Reduce oil level warning??

[clarea]

I recently bought a 2005 S320 cdi. I drive it daily but I don't do that many miles in it, just short journeys. Today I drove it a bit further but not far and a warning came up saying to reduce oil level. It didn't stay on for very long. Is this something I should worry about? if so, what do I do! Thanks all

 

[ducatiboy]

I recently bought a 2005 S320 cdi. I drive it daily but I don't do that many miles in it, just short journeys. Today I drove it a bit further but not far and a warning came up saying to reduce oil level. It didn't stay on for very long. Is this something I should worry about? if so, what do I do! Thanks all

Too much oil in the engine

 

[GordonTarling]

It's been filled by someone with little Mercedes experience - a very common problem. It'll probably be OK if the warning only comes on after you've driven a bit and the oil has expanded, but probably best to get 1/2 litre or so drained/sucked out. If you car has a dipstick, check the level on that - it should be slightly below the 'full' mark.

 

[clarea]

Oh OK thanks guys. So what's the best way of taking some oil out?

 

[brucemillar]

Oh OK thanks guys. So what's the best way of taking some oil out?

Use an oil suction pump down the dipstick tube. Or if you dont have such a pump? take the car to your local independent garage. They should take some out for a couple of quid. Best bet is to take out a litre into a bottle then get ready to put in .5 litre when the car says add oil.

You may also want to buy a dipstick either from Mercedes or ebay. That will help you understand just how much you actually need to remove or add.

 

[kevink]

You could get a mechanic to loosen the sump plug and drain some oil out.

 

[E270 Owner]

double post ......

 

[E270 Owner]

You could get a mechanic to loosen the sump plug and drain some oil out.

Yup it has a normal sump plug no need for a vacuum drainer.

You might as well do a oil and filter change whilst your there

Any motor factors will tell you it needs @ 6.5 liters

 

[grober]

To do a level check you really need an engine oil dipstick. People often overfill their engines with oil [MB dealers included!] they rely on the published oil capacity of the engine when filling with new oil--- THERE IS ALWAYS OIL LEFT IN AN ENGINE WHEN YOU DRAIN IT!!!!!!! up to a litre-- hence the overfill! oil should be added say to "capacity less 2 litres" then it should be topped up gradually while monitoring the level on the dipstick till its correct. Sealey do them or easily found on Ebay