oil level life issues
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oil level life issues
Recently on my 00 coupe my oil level low message has come on...I checked the level its at 42% on the DIC and I popped the hood and actually checked it myself...does the message usually come on below 50% is this normal???
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You are low on oil amount. The % is the life left. Add some oil to the full mark. When you checked it did you run the car for at least 30 seconds, turn it off, wipe the stick, re-insert, then check again (on flat ground)?
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You are misunderstood on the purpose of the % gauge. It is merely a mathematical algorithm in which the computer calculates the miles left in the oil depending on RPM an maybe a few other things.
The oil level sensor is a different sensor that measures the actual level of oil in the oil pan. The % is life left. Nothing to do with the amount.
The oil level sensor is a different sensor that measures the actual level of oil in the oil pan. The % is life left. Nothing to do with the amount.
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If I do need to chnge out my oil level sensor...is it an expensive fix??? I just bought a oil pressure sensor and it was 35 dollars...is it around the same???
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If your oil level low caption on the Drivers Information Center came on it means your oil level is low. Check the dipstick and it will be low so add a pint of oil.
The 47 to 42% reading is the oil life remaining. It means your oil is due to be changed probably in about 6 months time. It has nothing to do with how much oil is in the car.
Oil level sensor failures are extremely rare.
The 47 to 42% reading is the oil life remaining. It means your oil is due to be changed probably in about 6 months time. It has nothing to do with how much oil is in the car.
Oil level sensor failures are extremely rare.
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If your oil level low caption on the Drivers Information Center came on it means your oil level is low. Check the dipstick and it will be low so add a pint of oil.
The 47 to 42% reading is the oil life remaining. It means your oil is due to be changed probably in about 6 months time. It has nothing to do with how much oil is in the car.
Oil level sensor failures are extremely rare.
The 47 to 42% reading is the oil life remaining. It means your oil is due to be changed probably in about 6 months time. It has nothing to do with how much oil is in the car.
Oil level sensor failures are extremely rare.
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You are misunderstood on the purpose of the % gauge. It is merely a mathematical algorithm in which the computer calculates the miles left in the oil depending on RPM an maybe a few other things.
The oil level sensor is a different sensor that measures the actual level of oil in the oil pan. The % is life left. Nothing to do with the amount.
The oil level sensor is a different sensor that measures the actual level of oil in the oil pan. The % is life left. Nothing to do with the amount.
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New oil LEVEL sensor is about $22 from the dealer. Easy to replace if you can get under the car or better yet on a lift. Check the wires going to the sensor first for damage or exposure to high heat as they go by the right-side exhaust manifold, especially if you are running headers.
Search the C5 forum for OIL LEVEL SENSOR for part number and replacement procedure - lots of threads on this.
Search the C5 forum for OIL LEVEL SENSOR for part number and replacement procedure - lots of threads on this.