MMI oil level vs actual

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12-05-2018, 10:23 AM

Waggin

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MMI oil level vs actual

Just had my first oil change today, Level used to be right at the top on the MMI display, now it's down a bit (At least it's not overfilled).
I was curious to see how this translated to the actual level difference, so I measured it again with my homebrew dipstick, and the actual level change was about 2mm.

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12-05-2018, 10:30 AM

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Give the MMI system a couple days to catch up and provide an accurate display - - it takes some driving for it to accurately gage the level.

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12-07-2018, 08:38 AM

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Give the MMI system a couple days to catch up and provide an accurate display - - it takes some driving for it to accurately gage the level.

You're right. Next day, the MMI display was at the top line

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12-10-2018, 04:03 PM

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What’s a “home brew” dipstick? I hate not having a real dipstick in my S5 SB (or my Porsche for that matter).

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12-10-2018, 04:08 PM

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What’s a “home brew” dipstick? I hate not having a real dipstick in my S5 SB (or my Porsche for that matter).

yes please share this, is it a dipstick from the previous model that you have modified? I think I remember a post where you or someone cobbled one together. I went into therapy for no dipstick and it didn't work. will need the real thing.

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12-12-2018, 06:37 AM

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What’s a “home brew” dipstick? I hate not having a real dipstick in my S5 SB (or my Porsche for that matter).

His dip stick in the picture looks like a zip tie to me.

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12-12-2018, 08:08 PM

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Who is to say the dipstick is correct? I'd trust the MMI level over the dipstick level any day. I mean, how did they calibrate the aftermarket dipstick?