On board oil level indicator
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On board oil level indicator
Has anyone had trouble getting their onboard oil level to come on in the alotted time.
I couldn't always get mine to come on in my Limited and I have yet been able to on the SRT.
Any tricks to make it easier?
Needn't tell me I shouldn't use anything other than the dip stick. It's just I would like to check it everytime I drive it.
Thanks for any input.
I couldn't always get mine to come on in my Limited and I have yet been able to on the SRT.
Any tricks to make it easier?
Needn't tell me I shouldn't use anything other than the dip stick. It's just I would like to check it everytime I drive it.
Thanks for any input.
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Re: On board oil level indicator
Well within the several seconds that one has to push the putton
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Re: On board oil level indicator
Originally Posted by 2005 Ragtop
All,
Was there ever any resolution to this ???? Never attemted prior to FSS schedule A maintenance. Using procedure on page 111 of 2005 Owners Manual = NO JOY.
Was there ever any resolution to this ???? Never attemted prior to FSS schedule A maintenance. Using procedure on page 111 of 2005 Owners Manual = NO JOY.
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
A sensor in the oil pan allows oil level to be checked without opening the hood.
It provides an accurate measurement of oil level, whereas the low engine oil level indicator warns that oil level is definitely too low.
With the vehicle parked on a level surface, the engine is warmed up and shut off for approximately five minutes.
When the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, press the **** to the left of the speedometer once and wait seven seconds.
An ISO oil level icon appears in the trip odometer window and a “clock” icon in the cumulative odometer display.
Pressing the **** to the left of the speedometer twice within one second displays one of the following messages:
˛ OK
˛ -1.0 Q (-1.0L)
˛ -1.5 Q (-1.5L)
˛ -2.0 Q (-2.0L)
˛ HI
The indicated amount of oil must be added to the engine
if the message -2.0 Q (-2.0L) blinks and a signal sounds.
The HI message indicates that the excess oil must be removed from the pan to avoid possible engine or catalytic converter damage.
If the ISO oil level icon and “clock” icon remain on when attempting to check oil level and no message follows, or if the low engine oil level warning lamp comes on, a malfunction in the engine oil level system is indicated.
A conveniently located dipstick allows manual checking of the oil level.
If no leaks are noted, continue to drive to the nearest service station where the engine oil should be topped to the “full” mark on the dipstick with an approved oil.
A sensor in the oil pan allows oil level to be checked without opening the hood.
It provides an accurate measurement of oil level, whereas the low engine oil level indicator warns that oil level is definitely too low.
With the vehicle parked on a level surface, the engine is warmed up and shut off for approximately five minutes.
When the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, press the **** to the left of the speedometer once and wait seven seconds.
An ISO oil level icon appears in the trip odometer window and a “clock” icon in the cumulative odometer display.
Pressing the **** to the left of the speedometer twice within one second displays one of the following messages:
˛ OK
˛ -1.0 Q (-1.0L)
˛ -1.5 Q (-1.5L)
˛ -2.0 Q (-2.0L)
˛ HI
The indicated amount of oil must be added to the engine
if the message -2.0 Q (-2.0L) blinks and a signal sounds.
The HI message indicates that the excess oil must be removed from the pan to avoid possible engine or catalytic converter damage.
If the ISO oil level icon and “clock” icon remain on when attempting to check oil level and no message follows, or if the low engine oil level warning lamp comes on, a malfunction in the engine oil level system is indicated.
A conveniently located dipstick allows manual checking of the oil level.
If no leaks are noted, continue to drive to the nearest service station where the engine oil should be topped to the “full” mark on the dipstick with an approved oil.
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