W203 C220 CDi Auto Dipstick - MBClub UK

petera.smith@vi · 02-09-2006, 11:56 PM

HI, I know I can check engine oil level at the dashboard, but is there an oil dipstick on this engine. I have found one dipstick in the engine bsy at the back offside, it has a sort of security clip locking it.

I would like to check if the dealer has changed the oil before I collected the car. Peter

GazCaff · 03-09-2006, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by petera.smith@vi

HI, I know I can check engine oil level at the dashboard, but is there an oil dipstick on this engine. I have found one dipstick in the engine bsy at the back offside, it has a sort of security clip locking it.

I would like to check if the dealer has changed the oil before I collected the car. Peter

The Dipstick you have found with the Tamper proof cap is for the Auto box. I can't help you with regards to the location of your oil dipstick.

Welcome btw.

**Ian B Walker** · 03-09-2006, 11:19 AM

I dont think that there is an oil dipstick in a 203. It is all engine management controlled.

Wully · 05-09-2006, 06:16 PM

On my w203 220 CDI the oil level is indeed on the dash display but there is also an indicator on the side of the engine cover.

Rory · 06-09-2006, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Wully

On my w203 220 CDI the oil level is indeed on the dash display but there is also an indicator on the side of the engine cover.

Explain some more, please - I'm not aware of any other oil level indicator?

Wully · 06-09-2006, 10:25 PM

I'll post a photo in the morning to let you see mine.

Wully · 07-09-2006, 10:40 AM

Ok i may be wrong here and if so i'm sure i'll be corrected but i always thought that the item highlighted was a oil level "back up"

panason1c · 07-09-2006, 01:41 PM

That's an indicator for the air filter.......it measures the amount of restriction in % due to blockage.

Dieselman · 07-09-2006, 02:28 PM

If the oil ever gets to register on that guage then you're in deep doo doo.

Wully · 07-09-2006, 02:54 PM

Knew i'd be wrong....... you know i looked the owners manual and couldn't see anything about that gauge.

Leason for for, join a member club and you learn every day!

Thanks guys.

02-09-2006, 11:56 PM	#1
petera.smith@vi New Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1	W203 C220 CDi Auto Dipstick HI, I know I can check engine oil level at the dashboard, but is there an oil dipstick on this engine. I have found one dipstick in the engine bsy at the back offside, it has a sort of security clip locking it. I would like to check if the dealer has changed the oil before I collected the car. Peter

03-09-2006, 11:19 AM	#3
Ian B Walker Authorised Forum Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kirkham Car: 300-24, saloon and coupe, E300 24 valve diesel estate Posts: 7,708	I dont think that there is an oil dipstick in a 203. It is all engine management controlled. __________________ TMS Servicing: I am listed here on MBClub please click to see services and discounts available.

05-09-2006, 06:16 PM	#4
Wully Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Glasgow Car: 2002 W203 C220 CDI Avantgarde SE Auto Posts: 488	On my w203 220 CDI the oil level is indeed on the dash display but there is also an indicator on the side of the engine cover.

06-09-2006, 10:25 PM	#6
Wully Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Glasgow Car: 2002 W203 C220 CDI Avantgarde SE Auto Posts: 488	I'll post a photo in the morning to let you see mine.

07-09-2006, 10:40 AM	#7
Wully Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Glasgow Car: 2002 W203 C220 CDI Avantgarde SE Auto Posts: 488	Ok i may be wrong here and if so i'm sure i'll be corrected but i always thought that the item highlighted was a oil level "back up"

07-09-2006, 01:41 PM	#8
panason1c Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Somerset Car: ML270CDI Posts: 843	That's an indicator for the air filter.......it measures the amount of restriction in % due to blockage.

07-09-2006, 02:28 PM	#9
Dieselman Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2003 Car: Peugeot 403 Convertible Posts: 29,087	If the oil ever gets to register on that guage then you're in deep doo doo.

07-09-2006, 02:54 PM	#10
Wully Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Glasgow Car: 2002 W203 C220 CDI Avantgarde SE Auto Posts: 488	Knew i'd be wrong....... you know i looked the owners manual and couldn't see anything about that gauge. Leason for for, join a member club and you learn every day! Thanks guys.

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