Perf Serv. On time

[G-A-R-Y]

Just checked the oil level, dip stick is a bit low but between the Marks (lower)
Checked oil level via the dash and it says

Perf Serv. On time.

What does that mean, I'm none the wiser.

 

[G-A-R-Y]

I think I need to add oil, I've looked in the service and hand books but can find no mention of what type to use.
Can I use any fully synthetic? can I top up with any fully synthetic (mix different oils)
Do/can these E320 CDI's use oil?

 

[PeterE320Cdi]

I had the same problem with the oil being a bit low and not knowing the type to top up with. I was going to go to quickfit as they do an oil change for £25 and figured at that price I may as well just have the whole lot changed.

In the end as my MOT was due in a few weeks I had it Serviced and MOT'd even though the service was not due for a few thousand miles.

 

[clegsr]

I had the same question with my W210 E430, occasionally the reading would say "perform service on time" and if I tried a few minutes later it said it was OK, I guess it seems to depend on how communicative the car is feeling

If the car says you need to add oil it will actually tell you to add 1.5 litres or 1 litre or whatever of oil so you dont need to add any unless it actually tells you to.

I bought some from Halfords and they have a book there to tell you what sort to buy - easy.

 

[BlackC55]

It means: Wait a few minutes and then check it again. It should give you a oil level reading after waiting. A good tip is make sur the car is level and is at operating temp.