Car serviced, oil level nearer "min" than middle.

CocoPops · Dec 18th, 2020, 13:41

Should I be concerned?

I'm tempted just to stick a litre in it from Halfords, rather than go back to dealer.

I've looked at the manual but cannot see what the in car gauge relates to. Is it 1 litre from min to max? less? more?

Mad Malc · Dec 18th, 2020, 15:46

Just take it back to the servicing dealer for them to advise then let them sort it out. This way if something untoward happens it is their fault NOT yours.
Always better to be safe than sorry.

techwatcher · Dec 18th, 2020, 17:50

I understand that the electronic oil gauge does not provide an actual reading of oil level but rather an acceptable range.

There have been problems with oil being filled to maximum when DPF regeneration have been interrupted.

I would not attempt to top up the oil.

I agree with Mad Malc - talk to the dealer about this one.

Bashy · Dec 19th, 2020, 02:36

Deffo do not top up with a litre, thats for sure, as others said, take it back, it may need a couple of hundred ml at most, at least taking it back it wont cost you any

cassell · Dec 19th, 2020, 11:29

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Originally Posted by CocoPops

Should I be concerned?

I'm tempted just to stick a litre in it from Halfords, rather than go back to dealer.

I've looked at the manual but cannot see what the in car gauge relates to. Is it 1 litre from min to max? less? more?

As suggested just make a call to your dealer and I'm sure they'll put your mind at ease. The oil level range guide in 'status' is not an indicator of the total oil in the engine, it's simply a range for possible 'topping up'.

There is a procedure for dealers to not fill to the maximum mark to prevent an 'overfill' situation if the oil level should rise by diesel fuel dilution as a result of aborted dpf regeneration. Mine was serviced in late October and the dealer filled to just under the midway mark on the 'status' gauge, it hasn't moved since, certainly do not add any oil yourself asyou may overfill the engine.

Quacker · Dec 21st, 2020, 21:42

If within normal range, then leave alone. It’s fine.

Clan · Dec 22nd, 2020, 10:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by CocoPops

Should I be concerned?

I'm tempted just to stick a litre in it from Halfords, rather than go back to dealer.

I've looked at the manual but cannot see what the in car gauge relates to. Is it 1 litre from min to max? less? more?

I would be surprised if Halfords have the correct volvo specification oil for you engine ..

VOLVOL0VER · Dec 23rd, 2020, 21:20

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Originally Posted by Mad Malc

Just take it back to the servicing dealer for them to advise then let them sort it out. This way if something untoward happens it is their fault NOT yours.
Always better to be safe than sorry.

wise words 👌😉

AndyJudge · Dec 24th, 2020, 00:29

You paid for it to be filled with the correct oil & the correct quantity of oil, I bet they charged you for the full quantity.

Take it back & let them deal, it may be the oil level reset didn't work correctly I had that with mine previously.

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Mad Malc Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2024 13:37 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Filey	Just take it back to the servicing dealer for them to advise then let them sort it out. This way if something untoward happens it is their fault NOT yours. Always better to be safe than sorry.

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