Recent content by jameshaydon

Hi again guys... If the malfunction keeps showing up as too much oil (faulty sensor) can this be unplugged by a garage as i have a dipstick to give me a reading instead? Many thanks all James Haydon

Hi all... my oil sensor keeps bringin up a red light on my dash saying "reduce engine oil" i have asked the garage a few times to take 1/4 a litre out at a time for me until i am now running on the "minimum" level. Obviously my engine oil is not overfilled, as i can check this on my dipstick...

many thanks for the good advice :)

hey all i have now added the stated amount of oil of 2.0 litres... but my dash is saying STILL to add 2 litres :dk: does anyone know how much the sump holds on a c200? i borrowed a friends dipstick from his clc 1.8 and it showed harldy any oil on this... there is no signs of a leak, and i...

i have now added the stated amount of 2 litres .... but my dash is STILL saying to add 2 litres !! does anyone know how much the sump on a c200 would hold ? many thanks all

thanks pal

hey all, some of you may remember that i was having trouble with my oil sensor in respect that i was not getting a reading when i cycled through on my dash. however, now it seems to be working and is showing "add 2 litres to reach maximum level" so i have put in 0.5 litres and stated the car...

unfortunately i am that type too.... many thanks for your help

hey all. if my oil sensor is faulty, (not giving me a reading on my oil) do i need a new one? or could i just buy a dipstick to give me a reading? i have been quoted 240! for new sensor and labour :( thanks again james

no matter how long i leave the car off for, my dash says "observe waiting time" hence the oil sensor being faulty ..... i have been told these are £70 plus vat from MB :( and around £170 for labour to fit... would i need a new one ?

My last oil change was last year on its service.... and i have no dipstick, so no way of finding out the level of my oil

Hi all, any help on this will be much appreciated please.... just had a warning light come up on my dash for "a faulty oil sensor, visit workshop".... :doh: also when i try to measure my oil level.. the dash is always asking me to "observe waiting time" so i can not get a reading .... many...

How do i change the brake light bulb on a W203 please ? is it a hard job, or could i do this myself with ease ? many thanks james

Very helpful, many thanks for your help jaymanek, i have had the one fitted, and will see how i go :thumb: james

my car is a 54 plate, done 73,000. i have only owned the car for a year, so couldnt say when the springs were done last, (if they have been or not)