Oil Was Below Dipstick!
#1
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Oil Was Below Dipstick!
I had the oil changed yesterday, and I suspected they didn't refill the oil to the correct level. Afterwards I stopped at a gas station to check the oil and it was below the dipstick. Luckily I had a quart in the trunk so I poured it in and now level is about 2/3 up on the stick. I'm upset and will be contacting the place that did the oil.
I hope no engine damage occurred--no oil pressure light came on, and I didn't hear any engine clatter.
But want to get more input from CL!
I hope no engine damage occurred--no oil pressure light came on, and I didn't hear any engine clatter.
But want to get more input from CL!
#2
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Our car actually has an oil level sensor that goes on about a quart below the low mark on the dipstick. It displays in the trip computer display between the speedo and tach and says "LOW OIL". Since that warning wasn't displayed, it's likely your oil level wasn't low enough to cause damage, though it certainly doesn't inspire confidence in the shop that did the work for you.
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Our car actually has an oil level sensor that goes on about a quart below the low mark on the dipstick. It displays in the trip computer display between the speedo and tach and says "LOW OIL". Since that warning wasn't displayed, it's likely your oil level wasn't low enough to cause damage, though it certainly doesn't inspire confidence in the shop that did the work for you.
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Our car actually has an oil level sensor that goes on about a quart below the low mark on the dipstick. It displays in the trip computer display between the speedo and tach and says "LOW OIL". Since that warning wasn't displayed, it's likely your oil level wasn't low enough to cause damage, though it certainly doesn't inspire confidence in the shop that did the work for you.
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I had the oil changed yesterday, and I suspected they didn't refill the oil to the correct level. Afterwards I stopped at a gas station to check the oil and it was below the dipstick. Luckily I had a quart in the trunk so I poured it in and now level is about 2/3 up on the stick. I'm upset and will be contacting the place that did the oil.
I hope no engine damage occurred--no oil pressure light came on, and I didn't hear any engine clatter.
But want to get more input from CL!
I hope no engine damage occurred--no oil pressure light came on, and I didn't hear any engine clatter.
But want to get more input from CL!
The following users liked this post:
Ken167 (11-28-17)
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Our car actually has an oil level sensor that goes on about a quart below the low mark on the dipstick. It displays in the trip computer display between the speedo and tach and says "LOW OIL". Since that warning wasn't displayed, it's likely your oil level wasn't low enough to cause damage, though it certainly doesn't inspire confidence in the shop that did the work for you.
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#8
Generally, between the LOW and FULL lines of a dipstick represent 1 Quart of oil. If you had oil showing on the LOW, you need to add 1 Quart. Means that if you had 6.6 Qts full, at the LOW line, means you have 5.6 Quarts of oil in the engine.
In short you may have been shorted 1 Quart.
In short you may have been shorted 1 Quart.
#9
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Generally, between the LOW and FULL lines of a dipstick represent 1 Quart of oil. If you had oil showing on the LOW, you need to add 1 Quart. Means that if you had 6.6 Qts full, at the LOW line, means you have 5.6 Quarts of oil in the engine.
In short you may have been shorted 1 Quart.
In short you may have been shorted 1 Quart.
#12
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Yes. The warnings should display in succession. Open a door and you should see the warning screen toggle between CHECK SYSTEM and the door open warning.
#14
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I hope the low oil sensor is working. I think the engine is fine--the low oil pressure light and low oil never came on and engine sounds normal. I did note the oil level mistake on the RO from AutoNation.
#15
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I just spoke with the tech who did the oil change--he said he put 5.5 quarts he remembers what the meter said on the fill hose digital readout. I assume 1 quart low wont damage engine and oil level light never came on so I assume I shouldn't worry about it.