checking the oil

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softtop

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248 months

Sunday 8th November 2009
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The electronic test varies between ok, needs a litre and then needs two. Very confusing, all with a level reading and overnight stand before read.

Any thoughts?

S

softtop

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Tuesday 10th November 2009
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markbe

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227 months

Wednesday 11th November 2009
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softtop said:
The electronic test varies between ok, needs a litre and then needs two. Very confusing, all with a level reading and overnight stand before read.

Any thoughts?

S
I presume the 'dash' is telling to fill with some oil when driving, a red warning means it will need about a litre, a white warning, up to a pint. Maybe needs 1.5 litres? Try 1 litre [not all at once].If the dash warning comes up again add a cup at a time.

Mark.

softtop

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Wednesday 11th November 2009
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markbe said:
softtop said:
The electronic test varies between ok, needs a litre and then needs two. Very confusing, all with a level reading and overnight stand before read.

Any thoughts?

S
I presume the 'dash' is telling to fill with some oil when driving, a red warning means it will need about a litre, a white warning, up to a pint. Maybe needs 1.5 litres? Try 1 litre [not all at once].If the dash warning comes up again add a cup at a time.

Mark.
Thanks Mark, the check is done with the engine off. No warning whilst driving.