Red warning light - oil - just had a change - Page 2

Adrian B · May 18th, 2021, 05:50

I am told that the ultrasonic oil level sensor in the sump area takes approximately 20 miles of driving to "learn" and register the oil level on dash display. The sensor could of course be faulty.
Regards

AndyJudge · May 18th, 2021, 17:52

I've had the low oil message before just after a dealer service.

Dealer advised don't add any, the electronic oil level wasn't reset at service our bad.

Took it back, quick bacon sarnie & coffee, Mechanic stuck some fuel in for the inconvenience & all well in the world again.

Methinks the garage that did the oil change doesn't know what they're doing. In which case has the correct specification of oil been used.

BurnsieUK · May 18th, 2021, 19:40

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Originally Posted by AndyJudge

I've had the low oil message before just after a dealer service.

Dealer advised don't add any, the electronic oil level wasn't reset at service our bad.

Took it back, quick bacon sarnie & coffee, Mechanic stuck some fuel in for the inconvenience & all well in the world again.

Methinks the garage that did the oil change doesn't know what they're doing. In which case has the correct specification of oil been used.

Update. I did stick .5L in as it said it was empty. But time I got home it said it was empty again. It's only a short 15min journey however. There is not oil leakage that I can see

Kev0607 · May 18th, 2021, 19:47

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Originally Posted by BurnsieUK

Update. I did stick .5L in as it said it was empty. But time I got home it said it was empty again. It's only a short 15min journey however. There is not oil leakage that I can see

The oil sensor is either faulty or the garage didn’t reset it. So the car doesn’t know the level & neither do you.

Are the garage using the right oil out of curiosity?

You need to drain the oil fully, add 5.7L to the engine & reset the electronic oil sensor.

Zebster · May 18th, 2021, 20:05

Which engine type is this? You don't seem to have any physical dipstick whatsoever, which indicates a VEA engine. In which case the oil capacity is only 5.2L.

But none of this is really your problem, seeing as how you've just had a lot of work done. Simply take it back and complain!

Kev0607 · May 18th, 2021, 20:35

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Originally Posted by Zebster

Which engine type is this? You don't seem to have any physical dipstick whatsoever, which indicates a VEA engine. In which case the oil capacity is only 5.2L.

But none of this is really your problem, seeing as how you've just had a lot of work done. Simply take it back and complain!

OP said it was a D3 (further down the first page of this thread).

Zebster · May 18th, 2021, 20:40

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Originally Posted by Kev0607

OP said it was a D3 (further down the first page of this thread).

Yes, I saw. D3 is a powerband that exists for VEA engines and also the older 5-cylinder types.

Kev0607 · May 18th, 2021, 20:52

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Originally Posted by Zebster

Yes, I saw. D3 is a powerband that exists for VEA engines and also the older 5-cylinder types.

It would be helpful if the OP said which year his car was. Then we could tell him the required oil quantity...

BurnsieUK · May 18th, 2021, 22:15

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Originally Posted by Kev0607

It would be helpful if the OP said which year his car was. Then we could tell him the required oil quantity...

It's a 2011 S60 d3

Kev0607 · May 18th, 2021, 22:33

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Originally Posted by BurnsieUK

It's a 2011 S60 d3

5.7L of oil required.

May 18th, 2021, 05:50	#11
Adrian B Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2023 23:27 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Worksop	I am told that the ultrasonic oil level sensor in the sump area takes approximately 20 miles of driving to "learn" and register the oil level on dash display. The sensor could of course be faulty. Regards Last edited by Adrian B; May 18th, 2021 at 05:55.

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AndyJudge Premier Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 17:40 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hebburn	I've had the low oil message before just after a dealer service. Dealer advised don't add any, the electronic oil level wasn't reset at service our bad. Took it back, quick bacon sarnie & coffee, Mechanic stuck some fuel in for the inconvenience & all well in the world again. Methinks the garage that did the oil change doesn't know what they're doing. In which case has the correct specification of oil been used. __________________ Current 2015 XC60 D5 AWD - Caspian Blue Previous 2012 XC60 D5 AWD - Seashell Metallic Previous 2005 S60 D5 Geartronic - Gunmetal Previous 2001 C70 T5 GT Auto Convertible - Saffron Previous 1999 S40 XS - Silver

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Zebster Upstanding Member Last Online: Sep 12th, 2023 11:29 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Ludlow	Which engine type is this? You don't seem to have any physical dipstick whatsoever, which indicates a VEA engine. In which case the oil capacity is only 5.2L. But none of this is really your problem, seeing as how you've just had a lot of work done. Simply take it back and complain! __________________ GONE: 2015 V60 D4 181 (VEA) R-Design Lux Nav manual in black

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