Anyone know why BMW did away with the oil dip stick

[brunp]

It is rather annoying because for one, you can't really check the quality of the oil and two, it is hard to trust electronics to give valid measurements for oil level.

I know you have to had 6.5 liters of oil after an oil change, but to have to turn the car on, wait 5 minutes for measurement, which in itself is not trully 100% accurate I think is more harmful then beneficial.

Have I opened up a can of worms here?

Paul

[shifterkart33]

I figure it's another way to control emissions since it eliminates an engine opening.

I had words with my dealer a couple months ago over this. I took the car in for the oil change and the reciept showed they replaced the washer fluid too. There was no fluid when I took it in and no fluid when I left. My complaint to the dealer was, "if you didn't put washer fluid in, why should I believe you changed the oil?"

[jmdforest]

"I figure it's another way to control customers since it eliminates the easy way to monitor your own car.'"

There.... fixed that for you.

jmd_forest

[brunp]

well, the funny thing is that two weeks after my shop replaced the oil, the low oil thing showed up, even after them topping off the oil w/ 1 l.

I have heard of a low-oil service bulletin, but it appears to only be winter specific thing....not sure though.

Thanks
Paul