Limp mode / Low Oil ? C63

[markcdo]

Hi All, new guy here, recently bought a 2010 C63, and loving it.
It has recently (July) been serviced by a Merc specialist, and seems to be running really well. However - I have had the "check oil when next refueling" message appear a few times, which I have done.. no oil leaks are apparent, and also it has gone in to some sort of limp mode 3 or 4 rimes now. No warnings , no noises or other symptoms, just limited to 20 mph , once ignition turned off and back on its fine and will stay fine for a few days each time. It has never cut power when "normal driving" at speed, it has always been when driving around local town, and on a slope or hill..

possibly connected - the dipstick ring pull bit has broken off and I am not certain exactly where the dipstick should sit within the tube to ensure I am getting accurate levels.. could it be that even though I am checking the oil, and think its ok, it is actually low , could this cause the limp mode.?

cheers, mark

 

[Larkone]

Does your 'Merc specialist' have STAR? What does the live data say about the limp mode? Any stored codes?

 

[W1ghty]

Hi All, new guy here, recently bought a 2010 C63, and loving it.
It has recently (July) been serviced by a Merc specialist, and seems to be running really well. However - I have had the "check oil when next refueling" message appear a few times, which I have done.. no oil leaks are apparent, and also it has gone in to some sort of limp mode 3 or 4 rimes now. No warnings , no noises or other symptoms, just limited to 20 mph , once ignition turned off and back on its fine and will stay fine for a few days each time. It has never cut power when "normal driving" at speed, it has always been when driving around local town, and on a slope or hill..

possibly connected - the dipstick ring pull bit has broken off and I am not certain exactly where the dipstick should sit within the tube to ensure I am getting accurate levels.. could it be that even though I am checking the oil, and think its ok, it is actually low , could this cause the limp mode.?

cheers, mark

How long since you bought the car , I would be thinking warranty conversation with the dealer asap ?

 

[Petrol Pete]

How often have you had to add 1 litre oil , in Miles per litre of oil ?

 

[markcdo]

Does your 'Merc specialist' have STAR? What does the live data say about the limp mode? Any stored codes?

Hi, there are no stored codes that I have seen on my own OBD reader, but it hasn't yet been to the specialist.. cheers

 

[markcdo]

How long since you bought the car , I would be thinking warranty conversation with the dealer asap ?

agreed, it is going back soon ! cheers

 

[W1ghty]

agreed, it is going back soon ! cheers

Good luck with it all , let us know how you get on buddy

 

[Petrol Pete]

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He knows his stuff.

 

[jasonh]

For the cost and possible consequential damage I think a replacement dipstick would be a worthwhile investment.