D5 (2005 on) Engine oil level sensor?

[Flylynx]

Originally Posted by Flylynx

Hi All, many thanks for the info.

My XC90 was serviced in December, and post that the “Engine Service Required” message on. Level on dipstick was over Max, so following threads, sucked 1/2 litre out. Level on dipstick now about 3/4. Haven’t done a lot of miles since, (wonder why) but hoping message will clear eventually! If it doesn’t in a few weeks, I intend to take out another 1/2 litre out and see how that goes.

Will keep y’all updated, thanks again.

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Message did go after a couple of weeks, but then reappeared a month later.
Took it to Yeovil Volvo, who (at no charge) confirmed it was high oil level and drained a further 1/2 litre, clearing the message again. The car has not been used a lot recently and only short journeys. Apparently there is a mechanism that dumps a little superfluous diesel in the sump on engine shutdown, raising the level in the sump.