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Old Dec 8, 2017 | 04:11 AM
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On the new SVR
When I do an oil check I only get OK
There is a level graph but this doesn’t show any levels is that normal
 
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Old Dec 8, 2017 | 04:42 AM
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I assume you are doing it cold before you start the engine, if you mean there is no yellow blocks showing up the side of the graph then you have no oil or very low oil, I would not drive it, call Jag assist. I had a leak on my MY18 SVR through the diff casing but no oil was on the garage floor as it pooled in the under tray until the car was moving. if you are still unsure post a photo of the oil check gauge but you should have Amber/yellow bars up the side of it showing how full
 
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Old Dec 8, 2017 | 04:45 AM
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P.S. Never come across anyone else who also has an SVR vert! good choice!
 
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Can you please post a picture of this?
 
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Old Dec 8, 2017 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by dave_Sw1
you have no oil
This is one possible explanation, however no bars doesn't mean zero oil. It means that it is substantially down.

Considering that F-Type DOES NOT warn about low oil condition when driving, this issue should be taken seriously.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2017 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by nrwatson
On the new SVR
When I do an oil check I only get OK
There is a level graph but this doesn’t show any levels is that normal
Normal - In order to see the ACTUAL level you need to use the process outlined in other threads here. Lift the bonnet, press ignition button without foot on pedal (provides ignition but does not actually start the engine), toggle through choices to vehicle info, toggle to oil level. Hit CAN (Cancel) on the steering wheel button TWICE and you will then be able to see the actual fluid levels
 
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Old Dec 8, 2017 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by dave_Sw1
I assume you are doing it cold before you start the engine, if you mean there is no yellow blocks showing up the side of the graph then you have no oil or very low oil, I would not drive it, call Jag assist. I had a leak on my MY18 SVR through the diff casing but no oil was on the garage floor as it pooled in the under tray until the car was moving. if you are still unsure post a photo of the oil check gauge but you should have Amber/yellow bars up the side of it showing how full
If he is simply working through the menu button using it ONLY, he will see no fluid level. No reason to think he has an leaks nor is in any way low.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2017 | 11:25 AM
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sorry mate but think you are wrong there, when I get in and press start without the brake pressed i can scroll through and see oil level every time
 
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Old Dec 9, 2017 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by dave_Sw1
sorry mate but think you are wrong there
I stand corrected. I had been checking after I had run the car which required those additional steps. I just checked mine that had been sitting overnight and did see that I have a yellow fluid level even without having to use the cancel function when checked cold, not started. Apologies for the unintentional misdirection
 

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Old Dec 10, 2017 | 04:13 AM
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Originally Posted by ndabunka
Normal - In order to see the ACTUAL level you need to use the process outlined in other threads here. Lift the bonnet, press ignition button without foot on pedal (provides ignition but does not actually start the engine), toggle through choices to vehicle info, toggle to oil level. Hit CAN (Cancel) on the steering wheel button TWICE and you will then be able to see the actual fluid levels
Thank you
I had run the car and then turned ignition with foot on brake then scrolled but didn’t open bonnet
Wasn’t mentioned by the dealer
 
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Old Dec 10, 2017 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by nrwatson
Thank you
I had run the car and then turned ignition with foot on brake then scrolled but didn’t open bonnet
Wasn’t mentioned by the dealer
Happy to have been of assistance
 
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Old Dec 11, 2017 | 02:33 AM
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Originally Posted by ndabunka
Happy to have been of assistance
Wish they still did Italian racing red
 
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Old Dec 11, 2017 | 05:22 AM
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Guessing you had plenty of oil then did you spec yours without the rear wing or was it dealer stock one?
 
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Old Dec 12, 2017 | 06:12 AM
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No got the fixed rear wing I speced car
 
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Old Jan 8, 2018 | 07:09 AM
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I have rechecked my oil levels
All I get is ok there is no marker to show the actual levels
 
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Old Jan 8, 2018 | 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by nrwatson
I have rechecked my oil levels
All I get is ok there is no marker to show the actual levels
Did you "spec" the car to come full with oil? (Sorry, I just couldn't resist. I know it's not very funny, but this electronic oil level check method is simply ridiculous on such an expensive car.)
Best to take it into a dealer and have them check the level to be absolutely sure.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2018 | 05:31 PM
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It seems the only way to be absolutely sure of the oil level is to drain it all out and measure what comes out, and I guess a dealer would charge a packet to do this plus the cost of new oil for the refill.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2018 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by OzXFR
It seems the only way to be absolutely sure of the oil level is to drain it all out and measure what comes out, and I guess a dealer would charge a packet to do this plus the cost of new oil for the refill.

The OP would be able to do this himself quite easily. Simply buy one of those suction pumps made for doing the oil change and have a clean container to suck the oil into. Once you have it all out you can measure it and then put it right back into the engine. Total cost would be less than $100 and take perhaps 20 minutes total.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2018 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by sparky fuze
The OP would be able to do this himself quite easily. Simply buy one of those suction pumps made for doing the oil change and have a clean container to suck the oil into. Once you have it all out you can measure it and then put it right back into the engine. Total cost would be less than $100 and take perhaps 20 minutes total.
Agreed, and probably worth the cost for the peace of mind of knowing exactly how much oil was in there.
 
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