It's most likely the sensor. God, I don't want to drop that freaking skid plate again.

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...y-diy-ers.html

FWIW: The dipstick was already broken when I bought the car. The first thing I did was check the oil because it was leaking all over my driveway.

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