Engine Oil Level Poll

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Originally Posted by SwedishCarFan

Improving ???......
The owners handbook states the following: “The oil level is only detected by the system during driving. The system cannot detect changes when the oil is filled or drained. The car must be driven about 30km before the oil level display is correct”
How can this possibly be an improvement in that you have to drive 30km if you add or remove oil to confirm the new level ?

There was a software upgrade at service time last year that now enables the e-dipstick (on my model, at least) to register the addition of oil without needing to drive 30km. I had no trouble seeing the effect that adding 0.25L made to the displayed level without even starting the engine.

Originally Posted by Kev0607

I don’t think the electronic dipsticks have improved at all. I’d disagree on that.

Physical dipstick all the way I think. Simple & it works…

The physical dipstick is fine for owners who want to check it regularly and don't mind getting their hands dirty. I'm guessing however that many don't wish to and - like me - are happy to put their trust in a system that puts up a simple message when oil needs to be added, and telling you how much. Even more useful (essential, perhaps?) in engine designs where oil consumption is to be expected, something that seems to be the case in modern low-friction engines.

In my case I'm not lazy and I'm happy to get my hands dirty but I rarely park our cars anywhere level to check a dipstick. I do find checking our Sportage a minor nuisance as it has no electronic level sensor.