"low oil level" message in DIC

[timweb]

so today randomly my car dings and says "low oil level" in the DIC, I went right home as I wasnt far and checked the oil level on the dipstick multiple times and it seems to me that it isnt low at all. I just had it changed a few months ago, and the oil life indicator says 60% still.

Any ideas? Maybe a bad sensor? Not sure if I should take it in to the dealership or not, I only have til july 11 on my powertrain warranty left. Definately dont want to have a major problem and end up breaking down out of warranty but I also dont want to take it in and have nothing be wrong and end up paying diag fees.

specs: 3.9 gtp, 57xxx miles running mobil 1 full synthetic since around 55k(ish)

[g6cruiser]

Re: "low oil level" message in DIC

try topping it off.

[Guest]

Re: "low oil level" message in DIC

If you stll have a warranty, bring it to the stealership and have them look into it, only if on their dime though.

[trevor4257]

Re: "low oil level" message in DIC

mine did the exact same thing. i checked as well and nothing wrong. My DIC also said that i had about 55% oil life left. i got my oil changed and no problems anymore. its like the DIC wants us to change our oil every 6000 miles, but some other computer wants it changed every 3000.

[bluegtp33]

Re: "low oil level" message in DIC

u cornfused it by switching oils

[dre256]

Re: "low oil level" message in DIC

My vote is an oil pan sensor. Take it in before your coverage is out.

[LoJac963]

Re: "low oil level" message in DIC

My vote is an oil pan sensor. Take it in before your coverage is out.

this man may have a point

[timweb]

Re: "low oil level" message in DIC

thanks for the help peeps, put a quart of oil in it and it hasnt come on since. I am still going to take it in before the powertrain warranty is up in 2 weeks. I have a trans slip issue as well and I want both looked at before I run out of coverage