Idrive oil level too high?

[celica]

Just had an oil change at an Indy, well a week ago

Got playing with the idrive and noticed the idrive oil level status is too high

3.0sd, so checked the dipstick after a short drive so car is warm and level
The oil is probably coming to the top of the "max" wording plastic part on dip stick
Is this too high, or a start of another issue

Did some quick reading and some have had oil sensor changed, idrive reset, one thread even talked about fuel, dpf issue etc.

Hoping to swing past the Indy if they are open tomorrow

[X5Sport]

I had this on my X6 and the Dealer told me off.....and then apologised when I told them the only people adding oil were them!  Seems to be a common issue.  I haven't had anything replaced though.

Richard

[celica]

[quote="X5Sport"]
I had this on my X6 and the Dealer told me off.....and then apologised when I told them the only people adding oil were them!  Seems to be a common issue.  I haven't had anything replaced though.

Richard
[/quote]

Did you/ dealer  take some out?
Did it fix the message on idrive?

[celica]

Went to the Indy

He checked the dipstick
It was a touch over the max line, and sensitive sensor
Could have drained some out but its near perfect really

Nice to have the reassurance

[RenoHuskerDu]

Without being a tad alarmist, one must always be aware of a risk with diesel motors. If a leaking injector is introducing too much fuel into a cylinder, that fuel will accumulate with the motor oil in the crankcase, and elevated oil level will be the first symptom you see. You may first hear a rough idle.

It does not sound like this is your case.

[celica]

Thanks

I like to be alarmist, better to be safe than sorry

The Indy just changed my oil and I know how much they put in as I supplied 2x4L oil
One had some left so I know it's not too much

But the above is good to know

[X5Sport]

[quote="celica"]

Did you/ dealer  take some out?
Did it fix the message on idrive?
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No message in the iDrive.  They found it during a 'safety check' when my tyres were swapped from Summer to Winter.  And yes they took a little out.

With regard to the fuel in the oil, you would also see your mpg plummet as the fuel consumption would rise as well.  It needs a lot of fuel to get through given the minute amounts used per cycle and if (like me) you are diligent in checking you would notice the change in the oil in good time.

Richard

[RenoHuskerDu]

This warning was passed to me by my cousin the VW mechanic, in an effort to talk me out of a Q7 or A6.

It worked.

To be fair, I had heard of the risk before. Supposedly, it happens to our cars too, but rather more rare than on VWs.

[celica]

Bristol to birm run today and the usual 29-30mpg I see on motorways today

So didn't see fuel consumption plummet

[damian777]

Hello Celia/ Richard and  all,

Well  i've had that same  "Oil Level to high "  on the I Drive  fault displayed as well..  I have checked the level on the  dipstick and it appears  at max  but not above.  .Tomorrow  morning  the cars into main dealer  for service  at 20,000 miles , had the  fault displayed twice in the last few months, and its an oil service tomorrow ( 10 Nov ) so i will mention it to the service guys.  I will post their  comments here on wednesday !
PS  Ive also  been told this week by the main dealer  when i telephoned to book the car in for a service ,i have a recall notice  on my prop shaft ( all  2011 X5 4D )  anyone know of this  issue.?  They will inspect and re book the  vehicle if replacement item required under  warranty .
D

[X5Sport]

The propshaft issue is real and is due to faulty construction leading to excessive backlash and the potential to break one or more of the bolts leading to the shaft detaching!  The Dealer will check the amount of play and replace the shaft if there is a problem. 

It only affected a few hundred cars....mine was done months ago.....and was being done at the time of the next service, though you could insist it was done earlier (which I did).

Richard

[damian777]

Hi Richard
Back from main dealer early, inspection service  and prop shaft check all completed, like you said for excess play.  No play so all ok but the cars only done 20,000  so  i wouldn't expect wear on anything like a Propshaft . 
As i drove out of the forecourt " Oil level too High " picture came up as i checked  the dealer had reset service interval date/mileage on the i drive system., so i did a 180 and went back in. They reset it and said it was possibly due to the car being on a ramp. ( and my drive has  a slight downhill slope so when i start it  in the morning may  shift the oil in the  sump to the rear. ? )  They said it would re set itself after a few miles driving  which it seems  to have done on my way home from the dealer, 15 miles. :'(
Could it really be that the i sensor for oil level is just too sensitive re car incline at start up ?
D

[X5Sport]

Glad it's sorted.  My propshaft was replaced with 15k on the clock due to play.  Very quick job to change it.  Under 30 mins.

Nothing worse than false alarms!!

Richard