What does this mean in 182 dash

[chrhodes]

When you turn on the ignition and press the reset button you get the display



OOO_ _ _ or OOOOO



I thought it was the service indicator but it hasnt moved in ages. The car has done nearly 11K so service is due soon.



Anybody know



Chris

 

[phunkey_monkeh]

Its the oil level indicator



OOOOOOO means its full

OOOO_ _ _ Means its half full

_ _ _ _ _ _ means its empty etc



Regards

 

[wackojacko]

_ _ _ _ _ _ _

Means youve probably already shagged the engine !

 

[jon_r]

I wouldnt rely on it anyway.

 

[Pete]

Dipstick is the only thing you should use to check the oil level.

 

[Ang]

get your dipstick out...

 

[chrhodes]

oooohh

what is the oil that reno use, will have to get some at lunch?

 

[Ang]

ive mobil 1 in mine fully synth.....but it has done over 12k...........pretty sure its suppose to have 5w40 in it........guys??

 

[Pete]

Depends on the dealer, but it should be 5w40 fully synth but it really could be anything.

 

[phunkey_monkeh]

Yeah handbook says 5w40, but if you take it to renault they will almost certainly put in 10w40.

Look at the 182 first service post a bit further down the page, should answer your Qs.

 

[KDF]

Its handy to check, but can easily be fooled by parking on a hill etc.

If it says you need oil, always re-check using the dipstick on level ground before putting the oil in.

 

[edde]

The sensor isnt going to win awards for reliablilty only good way it to check it properly is to check the dipstick.

 

[RichW]

Another person who never reads the manual!

 

[big hp]

I always use the oil gauge on my valver. I only ever check with the dipstick when the gauge says its low.

 

[Alan]

Quote: Originally posted by chrhodes on 08 December 2004


When you turn on the ignition and press the reset button you get the display



OOO_ _ _ or OOOOO



I thought it was the service indicator but it hasnt moved in ages. The car has done nearly 11K so service is due soon.



Anybody know



Chris

Is this only for the 172/182 models?

 

[dk]

no

 

[chrhodes]

ok i know i should have read the manual but with a knowlage base like this it was quicker to ask here.



Anycase i checked it. Gawd what a farce, for somebody that is larged handed the dipstick is only just reachable. Something that i would not like to do when the engine is hot.



Also the engine cover removal for putting the black stuff in is erm worring. It was a case of "sh*t im going to snap this" in getting the stupid thing off.



Well i filled her up 750ml went in before we got her full. It shows how much is used in 11K. Mind you i was going for it in Germany the other weekend.



Thanks all



Chris

 

[Scudetto]

why would you want to check the oil level when the engines hot? Shouldnt it be done when its stone cold to give a better indication of how much is in there?

Heard a nice story once about someone who checked the oil. It was low on the dipstick, so they turn the dipstick upside down and said not to worry, its filling up now

(you had to be there...)

g

 

[night.icon]

Quote: Originally posted by Pete on 08 December 2004

Dipstick is the only thing you should use to check the oil level.

what a reno tech

 

[Liam]

ive always found my dash display quite accurate really.

 

[M.C..]

mine does not have that display it just says "oil ok"

 

[Alan]

Quote: Originally posted by M.C.. on 09 December 2004

mine does not have that display it just says "oil ok"




It will mate, just hit the button under the display as soon as you start the car, well this is what it does on my 2003 1.2 16v dynamique.

 

[M.C..]

ahh that button i was pushing the button on the stalk ill try that later