Where's My Dipstick?

[sharpyboy]

Ok went to do some fluid level checks like a responsible owner and I cannot find the oil dipstick. My engine is the N52 2.5i in a 2006 facelift version. I know some of the more up to date versions of the zed check there oil level via the idrive but I don't have anything like that. I understand I would probably get a low level oil warning light but how would you check the level after an oil change?

Sorry about the quality of the photo its an iPhone in low light

 

[Bing]

You don't have one. It's a sensor that will tell you when you need to add a litre of oil. You can find out from the dash on start up what the level is, but I'm afraid I can't remember how...

It's a good idea to have a litre in the boot

 

[Smartbear]

Hi, once the engine has warmed up press the r/h button in front of the speedo & an electronic dipstick appears in the display with an approximation of the oil level.
If you've added 6.5 litres from empty it should be fine
Rob

 

[Mike6]

Doesnt look like your car has the dipstick, my 2005 pre facelift has one. A dreadful innovation doing away with the dipstick and for enthusiats there is nothing more satisfying then checking the oil level regularly.

 

[Bing]

... for enthusiats there is nothing more satisfying then checking the oil level regularly.

Well, apart from maybe driving the thing

 

[markeg]

Makes an oil change more difficult as you can't shove the tube down the dipstick hole.....

 

[Zed Five]

On the E85 the dipstick is in the drivers seat... :wink: :wink: :wink: ... i'm running awaaaaayyyy!!!

 

[sharpyboy]

This is another reason I need a post facelift owners manual.
:rtfm:

 

[Marlon]

This is another reason I need a post facelift owners manual.
:rtfm:

Google: bmw z4 owners manual 2008

This will show a pfd owners manual for 3.0i 3.0si that you can download
Oil level check is on page 93

 

[sharpyboy]

This is another reason I need a post facelift owners manual.
:rtfm:

Google: bmw z4 owners manual 2008

This will show a pfd owners manual for 3.0i 3.0si that you can download
Oil level check is on page 93

Thanks Marlon as usual you are a font of knowledge

 

[Chris_D]

On the E85 the dipstick is in the drivers seat... :wink: :wink: :wink: ... i'm running awaaaaayyyy!!!

arf

 

[Chris_D]

Would feel totally unatural for me relying on some electronic level sensor oil voodoo magic trickery.
I'd always have the feeling of whether it was telling me the truth or not. Like some ex girlfriends I can think of.

 

[buzyg]

On the E85 the dipstick is in the drivers seat... :wink: :wink: :wink: ... i'm running awaaaaayyyy!!!

arf

There must be two dipsticks for every ///M then. :exitright:

 

[paulgs1000]

Read up on 'how to' sharpy, as you need to have run the engine for a time before you get a proper readout with the facelift N52 engine.

It's strange how you can get used to the electronic version though. When I first got my 3.0si I bemoaned the fact it didn't have a dip stick (bar the one in the driving seat) and then 2 and a bit years later, when I got the M, I thought damn, I've got to lift the bonnet to check the oil rather than just pressing a button :lol:

Yes - get yourself an electronic version of the handbook (available on ebay for a coupe of pounds) - quite cheap and you can keep it on your phone for easy access info (When I lost mine through changing phones, the guy sent me another file of it free! )

 

[Marlon]

Read up on 'how to' sharpy, as you need to have run the engine for a time before you get a proper readout with the facelift N52 engine.

It's strange how you can get used to the electronic version though. When I first got my 3.0si I bemoaned the fact it didn't have a dip stick (bar the one in the driving seat) and then 2 and a bit years later, when I got the M, I thought damn, I've got to lift the bonnet to check the oil rather than just pressing a button :lol:

Yes - get yourself an electronic version of the handbook (available on ebay for a coupe of pounds) - quite cheap and you can keep it on your phone for easy access info (When I lost mine through changing phones, the guy sent me another file of it free! )

Paul if you don't check the electronic reading regularly, or even forget to ( ) will the car throw up an oil waring light on the dash if it gets low?

 

[paulgs1000]

Read up on 'how to' sharpy, as you need to have run the engine for a time before you get a proper readout with the facelift N52 engine.

It's strange how you can get used to the electronic version though. When I first got my 3.0si I bemoaned the fact it didn't have a dip stick (bar the one in the driving seat) and then 2 and a bit years later, when I got the M, I thought damn, I've got to lift the bonnet to check the oil rather than just pressing a button :lol:

Yes - get yourself an electronic version of the handbook (available on ebay for a coupe of pounds) - quite cheap and you can keep it on your phone for easy access info (When I lost mine through changing phones, the guy sent me another file of it free! )

Paul if you don't check the electronic reading regularly, or even forget to ( ) will the car throw up an oil waring light on the dash if it gets low?

Yes Marlon - that's how it works; though I was forever taking the opportunity to check on runs by pressing that button as it works even when you're on the go which is a bit of reassurance and facility I now miss :lol:

 

[Smartbear]

Read up on 'how to' sharpy, as you need to have run the engine for a time before you get a proper readout with the facelift N52 engine.

It's strange how you can get used to the electronic version though. When I first got my 3.0si I bemoaned the fact it didn't have a dip stick (bar the one in the driving seat) and then 2 and a bit years later, when I got the M, I thought damn, I've got to lift the bonnet to check the oil rather than just pressing a button :lol:

Yes - get yourself an electronic version of the handbook (available on ebay for a coupe of pounds) - quite cheap and you can keep it on your phone for easy access info (When I lost mine through changing phones, the guy sent me another file of it free! )

Paul if you don't check the electronic reading regularly, or even forget to ( ) will the car throw up an oil waring light on the dash if it gets low?

The car emits a warning beep on turning off the engine if the oil level is too low, it means add 1 litre from memory :?
Rob

 

[paulgs1000]

Read up on 'how to' sharpy, as you need to have run the engine for a time before you get a proper readout with the facelift N52 engine.

It's strange how you can get used to the electronic version though. When I first got my 3.0si I bemoaned the fact it didn't have a dip stick (bar the one in the driving seat) and then 2 and a bit years later, when I got the M, I thought damn, I've got to lift the bonnet to check the oil rather than just pressing a button :lol:

Yes - get yourself an electronic version of the handbook (available on ebay for a coupe of pounds) - quite cheap and you can keep it on your phone for easy access info (When I lost mine through changing phones, the guy sent me another file of it free! )

Paul if you don't check the electronic reading regularly, or even forget to ( ) will the car throw up an oil waring light on the dash if it gets low?

The car emits a warning beep on turning off the engine if the oil level is too low, it means add 1 litre from memory :?
Rob

I think a message is thrown up as well smartbear . . . . :?

 

[paulgs1000]

Here's something I've just read/copied from my electronic manual re the oil level Marlon . . . .

Engine oil level
The warning lamp lights up in yellow
while you are driving. In addition, a signal
sounds and "+1.0" appears in the
instrument cluster, refer to page 88.
The oil level is at the absolute minimum; refill as
soon as possible. Do not drive more than
125 miles/200 km before refilling.
The warning lamp comes on in yellow
after the engine is switched off. A signal
also sounds.
Add engine oil at the earliest opportunity, e.g.
when you stop to refuel.

 

[paulgs1000]

This bit's worth reading as well!

88
The warning lamp lights up in yellow
within 30 seconds after the engine is
started: The oil level sensor is defective:
It is not possible to issue a current or accurate
measurement. Have the system checked as
soon as possible.