Thread: Oil level

Originally Posted by justinc

Exactly , I'm currently looking into it. I am certain it is easy to implement, although if the sensor goes to lunch the Christmas tree dash and constant beeping would be horrific

Brake cable is likely the most suitable option to channel its way down. Remember oil can come up a convoluted tube but a thin bit of steel will have trouble following the bends. Maybe a multi strand wire such as brake cable will make its way down.

Originally Posted by discomatt69

Its not a body off job but the front diff does need to come out is my understanding of it from all the research I did before buying the D4.

That’s what I was told by the tech, and I have no reason to disbelieve him. Perhaps that was to facilitate wiring harness replacement, should it be required. It was an “and/or” regarding the diff removal (from what I remember).

The job was done well, and I’ve had no problems with it since

Originally Posted by trout1105

My 2012 Navara has an oil sensor that displays the level on startup But it also has a dipstick, Why couldn't Landrover do the same with a much more costly 2012 vehicle?

My 1977 Lancia Beta had a oil level gauge as well as a dipstick - the dipstick was hollow and was the sensor for the gauge.

So yes - why do we have to put up with these design brain farts in 2019.

Both the Hi Ace and Mitsy vans have a dipstick,oil pressure,and oil level lights.

Its not just LR,many European vehicles don't have dipsticks anymore.

Definitely a dumb idea.Seems like technology for technologys sake,with no real benefit,which LR and other European vehicle manufacturers are experts at.

Paul, I'm thinking that doing away with the dipstick is a way to reduce potential contamination of the oil.

Most people don't lift the bonnet anyway.
Ever.

What?
You reckon the locals have a long enough pizzle to pee down the tube?
That is why I was told to always lock my water tank filler cap.

Regards Philip A

Originally Posted by rick130

Paul, I'm thinking that doing away with the dipstick is a way to reduce potential contamination of the oil.

Most people don't lift the bonnet anyway.
Ever.

Nothing whatsoever to do with oil contamination, More to do with lazy useless numb nuts that like you said don't Ever bother to lift the bonnet.
It does however become an issue when an owner does want to physically check the oil level and not simply rely on a digital readout.

Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

Brake cable is likely the most suitable option to channel its way down. Remember oil can come up a convoluted tube but a thin bit of steel will have trouble following the bends. Maybe a multi strand wire such as brake cable will make its way down.

The TDV6 2.7D has a dipstick like this.