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Check Oil Level warning

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Check Oil Level warning

Post by garethdeb » Fri May 04, 2012 4:38 pm

Anyone had this warning come up when the oil level is fine? It popped up yesterday after towing the van for an hour, after I turned the ignition off. Hasn't come back since and the oil level is on the max line on the dipstick.
Any ideas?
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Re: Check Oil Level warning

Post by X5Sport » Fri May 04, 2012 4:42 pm

Yes, had it on mine. Oil level sensor was faulty and replaced twice under warranty. Had a similar issue with the oil pressure sensor - and that was changed too. At the time they were both 'known' issues but whether it was a faulty batch or some other reason I was never told.

For the level sensor, it's this beastie in the diesel version.. :)
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