Thread: D4 3.0 SDV6 catastrophic failure

Originally Posted by scarry

Another one of many reasons not to have a dash read out for engine oil level.

Technology for technologies sake,with no real benefit.

I have noticed the new LR Ingenium engines have dipsticks.

And yet how often does anyone (other than enthusiasts) check their oil on a dipstick? Never. At least an electronic prompt can warn the norm, whereas a dipstick can’t. Having both would be best.

Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

And yet how often does anyone (other than enthusiasts) check their oil on a dipstick? Never.

What is basis of that assertion?

In my experience most people check their dipstick at least once per service cycle.

Though at my age it is getting a bit hard to find my dipstick

Originally Posted by 101RRS

What is basis of that assertion?

In my experience most people check their dipstick at least once per service cycle.

Though at my age it is getting a bit hard to find my dipstick

The same basis of every other statement on here. Mine is as evidence based as statements such as that the electronic oil system offers no value, is unreliable etc. None of that is founded in fact - etc. The electronics definitely are better than a dipstick - you will he told immediately that there’s an issue, before the oil pressure warning light - which signals the end. A dipstick can’t do that. Having both IMO is the best. Electronics for active protection and a dipstick for manual verification.

If you’re a forum user you’re likely to care about your car and maintain it. We’re in the minority.

Most non-car people I know don’t even know how to open the bonnet!

Even my 20 yo ditzy niece checks the dipstick in her car on a regular basis - my housemate does it - he leaves the oil container on my front porch - so I think your reality does not represent reality.

Originally Posted by 101RRS

Even my 20 yo ditzy niece checks the dipstick in her car on a regular basis - my housemate does it - he leaves the oil container on my front porch - so I think your reality does not represent reality.

There is nothing really wrong with the electronic display. I just check the dash first thing in the morning. Like you would a normal dipstick...😊

Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

And yet how often does anyone (other than enthusiasts) check their oil on a dipstick? Never. At least an electronic prompt can warn the norm, whereas a dipstick can’t. Having both would be best.

That is the issue,it can and will fail.And often difficult and expensive to repair.
A dipstick will never fail.

If you don't check the dipstick(and other things under the bonnet) regularly,then you don't deserve to have the vehicle.

Sure having both would be best,but manufacturers would think differently.

I wonder why the latest Ingenium engines have gone back to a dipstick,if the electronic one is such a great idea?

Are you sure there’s no electronic level measurement (even simply low level alert like VW do) plus a dipstick?
I haven’t looked myself but will take a gander. It surprises me there wouldn’t be some form of electronic warning for low level. The most basic vehicles have that plus a dipstick.

Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

Are you sure there’s no electronic level measurement (even simply low level alert like VW do) plus a dipstick?
I haven’t looked myself but will take a gander. It surprises me there wouldn’t be some form of electronic warning for low level. The most basic vehicles have that plus a dipstick.

You are talking about two different devices.

One is the dash level read out for sump oil level,which replaces the dipstick.

The other is a warning light for low sump level,which many vehicles have,as well.

Which LR models have both,i don't know,that is warning light,and oil level dash read out or dipstick.