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Old 07-23-2006, 11:47 AM
cmaxwell cmaxwell is offline
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Oil Level Warning light on 91 560SEL

A mechanic that I'm starting to trust told me to change my oil, because the oil was too old and running hot, which causes the Low Level Warning Light to come on. Took it to a dealer (not MBZ dealer) to have the oil changed, but I put in 20/50. Don't know why for sure, just did based on what the guy (who was about 14yo) said.

The light stayed off for about two days, and then started coming on again when I hit 65 or so. It goes off as soon as I go below 65. The oil level is fine, by the way.

So, I'm assuming its the floater, or the sender unit - both of which are cheap and easy (my favorite) so I'm going to replace them and see what happens.

Anyone think I'm really dumb for listening to the pre-pubescent oil change guy and putting in 20/50?

Craig
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2011 e350 Wagon < Grey on Grey/Brown. I kind of think I'm cool driving around in this thing, but I know I'm wrong.
2007 e350 4Matic Wagon < Black on Black
2003 e320 Wagon < Black on Oyster. Dog Hauler. Replaced at 170k. Great car!
1990 300SE, Black on Black < Totalled
1991 560SEL, Black on Black < Current, sits around a lot
1972 280SL < Sold, but not forgotten.
1972 280SEL 4.5 < Gorgeous car. Lost to a freak accident.
1985 300TD < "Merzilla". Put 300k on her.
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