Just has this caution displayed when I tried to check the oil level. Engine was warm and couldn't get the oil level checked when stopped or moving. Has anyone had this happen? What's the fix?

ChuckJ

 

I've had this happen several times. Don't recall what the manual says about it though....

 

Unfortunately the fix is to drive. Seems to me that the colder the ambient temp, the longer it takes to get a reading. Can be frustrating.

 

This didn't happen when we had the colder weather last year and it's not cold now with daytime temps in the 70s and nighttime in the 50s. The oil temp has been up to 190 and the water temps are at their normal 200. You're right, it is frustrating!

ChuckJ

 

I did an oil change on my car on Friday and as of this morning I still can't get an oil level reading. Don't know how it was before the oil change, since I never really tried to check it before.

 

Thanks for all your inputs guys! I'm taking it into the dealer Tuesday, but it's a little nerve-racking to not know what the oil level is.

ChuckJ

 

When I change the oil I take a measurement before them I drain and measure the amount of drained oil. If pre drained was ok, then I just refill with the amount drained. There is a potential for a mess but I have been lucky as no spills. I can usually drain 9 quarts.

 

Ok i know this.

It takes approx 20miles after the engine compartment door is closed for an oil reading to appear.
Go drive!

 

I have found that I have to check the oil level before I open the engine compartment lid. After the lid has been opened it takes a fair amount (don't know how much as a minimum) of driving to get a new reading.

 

Wow, that's a lot more than the manual indicates. I'll try that.

ChuckJ

 

Went out for a 20 mile ride this morning and get the oil temperature up to 225F. The oil level is working normally now. Thanks again for the help guys!

ChuckJ

 

Give me a dip stick any day.
So if you're really low on oil, are you supposed to drive 20 miles to get a reading while grinding your engine to a stump?

I've heard of the 20 mile routine and it seems excessive to say the least..

 

If the oil level was below the minimum level you should see a warning on the MFD.

 

You are correct Runner - but the increased reliance on electronic senors for oil has always scared the heck out of me.

It is the one reading where I see the least room for error, especially if the engine has been overfilled.

 

I agree. It would inspire more confidence to be able to manually confirm the exact oil level.

In addition, I may be incorrect in assuming that a low oil quantity would always trigger a warning on the MFD. The online iManual states that "Warning messages are issued only if all measurement prerequisites are met".

Prerequisites for the oil-level gage:
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Switch off engine, which is now at operating temperature.
3. Wait for approx. 1 minute.
4. Select the "Oil measurement" function on the multi-function display.

So, if you were to start the car in the morning and drive off with the oil quantity at less than minimum I'm not sure whether you'd see a low oil caution display right away. I'll have to confirm this with a Porsche tech.