New cars: Oil viscosity detection?

[Garak]

Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
I remember Clevy was able to get his Charger to throw the code with 0w-40 in his '06 that spec'd 5w-20, but it was like -35C in Edmonton and it only ever happened the once IIRC.

No wonder Chrysler has Shell as a lubricant partner. They need an absolutely massive company with a gigantic catalogue and worldwide experience to hold them by the hand.

 

[Jetronic]

Originally Posted By: Leo99
Instead of a viscosity sensor, why not a level sensor that actuates a valve to add more oil? You fill up a reservoir with 2-5 quarts of oil and when the sensor detects a few ounces low in the sump, it opens a valve and lets in a few ounces to top things off. With the new 25k mile oils, you'll want a way to keep the level topped off and make it as maintenance free as possible.


that exists for HD diesels.

 

[M1Accord]

I think I heard that same thing and it's Chrysler. It seems that unless the oil change was done at dealership at 3k/3months, the engine just won't turn over.

 

[TiredTrucker]

Originally Posted By: aquariuscsm
Originally Posted By: Leo99
Instead of a viscosity sensor, why not a level sensor that actuates a valve to add more oil? You fill up a reservoir with 2-5 quarts of oil and when the sensor detects a few ounces low in the sump, it opens a valve and lets in a few ounces to top things off. With the new 25k mile oils, you'll want a way to keep the level topped off and make it as maintenance free as possible.


Kind've like those old school oil injection 2 stroke bikes. You'd fill up the oil reservoir with two stroke oil and it would inject it rather than mixing it up in the gas tank.


That was one of the things I liked about the Suzuki TS250 I got when stationed in Hawaii for a time with the Army. Great bike to run around the island on.

 

[TiredTrucker]

Originally Posted By: Jetronic
Originally Posted By: Leo99
Instead of a viscosity sensor, why not a level sensor that actuates a valve to add more oil? You fill up a reservoir with 2-5 quarts of oil and when the sensor detects a few ounces low in the sump, it opens a valve and lets in a few ounces to top things off. With the new 25k mile oils, you'll want a way to keep the level topped off and make it as maintenance free as possible.


that exists for HD diesels.


Owned a few semi trucks and have never seen anything like that. But don't doubt that it could be an option, just never seen or heard of it as an option when I ordered my trucks.

 

[cmhj]

heading out for a case of beer