Engine Oil Check in I Drive
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Never seen that msg, but I do know that you need to drive for a few miles before accurate oil levels can be read. I think the manual says something like this too.
Why don't you just check the oil level using the dipstick?
Why don't you just check the oil level using the dipstick?
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545i is the only engine that have a dipstick to check engine oil.
Other engine doesn't have the dipstick so we need to check it through the iDrive screen.
So no matter how long you drive I don't think you'll be able to check it because at start up, our screen will say updating oil information and a few minutes later it display the oil level.
Other engine doesn't have the dipstick so we need to check it through the iDrive screen.
So no matter how long you drive I don't think you'll be able to check it because at start up, our screen will say updating oil information and a few minutes later it display the oil level.
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Originally Posted by bobi' post='296653' date='Jun 12 2006, 08:15 PM
In the service menu ther's an item call engine all check . After clicking the screen says unable to check oil at this time. Does the car have to be cold for this feature?
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' post='296792' date='Jun 13 2006, 07:58 AM
545i is the only engine that have a dipstick to check engine oil.
Other engine doesn't have the dipstick so we need to check it through the iDrive screen.
So no matter how long you drive I don't think you'll be able to check it because at start up, our screen will say updating oil information and a few minutes later it display the oil level.
Other engine doesn't have the dipstick so we need to check it through the iDrive screen.
So no matter how long you drive I don't think you'll be able to check it because at start up, our screen will say updating oil information and a few minutes later it display the oil level.
My 525D has a dipstick for the reading the engine oil
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523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
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1999 E39 523i
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Originally Posted by JWBMW' post='297304' date='Jun 14 2006, 07:41 PM
My 525D has a dipstick for the reading the engine oil
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I believe the engine oil check varies with the cars age.
My 2004 530d has a dipstick and the engine oil screen on the idrive just records when it needs to be changed.
The way this looks changed when I had my software updated.
However, I looked at a friends car (he had nav by the way) and his had an electronic dipstick.
Anyone know when this came in ?
My 2004 530d has a dipstick and the engine oil screen on the idrive just records when it needs to be changed.
The way this looks changed when I had my software updated.
However, I looked at a friends car (he had nav by the way) and his had an electronic dipstick.
Anyone know when this came in ?
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IIRC, the electronic dipstick is only on the petrols.
Doesn't apply to the diesels, which all still have the good old mechanical solution.
Doesn't apply to the diesels, which all still have the good old mechanical solution.
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Originally Posted by olli_535d' post='297327' date='Jun 14 2006, 02:56 PM
IIRC, the electronic dipstick is only on the petrols.
Doesn't apply to the diesels, which all still have the good old mechanical solution.
Doesn't apply to the diesels, which all still have the good old mechanical solution.