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Old 04-27-2010, 08:53 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Clev View Post
The more information presented to me in the driver's seat, the better, but I'd still want the dipstick to measure when filling (instead of having to get in and out of the car a few times.)

Then again, do a Google search for "leaking dipstick tube." Maybe we're better off without.
Ouch. I hadn't thought of that.

It isn't as simple as getting in and out of the car a few times to see the oil level -- the display on the BMW on-board computer won't register the oil level until the oil is at operating temperature, so you pretty much have to take a 10 minute drive before you'll know for sure.

That said, it is nice to just be able to check it whenever I'm driving around...
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