[MBZ] Oil Dip Stick Question 2004 E320 4matic

2014-04-22 Thread Robert Koziak
Hi All, I know that 2004 E320 4matic doesn't come with an oil dip stick but I read that one could be purchased so I researched and bought one that was supposed to work. I chose one made by a company named Kommen - Model #KM808-M. I changed the oil a few days ago and completely drained

Re: [MBZ] Oil Dip Stick Question 2004 E320 4matic

2014-04-22 Thread Hendrik and Fay
I think the number is 120589072100? When did you check the oil? Straight after running it? If so there will be oil all over the engine that needs to drain back. Hendrik whose cars have always come with a dipstick On 23/04/14 09:21, Robert Koziak wrote: Hi All, I know that 2004 E320

Re: [MBZ] Oil Dip Stick Question 2004 E320 4matic

2014-04-22 Thread Robert Koziak
I actually let it settle overnight. -Original Message- From: Hendrik and Fay heni...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tue, Apr 22, 2014 8:06 pm Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Dip Stick Question 2004 E320 4matic I think the number is 120589072100? When did you

Re: [MBZ] Oil Dip Stick Question 2004 E320 4matic

2014-04-22 Thread Mitch Haley
Robert Koziak wrote: Hi All, I know that 2004 E320 4matic doesn't come with an oil dip stick but I read that one could be purchased so I researched and bought one that was supposed to work. I chose one made by a company named Kommen - Model #KM808-M. I changed the oil a few days ago and

Re: [MBZ] Oil Dip Stick Question 2004 E320 4matic

2014-04-22 Thread Hendrik and Fay
And I take it the car was parked level? This dipstick is for various engines so there are different instructions for different engines? From what I can see there are two possibilities, either the dipstick is wrong or the oil level is low. I don't think this company would go to the trouble of

Re: [MBZ] Oil Dip Stick Question 2004 E320 4matic

2014-04-22 Thread Robert Koziak
Dip Stick Question 2004 E320 4matic Robert Koziak wrote: Hi All, I know that 2004 E320 4matic doesn't come with an oil dip stick but I read that one could be purchased so I researched and bought one that was supposed to work. I chose one made by a company named Kommen - Model #KM808-M

Re: [MBZ] Oil Dip Stick Question 2004 E320 4matic

2014-04-22 Thread Mitch Haley
Robert Koziak wrote: I was curious if it reads ok until it reaches the low level. Is there any way electronically to get an oil quantity reading? My 1999 goes from 'OK' to 'add 1.0 quart'. The next stages are 'add 1.5 quarts' and 'add 2.0 quarts'. When it hits add 2.0 going down the road,

Re: [MBZ] Oil Dip Stick Question 2004 E320 4matic

2014-04-22 Thread Hendrik and Fay
I suspect the system may be a bit more advanced than the earlier ones. Which only tell you if the oil falls below a certain level. Hendrik who has had the low oil light come on once or twice On 23/04/14 10:21, Robert Koziak wrote: I was curious if it reads ok until it reaches the low level.

Re: [MBZ] Oil Dip Stick Question 2004 E320 4matic

2014-04-22 Thread Mitch Haley
Robert Koziak wrote: I was curious if it reads ok until it reaches the low level. Is there any way electronically to get an oil quantity reading? Oh, you were asking how to get the reading? Turn the key to 'on' but not to 'start', and leave it that way for 30 seconds or so until it says