Geartronic AWD 2010MY Oyster Grey

Apr 26th, 2011, 13:53	#7
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 13:59 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	when you have the software upgrade which goes with this recall i assume it re calibrates the electronic dipstick so that it shows full when 2/3 up the stick , volvo never go into details about what the software actualy does ! ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

May 29th, 2010, 07:34	#2
dazlewis1970 Junior Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2023 09:26 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Soton	I have a 2010 D5 and the manual came with an errata page explaining the dipsick is electronic - you can see the level on the instrument cluster display by cycling thriugh the info options. It only shows up whan the car is not running (and with an appropriate key position - I have keyless but so far as I can tell it's the equivalent of key position II). It's a bit of a junk gimmick really and mine didn't work to start with. I took it in and the dealer said they checked the level manually, topped it up and reset the sensor. However, it was still wasn't working and when it went back again the dealer said it wasn't working because the oil had been overfilled at the factory - they seemed to forget they had "checked the level and topped it up" themselves only the week before... Darren

Jun 23rd, 2010, 17:14	#5
shimon340 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 2nd, 2023 14:47 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Manchester	Having seen the pitfalls of OEMs who solely provide electronic oil level gauges and no dipstick, I'm greatly relieved that Volvo is also continuing with the standard dipstick for technicians, for those willing to open the bonnet and as a better back up. Can anyone confirm if the new 2.0 D3 and D4 also has a standard backup dipstick as well as the in car oil level feature? thanks

Apr 27th, 2011, 09:52	#8
clivea clivea Last Online: Dec 10th, 2014 12:38 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Country	That's a possibilty but it then leaves no margin for any fuel excess to raise the sump level unless the software accounts for that and does not show a rising level until it actually reaches the max line. I am calling in at the dealers tomorrow so will discuss it with them. I juust hope DPF/fuelling are'nt going to be the bete noire of the XC70 D5 205ps, as my first Volvo was a 245 auto on an A-plate (circa early 80s) and it pinked badly when the lead content of 4 star fuel was being reduced. The engine had no anti-knock sensor and Volvo were unable to do anything except retard the ignition which led to overheat and poor mpg. Yet the 245s going to east africa had a reduced compression ratio but Volvo would not entertain modifying my car.Eventually I decided to sell it for cash to a trader as when Volvo suggested fitting a double head gasket! It has taken me 30 years to return to the marque. __________________ Cheers Clivea April 2014 Subaru Forester XE Lineatronic. 2010-April 2014 XC70 SE Premium 205ps D5 Geartronic AWD 2010MY Oyster Grey

Apr 27th, 2011, 16:03	#9
Absolutevolvo Junior Member Last Online: Oct 20th, 2015 11:05 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Basingstoke	Clivea I can understand your concerns. I have done 8500 miles in my MY11 D5 and just checked the physical dipstick which shows two thirds full as it was when delivered in October. Prior to this car I had a 185 D5 which did show increasing levels until it went in for the recall software upgrade this time last year after which it didn't rise at all. Lots of posts last year on this issue which have now largely stopped so I think they have fixed the issue. Chris

Apr 27th, 2011, 17:45	#10
clivea clivea Last Online: Dec 10th, 2014 12:38 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Country	Chris, that sounds encouraging but did the electronic disptick show full, or 2/3rds? Mine has done 15000 miles and has not shown any DPF warnings but I don't tend to use it for short runs. __________________ Cheers Clivea April 2014 Subaru Forester XE Lineatronic. 2010-April 2014 XC70 SE Premium 205ps D5 Geartronic AWD 2010MY Oyster Grey Last edited by clivea; Apr 27th, 2011 at 20:24.

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