iDrive says Oil Level too high but dipstick says OK

[Maximillian]

Hi folks,

Sorry if this has been answered before but I spent a few hours reading the forums to no avail.

2013 X5 3.5D, I changed oil and put in little over 7 ltrs of oil and dipstick says oil level is in middle between min and max however iDrive says oil over the Max limit.

Whats going on ? Is there a reset procedure for the iDrive or ??

Thanks in advance !

[josiahg52]

I've changed my oil half a dozen times and I've never put more than seven liters in for a fill. I've never seen a 'MAX' indicated in the iDrive display. Usually it's a segment below but full on the dipstick and stays there until I change the oil again. How long did you drive after changing the oil before you checked the level? I'd drive about 20 miles after reaching NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE before I trusted either for comparison purposes. I don't know the proper method of obtaining a dipstick reading for the X5d but I use the method prescribed for the E39 M5.

[ard]

Likely a failing oil level sensor.

My 2010 did the same, replaced under warranty.

[iceman2002benz]

like ard said.....likely its a failing oil level sensor.....I have a 2012 X5D and it was replaced last year under warranty too.

[Maximillian]

but I am glad I did not trust the iDrive and relied on the old school dip-stick.

Thanks for your replies

[ard]

Originally Posted by Maximillian

but I am glad I did not trust the iDrive and relied on the old school dip-stick.

Thanks for your replies

Lucky you have a D with a dipstick...35 gassers are SOL

[renu845]

I chased this one for about a month and a half under warranty with the dealer...ended up being the oil level sensor...the first new sensor installed was a bad sensor, so this started the dealerships conversation with the BMW engineer to troubleshoot other potential causes, the second new sensor worked though...