Random Oil Level Warnings?

[Phlash]

I've noticed over the last couple of days since buying my C8 that the oil level warning appears (apparently at random) on starting (it has a full sump of oil BTW). Does anyone else see this and is it fixable (eg: new sensor, new computer?)

 

I'm wondering if this is related to my other issue with the headlights... ie: the computer (COM2000??) is in need of a factory reset / replacement?

 

Thanks, Phil.

[techbod]

depends on if the oil and filter has been changed when they should have but I would say new sensor if it has been serviced well, im not into the coms 2000 yet

[Phlash]

Thanks for the reply - the oil & filter were changed last week by the seller (he says, and the filter looks very new/clean), so I'll see if the sensor is accessible :)

 

P.

[techbod]

to check if the oil and filter has been changed 2 weeks ago see if the oil is very clean and if its a diesel hold the dipstick upside down and see if it runs quick down the dipstick if its slow it hasn't been done and remember a filter can be wiped to make it look new so look for obvious age marks like rust on the filter rim

[james08]

I've noticed over the last couple of days since buying my C8 that the oil level warning appears (apparently at random) on starting (it has a full sump of oil BTW). Does anyone else see this and is it fixable (eg: new sensor, new computer?)

 

I'm wondering if this is related to my other issue with the headlights... ie: the computer (COM2000??) is in need of a factory reset / replacement?

 

Thanks, Phil.

 

We live on a hill and have found the oil sensor doesn't like slopes. This can also affect the brake fluid sensor. I'm not suggesting you ignore the warning but I now think of it as an indication that the slope was too great to give an accurate indication of oil level.

[Phlash]

We live on a hill and have found the oil sensor doesn't like slopes. This can also affect the brake fluid sensor. I'm not suggesting you ignore the warning but I now think of it as an indication that the slope was too great to give an accurate indication of oil level.

 

Thanks for this James08, FWIW I changed the oil and filter myself last weekend, and it became obvious that it hasn't been done recently (under tray bolts corroded in, filter very much attached - ie: no lubricant left on the seal). The oil level warning still appears sometimes, and seems to correspond to the angle of parking and where the sensor dips into the sump (front, nearside).

 

PS: I must thank whoever posted the link to service.citroen.com recently hereabouts, the parts diagrams are excellent!