anyone know whats up with the check oil light that comes on from time to time after refueling? is it a reminder or what? can't get a straight answer. comes on even when oil is on max

 

I noticed the same thing with mine. It dosen't happen everytime. I think it does it once in awhile if you haven't checked it in a long time, just to make sure you're doing it ever so often. I may be wrong, its just what I've noticed.

 

i've asked several porsche service centers they look at me like i'm crazy but i think you are correct

 

mine does it to know that you say it.... hummm weird

 

"Mine does it too, now that you say it." Did I get it right? This one took me a while.

 

Happens to me too. But never once did I actualy ned oil.

 

Maybe it has something to do with the oil level measurment function during refueling. The owner's manual says "The oil level is automatcially measured during refueling" and then it goes on to explain the preconditions, etc. Could be that you're interrupting the "automatic" process although I never had this happen. See what the manual says on page 119 of the 2006 manual.

 

I think I just found the reason.... I only noticed it once when I was in a hurry and put 5 dollars in..... Maybe if yoyu don't pump a full tank it interupts the oil checking process? Just a theory

 

Read page 119 of your owners manual. If the engine is at operating temperature and then turned off for between 5 and 15 minutes, when the ignition is turned back on engine oil level will automatically be displayed.

 

yup. same here, which is why i realized i was low a quart or so this past weekend ( i have another thread on oil consumption)

 

thanks that

 

Make sure you twist the cap closed 3 times. I even bought a new cap with a larger gasket. I disconnected the battery to clear the codes. It hasn't happened since.

 

just went by the dealer my oil was low to.... good job