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KERR
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I changed my oil 4300 miles ago.... Put in the recomended amount, checked the dip stick and it said full.
Well today, ( 4300 miles later) im traveling down I-81 with cruise set on 73mph... Out of no where... Red screan of death... CHECK OIL, OIL OVER FULL, or something along those line. Message says on for about a mile, ( level road) and then goes off but its stored in my faults. When i turned the car off it said it again..
Got back in town, and checked the oil, Of course it showing full because it been on for 3 hours and ive traveled 112 miles today.... I push the computer oil thingee and it says " server on time, no problems"
So do you think this falls back to that sensor your guys where talking about last year.. I tried to search but i couldnt find the correct topic i guess. I Think i remember you all saying you get a LOW oil messege if the sensor is dirty... but i dont recall anything about having too much oil. Im guessing its something freaky like usual with my G because i would hope i would have gotten this message a lot sooner.
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DUTCH
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
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| RE: Oil Too Full... message.
KERR - 7/9/2007 2:59 PM
I changed my oil 4300 miles ago.... Put in the recomended amount, checked the dip stick and it said full.
Well today, ( 4300 miles later) im traveling down I-81 with cruise set on 73mph... Out of no where... Red screan of death... CHECK OIL, OIL OVER FULL, or something along those line. Message says on for about a mile, ( level road) and then goes off but its stored in my faults. When i turned the car off it said it again..
Got back in town, and checked the oil, Of course it showing full because it been on for 3 hours and ive traveled 112 miles today.... I push the computer oil thingee and it says " server on time, no problems"
So do you think this falls back to that sensor your guys where talking about last year.. I tried to search but i couldnt find the correct topic i guess. I Think i remember you all saying you get a LOW oil messege if the sensor is dirty... but i dont recall anything about having too much oil. Im guessing its something freaky like usual with my G because i would hope i would have gotten this message a lot sooner.
What's the "recommended amount" you added? My experience with the M113 engine is that 8 qts is plenty for a change with filter. If your oil is growing, you might want to check for coolant in the oil (foam or milkiness); which would mean a head gasket leak. |
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Inkblotz
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Kerr
No worries.
In 2002 all MBs had a ultra anal sensor in which if you put in a tiny bit over the recommended amount it will alert you. A frind of mine had a C-class that did the same thing. I am sure that when you changed the oil you drained the crankcase thoroughly and changed the filter. But any residual can lead to a warning. With this siystem it is better to be shy of the max rather than spot on. If you can run a pipe down the dipstick tube and draw out a bit of oil till the sensor is happy all will be back to normal.
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When i changed it i put in 9 quarts i think... bottom line it was correct on the dip stick.. I think the dealer may have put in oil for some reason. It has been in the shop for 2 week for the ac condencer. which i just got back last week.
I checked the oil cold this morning and its past the red thingee that say min max.. so i guess ill have to suck some out, or just have it changed again, and then watch it. Just seem very strange that all the sudden i have way to much oil. The oil is dirty brown, but it always looks like that...
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DUTCH
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KERR - 7/10/2007 9:45 AM
When i changed it i put in 9 quarts i think... bottom line it was correct on the dip stick.. I think the dealer may have put in oil for some reason. It has been in the shop for 2 week for the ac condencer. which i just got back last week.
I checked the oil cold this morning and its past the red thingee that say min max.. so i guess ill have to suck some out, or just have it changed again, and then watch it. Just seem very strange that all the sudden i have way to much oil. The oil is dirty brown, but it always looks like that...
If you change it, use 8 qts to refill. It's plenty! |
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will do! and cheaper lol... |
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Inkblotz
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Is dirty brown common? I thought it was always a clear light brown. Maybe it is just my Old School ways talking. Of course with a diesel you pour it in clear and after a couple of miles it is black.
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mb230s
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: SWFL
Vehicle(s): G-less for now, vintage MBs, FJ40
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I put 9 quarts in the other day w/ a new filter. No error messages.
On a related note - how do I reset the service interval?
I followed the instructions in my manual:
- key in position 1 or 2
- scroll to the info screen in the cluster
- hold the reset button for 4 seconds
- when prompted confirm by hitting the reset button again
I never get the prompt! I'm now getting the annoying xxx miles past due on service every time I start the engine.
Did the procedure change in 03 or 04 or 05? I had the brain transplant sometime in 04 or 05 (can't remember exactly).
Is there another way that I can do it w/o any special equipment or code readers? |
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DUTCH
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mb230s - 7/10/2007 10:48 AM
Did the procedure change in 03 or 04 or 05? I had the brain transplant sometime in 04 or 05 (can't remember exactly).
Is there another way that I can do it w/o any special equipment or code readers?
I can't say for sure on your G or the year models; but when the ML had an upgrade to their computer, the whole reset procedure changed, too. |
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mb230s
Date registered: Apr 2006
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Dutch,
What is the ML procedure? It might work for me. |
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DUTCH
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mb230s - 7/10/2007 11:41 AM
Dutch,
What is the ML procedure? It might work for me.
Look over in the W164 Forum. I posted it there. However, keep in mind that my posting is for a 2007; and I understand that the 2006 is not the same. Still, it never hurts to try. |
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