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Precisely accurate, I would assert. Thoroughly clean the stick, and the portion over the maximum mark will be revealed as just residual oil that was not removed prior to inspection.

A commendable series of YouTube movies by a somewhat eccentric Russian individual demonstrates the precise volume (in litres) of oil required for an engine before the crankshaft aerates the lubricant; he used transparent Perspex sumps for clarity. It is a substantial quantity! Should I locate the videos, I will upload them thereafter.

That does not seem to exceed the maximum level; it only resembles an oil residue. If it were over the maximum, the maximum indicator would also be coated in oil.

I would trust the stick; but, I was concerned about the portion exceeding the maximum level. Uncertain on the sensitivity of the N47 engines. 😂

I concur, but felt it necessary to enquire.

Place confidence in the stick The stick is divine. I am old-fashioned and lack faith in such technologies.

The level on the dipstick is OK; disregard the notification and replace the level sensor during the next oil change. My previous 330d often displayed the warning, even though the oil level was enough; I replaced the sensor during the servicing.

The vehicle has just undergone servicing. 2011 F11 520d model. Following two brief journeys (about 5-10 km each), the engine oil high error appeared on the IDrive. The dipstick indicates a level slightly over the maximum, as seen in the image. I enquired with the mechanic, and he indicated that the amount would be acceptable. Do you propose draining some fluid or just operating it to allow for potential settling? Should the oil dipstick be examined immediately after driving or after the engine is completely cold? I have also seen information suggesting that it may relate to the incomplete cycle of the DPF regeneration. I possess substantial automotive expertise; nevertheless, this is my first experience with a diesel vehicle, so I appreciate any guidance.

Potentially. Consider operating the vehicle with the air conditioning deactivated to see whether the issue persists.

Indeed, my daughter suffers from asthma; thus, I use the car's heater for around ten minutes prior to the school run in the early morning. The standard air conditioning unit is erratic, so I use the adjacent button, the maximum setting. Image contained herein. Could this be the underlying cause?

Air conditioning systems generate condensate (water) during operation, which is expelled via a pipe to the ground. Is this the case?

Thank you. It evaporates rapidly, similar to water, and is certainly not greasy. Scuttle remains unverified; I will address it soon. Place white tissue paper below and await the opportunity to 'capture' anything.

Are you able to ascertain the substance? Is it greasy, or does it evaporate independently? Is the scuttle unobstructed?

Greetings, everyone. I trust that everything is good. Recently completed significant repairs on my 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class CK 180 Kompressor. Initially seemed to be functioning OK after repairs; however, I have since seen a fluid or water stain at the inner side of the front left wheel. Initially suspected it was a leak from the windscreen washer reservoir. The system has been drained, but it continues to leak. Curious about what it may be?

The DVLA remains outdated; transferring a number plate from your vehicle may be done online, but only between 7 AM and 7 PM. If you want a new V5 for which you must pay, the transaction cannot be conducted online, and payment must be made by check or postal order. Earlier this year, I had to search through cabinets to locate an old cheque book.

Visiting a financial institution? What is this mythological task you refer to?

There is always the concern of the perpetual accumulation of unutilised funds in the accounts (i.e., DVLA's bank accounts) until they are disbursed. Provides them with more days to retain your funds. A payment card that was valid at the time of usage may no longer be effective. There are evidently methods to circumvent this issue; nonetheless, they can easily bear the expenses associated with printing and sending a check, given that they retain a substantial portion of surrendered Vehicle Excise Duty, and the procedure is plainly mechanised in contemporary times.

Recently, I found a VED return check that was more than six months old; my lack of bank visits over the last year likely caused me to set it aside. Utilising cheques for reimbursements may well be a prudent decision by the DVLA.

They likely do so in the expectation that no one would take the initiative to cash the check. Upon my departure from Virgin Media, they owed me money rather than the reverse. They said they will remit payment by check. I said that I do not take cheques and that they should use the same payment method I employed. They adhered to their choice, therefore I informed them that they would pay a 10% administrative cost, and I remained resolute. They deposited funds into my bank account.

Affirmative, they are permitted, but just for new registrations.

Indeed, in the past, the paper disc was inscribed with the expiration year and month; however, we have not used paper discs for many years. The only motivation for their continued actions is to generate further revenue.

It has consistently been that way, even throughout the era of paper discs. Previously, when I was selling, it was permissible to tax a vehicle during the last two days of the month, with payment commencing from the first of the following month. This practice is no longer allowed; even if one taxes a vehicle on the 31st, payment is required for the whole of the concluding month. Previously, we could pay a little fee to extend the tax on new automobiles by one or two weeks, which was beneficial for meeting our monthly or quarterly targets. Otherwise, buyers may decline to accept the vehicle until the following month, resulting in the automobile being attributed to next month's sales numbers, which is suboptimal. It is unclear if new vehicle dealers are still permitted to do that; clearly, we could not do such action on the day of the plate change.

That is the least of my concerns. The genuine deception is in the need to pay Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) from the first day of the month in which vehicle ownership commences, whereas refunds for VED are only issued from the first day of the month subsequent to disposal. There is no justification, given the prevalence of electronic transactions, to accept (and return) pro-rata amounts depending on the transaction date.

My wife used Halifax for banking, and their application facilitates check deposits. If only the DVLA would not endorse their checks as "A/C Payee Only," I would have deposited it into her account!

Do not provide them with a justification to cease issuing refunds. They must be seething with anger at the thought of all that returned money.