Measurement procedure and target values
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
| Item |
Explanation |
| 1 |
Range for measurement of oil level |
| 2 |
Range for measurement of permittivity |
| 3 |
Inner capacitor |
| 4 |
Dielectric (engine oil) |
| 5 |
Outer capacitor |
| 6 |
Housing |
| 7 |
Temperature sensor |
| 8 |
Evaluation electronics |
| 9 |
Oil sump |
Please note the following specifications for the oil-level sensor:
| Variable |
Value |
| Voltage range |
9 to 16 V |
| Oil level measurement range |
0 to 75 mm |
| Permittivity measurement range |
1 to 6 |
| Maximum conductivity in oil |
0.02 mS |
| Temperature range |
-40 to 160 deg C |