oil level sensor

Asked by mhd123 Aug 16, 2016 at 05:57 AM about the 2005 BMW 3 Series 325i Sedan RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

HI
i have bmw 325i 2005,
two months ago a signal (service engine soon)appeared on the screen, then I took the car to a specialist bmw, and he connected the car on a computer that read : oil level sensor
oil light doest not turned on
i Check the oil level with the dipstick and it was normal
should i change the oil level sensor??

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Bob answered 8 years ago

Some newer models of BMWs don't have dipsticks and just rely on the electronic oil level indicator. I hate not having a dipstick. It probably would be a good idea to have the sensor replaced. It may save you an engine in the event of a serious oil leak.

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lahtiv1 answered 8 years ago

first check oil level sensor wire before anything

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