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[red_baron]

the oil level indicator continually shows even though the level on the dipstick is fine,is it the sensor,if so where is it and is it easy to replace/disconnect ? thanks

[Welung666]

I had this recently, sorted it at the last oil change. Once you've drained the oil, pop out the level sensor (passenger side of the engine above the sump) and give it a good clean with carb cleaner. Mine was caked in gunge due to previous poor servicing schedules. Best to fit a new seal (rubber O ring) aswell, I got mine in a set from B&Q

[TheBoy]

As Welung says - many TDs suffer this as people ignore the 4.5k oil change interval (which is too long for this engine anyway).

Its in the side of sump, passenger side.

[red_baron]

Thanks v/much guys,is it a push fit or screw fit,and where did you source the o ring please,b & q

[Welung666]

It is similar to a crank sensor, small bolt to the side and it pulls out. The O Rings come in a set similar to this...

[red_baron]

many thanks

[MCU]

Excuse me for asking stupid questions. But i also have this problem. In one topic it is a oilsump off car job.. And in this topic it is a 1 screw job. I was under there today, because my one of the oil cooler lines blew 2 weeks ago. Ended up having new hoses made as they cannot be bought.. while fiddling around, i saw 2 potential sensors. One is mounted on the oilfilter body, right next to the hoses i replaced.. and the other is ON the oil pan. 3 screws. The upper one should be the oil pressure and the one on the sump should be the oillevel switch. Did i miss anything?