Oil level indicator
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Oil level - variable guage reading
I would add the whole bottle. If the indicator was blinking then you were below the 1.2L measurement range. It is unlikely that the sensor failed in the 2K since the dealer filled it. However, the gauge was likely not at 'full' when it came from the dealer. These read a bit high when refilled, so several times my gauge showed all 3 bars after an oil change but after a day it settled to 2 bars above the low arrow. If that is what happened to you and you burnt a 1qt on 2k miles, which is perfectly normal, then you would get to where you are now.
Last edited by dmen; Dec 7, 2020 at 07:25 PM.
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Hi all! The same is happening to me. The gauge showed all 3 bars after an oil change by the dealer even with the engine warm. But after a day it settled to 1st bar empty bellow the full arrow, reading before 24 hours. Sometimes it gives fulI level. It seems rhe aensor is not ok or the oil level is on the threshold between full and 1st bar bellow. Only put 500kms on the clock, without high engine reving! The question is? Real comsumption or oil sensor fault?!
To get a reading now, park on a level surface and take the measurement in the morning prior to starting the car.
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After the oil change, did you measure it the next morning with the engine cold and on a level surface? This would give you the correct starting point of the oil level.
To get a reading now, park on a level surface and take the measurement in the morning prior to starting the car.
To get a reading now, park on a level surface and take the measurement in the morning prior to starting the car.
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On my 997.2 I find if I check the oil right after a long drive it will be 1 bar lower. If I sit and idle for a couple of minutes, it will rIse back up to the same level as before. I think it takes the scavenge pumps a couple minutes to bring all the oil back.
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If you are getting inconsistent readings it could be a faulty sensor. It’s best to take it to a dealer to test the sensor.
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Oil level reading inconsistent after cold oil/garage park for days
