996 Oil warning

[996C4]

When I take the fuel down below the red, and have to fill up a full tank, I get a warning that the oil level is low. It then disappears after 2 minutes - is this normal?

[big.bad.wolfie]

Have you actually checked the oil level? It could just be on the bottom of the stick.

Damian

[r1_jon]

The oil level indicator does come on for a couple of minutes when you fill up with fuel, this is normal. If it is showing as low then just top it up and see if that fixes it.

[McP]

Don't get tempted into topping up the oil every time you get fuel and the electronic gauge indicates the oil is a bit low. I too have seen the reading at the higher end of the gauge (usually in the morning with a cold engine) but then after an M40 blast and refuel, the gauge shows about 3 or 4 levels lower. As long as it's between the upper and lower levels it should be ok.

A consistent approach to taking the oil reading should really be used, ie read the manual and take the oil level (preferably using the dipstick which is more accurate than the electronic gauge) on a level surface with a warmed engine. I tend to do mine on a Sunday after washing and refueling the car for the coming week, with the car back in the garage warm from the drive to the petrol station.

I've heard talk of overfilling the oil contributing towards RMS problems - but cannot vouch for or verify this. Perhaps someone here can confirm it as just hear-say?

[996C4]

Thanks very much for the feedback.