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why do i have 'oil lack' warning?
« on: 01 July 2009, 22:08:24 »
just recentley i have been having the oil lack waring coming up on my mid :-/

can anyone help or explain please?

oh i suppose it would help to know that i checked the oil level every time and it is perfectly level at mid point and has been since i changed the oil and filter exactly 3k ago and im going to change it again at the weekend :y
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Re: why do i have 'oil lack' warning?
« Reply #1 on: 01 July 2009, 22:15:35 »
That is why mate if your oil is at mid point. get it slightly higher up the dipstick and you will find the oil lack check will go off :y
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Re: why do i have 'oil lack' warning?
« Reply #2 on: 01 July 2009, 22:19:53 »
seems to happen more on hot days, normally oil level before oil lack though  :-/
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Re: why do i have 'oil lack' warning?
« Reply #3 on: 01 July 2009, 22:23:58 »
ok chaps thanx for the info i will make sure when i change at weekend to have it at 3/4 there abouts

thanx :y :y :y
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Re: why do i have 'oil lack' warning?
« Reply #4 on: 01 July 2009, 23:20:56 »
Why not fill it to max on dip stick - its not that expensive  :P
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Re: why do i have 'oil lack' warning?
« Reply #5 on: 02 July 2009, 08:26:03 »
If its oil check that happens at half way point...which is why...if oil lack then probably oil sensor failing if oil levels ok
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Re: why do i have 'oil lack' warning?
« Reply #6 on: 02 July 2009, 17:04:40 »
Keep it above 3/4 to avoid the warning :)
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