Oil Level?! What does this sign mean

Navajodave · 03-23-2018, 06:48 PM

Added half quart of oil a week ago and because of the snow storm haven’t driven the car. Does this mean I have a leak somewhere or maybe oil pressure.

Thanks,
David

http://tanglewoodgoods.tumblr.com/image/172184750624

msan · 03-23-2018, 06:49 PM

Stop adding oil. The oil level doesn't measure until engine is warm. Your engine in the picture is cold . Car has not measured oil level yet.

kscarrol · 03-23-2018, 06:49 PM

Looks like you just started the car. The sensor takes a while to get a reading so showing no level means there is no reading yet...

msan · 03-23-2018, 06:51 PM

Could take 5+ minutes if you aren't driving it around. Also depends on ambient temps

Navajodave · 03-23-2018, 06:58 PM

What’s protocol if my than 9 quarts /top level?

BOOF-M3 · 03-23-2018, 07:31 PM

Drive it.

///M Power-Belgium · 03-23-2018, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BOOF-M3

Drive it.

Yeah , let's roll it.

eatsleepboost · 03-23-2018, 08:13 PM

A search or scrolling down about 10 threads you would have found your answer. There is a thread on this once a week.

Here is one from 5 days ago
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1477122

Flying Ace · 03-23-2018, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eatsleepboost

A search or scrolling down about 10 threads you would have found your answer. There is a thread on this once a week.

Here is one from 5 days ago
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1477122

A search of general forums reveals answers from 10 years ago and to rtfm

jiggz · 03-23-2018, 09:36 PM

LOL at this thread.

msan · 03-23-2018, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jiggz

LOL at this thread.

Hey I think we saved an engine!!

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msan Major 404 Rep 1,171 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 / 2012 X5 35i M Sp Join Date: May 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (16)	Stop adding oil. The oil level doesn't measure until engine is warm. Your engine in the picture is cold . Car has not measured oil level yet.
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kscarrol Brigadier General 8948 Rep 4,107 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	Looks like you just started the car. The sensor takes a while to get a reading so showing no level means there is no reading yet... __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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msan Major 404 Rep 1,171 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 / 2012 X5 35i M Sp Join Date: May 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (16)	Could take 5+ minutes if you aren't driving it around. Also depends on ambient temps
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eatsleepboost Captain 420 Rep 656 Posts Drives: Evo Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Boston iTrader: (1)	A search or scrolling down about 10 threads you would have found your answer. There is a thread on this once a week. Here is one from 5 days ago http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1477122
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