Oil needed as per Dip Stick reading but no warning light

[ranski]

Hi all

I did a near straight 1000 miles journey yesterday so thought it be best to check the oil this morning. On warming up the engine then taking a reading the oil was low and needed just under a litre until it was on the correct mark on the dip stick

Quite odd that the warning light hadn't lite up, even though it had on the reverse journey over a week ago.

Anyone had this where the dip stick reading is low but the warning light hasn't come on?



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[srhutch]

Could have just required a little more oil usage to trigger the sensor.

 

[ranski]

Yes I first thought that, but after pouring a near litre I think the sensor may have packed up in the past week




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[the cueball]

isn't the sensor and warning light the last ditch attempt to get you to put oil in???

I wouldn't expect just a litre to trigger the sensor.... obviously is could be wrong... :rofl:

 

[RJS-Z4]

As above, or, I had the same issue, but my sensor had died. The BMW software can pick up it's not working properly.

It's a doddle to change but you do need to drop the oil.

 

[ranski]

Yes I first thought that, but after pouring a near litre I think the sensor may have packed up in the past week




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[Maxsam]

I had to top up about the same as you, when I checked the dip stick after a couple of long journeys a few weeks ago... No oil light though..