Engine Oil Level Indicator

javis20 · 04-15-2019, 07:24 AM

Cutting to the chase... Just did an oil change on my 2011 3.0 Z4 and used 7 quarts of oil. After the car warmed up, I check oil level via the electronic gage and it's showing lower than max by one block. Shouldn't it be full to max? Does it have to be zeroed like the tire pressure sensor?

jparnes1 · 04-15-2019, 11:31 AM

No you don't recalibrate it. The engine calls for 7 quarts and if that what you put in, then you're good and your sensor is bad. But give it a chance and check it again in a while. Changing the sensor is easy at your next oil change. It unscrews from the bottom of the pan. Make sure you use a new gasket.

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javis20 Private 13 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 3.0i Silver Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Central PA iTrader: (0)	Engine Oil Level Indicator Cutting to the chase... Just did an oil change on my 2011 3.0 Z4 and used 7 quarts of oil. After the car warmed up, I check oil level via the electronic gage and it's showing lower than max by one block. Shouldn't it be full to max? Does it have to be zeroed like the tire pressure sensor?
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jparnes1 Colonel 241 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: 2016 340i, 2012 Z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	No you don't recalibrate it. The engine calls for 7 quarts and if that what you put in, then you're good and your sensor is bad. But give it a chance and check it again in a while. Changing the sensor is easy at your next oil change. It unscrews from the bottom of the pan. Make sure you use a new gasket. __________________ 2016 340i XDrive, EBII/black, 6 MT, M Sport, Track Handling, Cold Weather, Tech, Lighting, Driver Assistance Plus. 2012 Z4 35i, ED 2/24/2012, Melbourne Red Metallic, Black Leather, Carbon Trim, 6MT, M Sport, CW, PP, PS, NAV, CA.
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