My '85 190D is similar although I haven't paid as much attention to it as you
have. I'd be interested to know if this is as designed.
-Curt
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:37:10 -0500
From: "Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310"
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Subject: [MBZ] FW: Puzzler of the day: oil level sender '87 300TD
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Didn't go through the first time...
> ______________________________________________
> From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
> Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 11:51 AM
> To: 'Mercedes Discussion List'
> Subject: Puzzler of the day: oil level sender '87 300TD
>
> I'm looking for input on my oil level sender behavior. My wagon uses
> about 1qt per 2000 miles. After using the first 1/2 quart, the low
> oil level light starts blinking, but the dipstick still shows oil at
> about 3/8 up from the bottom (add) mark. So, I patiently wait another
> 1000 miles, checking the oil every so often, and as it gradually goes
> down to the add mark the light comes on more and more often until it
> is nearly constantly on when I reach the add point.
>
> So, I usually just add 1/2 quart when the light first starts blinking,
> but I've noticed that oil consumption increases when I do this.
>
> Dipstick is new from Rusty years and years ago, and I verified the
> part number is correct for my car on the EPC.
>
> Low oil light does not come on during left turns (i.e. the circuitry
> in the instrument panel appears to be working correctly).
>
> Can the float for the oil level sender get tired? Can I clean it or
> adjust it?
>
> This behavior is rather irritating.
>
> Very respectfully,
> /s/
> LCDR Max Dillon
> '87 300TD 316k miles
> '95 E300 274k miles
> Charleston SC
>
>
>
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