Yet another oil overfill.
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I suppose running the engine up to operating temp and rechecking might 'prove' that?
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Thanks mshedden. I think that 0.4 q over is a LOT. I just checked the manual and it specifies to check the oil just the way I did. So I'm going back to my original statement that is is overfilled. Calling those ***** in the morning.
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A slight deviation: is there any reason why the oil cannot be checked with the oil cold? When I do this the graph shows the oil to be full, just as I would expect. And I have always checked the oil in my cars after allowing the engine to sit overnight - the idea being that an accurate measurement requires that the oil return fully (or as much as possible) to the sump. So, is a cold measurement not advisable for any particular reason?
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and why is the photo turned on its side???? Can it be straightened?
Last edited by sov211; 02-25-2018 at 07:31 PM.
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Yes, but the waiting for a period of time is to allow the warm/hot oil to drain back into the sump. So the question is this: given that I have waited long enough (much longer) to allow all the warm/hot oil to return to the sump, of what importance now is the temperature of the oil? The oil does not need to move further to be measured. I am just trying to understand a) the concept and b) the reason why a cold measure would not be valid.
and why is the photo turned on its side???? Can it be straightened?
and why is the photo turned on its side???? Can it be straightened?
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However, reading information here (full detailed info)
Jaguar Owner Information
^^^^^^ I am not sure what do they mean by
If the message ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LOW is displayed in the Message center, stop the engine as soon as it is safe to do so and seek qualified assistance. Do not start the engine until the cause has been rectified.
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Pretty sure "engine oil level low" and "engine oil pressure low" are completely different warnings", although the first problem (low oil) could result in the second problem (low pressure).
Also, I understand that the car will not / cannot warn you of low oil level other than you checking the electronic level readout yourself (ie it's manual not automatic), but it will automatically flash up the "low pressure" warning if it detects low pressure.
Also, I understand that the car will not / cannot warn you of low oil level other than you checking the electronic level readout yourself (ie it's manual not automatic), but it will automatically flash up the "low pressure" warning if it detects low pressure.
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If Unhingd says it's good, I'll go with that. I def want to get it sucked out though. Now I am wondering whether to suck it out myself or have the dealer do it. I don't think I want a potential buyer of the future seeing "overfilled" on the carfax...
I have seen some posts where the sent a tech down or flatbedded it to the dealer. This one is about 50 mi from me....
I have seen some posts where the sent a tech down or flatbedded it to the dealer. This one is about 50 mi from me....
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If Unhingd says it's good, I'll go with that. I def want to get it sucked out though. Now I am wondering whether to suck it out myself or have the dealer do it. I don't think I want a potential buyer of the future seeing "overfilled" on the carfax...
I have seen some posts where the sent a tech down or flatbedded it to the dealer. This one is about 50 mi from me....
I have seen some posts where the sent a tech down or flatbedded it to the dealer. This one is about 50 mi from me....
That said, if you invest a few $$ in a hand pump so you can remove oil, or even do your own changes if you want, then more power to you.
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