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Checking and filling with engine oil

The oil level is detected with an electronic oil level sensor and should be checked regularly.

See oil level in the centre display

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Graphics for oil level in the centre display

The oil level is visualised using the electronic oil level gauge in the centre display when the car has been started.

Open the Car Status app from the app view in the centre display.
Press Status to show the oil level.

 Note

The system cannot directly detect changes when the oil is filled or drained. The car must have been driven approx. 30 km (approx. 20 miles) and have been stationary for 5 minutes with the engine switched off and on level ground before the oil level indication is correct.

 Note

If the right conditions for measuring the oil level (time after engine shutdown, the car's inclination, outside temperature, etc.) are not met, then the message No value available will be shown in the centre display. This does not mean that there is something wrong in the car's systems.

Top up engine oil

PS-1926-Filler cap
Filler pipe1

In some cases, oil may need to be topped up between service intervals.

No action with regard to engine oil level needs to be taken until a message is shown in the driver display.

 Warning

PS-1926-Oil warning symbol

If this symbol is displayed together with the message Engine oil levelService required – contact Polestar Customer Support. The oil level may be too high.

 Important

PS-1926-Oil warning symbol

If this symbol is shown together with a message about low oil level, such as Engine oil level lowRefill 1 litre for example, then only fill the volume specified, e.g. 1 litre (1 quart).

 Warning

Do not spill oil onto the hot exhaust manifold due to the risk of fire.

 Important

If the engine oil is not checked regularly and the level falls too low, there is a risk of this causing serious damage to the engine.
  1. 1 Engines with electronic oil level sensor do not have a dipstick.

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