The engine oil mass, which for decades has been a common part of car equipment, is gradually disappearing from new models.

Instead, manufacturers are increasingly using electronic sensors that measure oil levels and display the data on the vehicle screen.

According to manufacturers, today’s drivers are less and less likely to control the oil level themselves. They expect the car to automatically announce whether anything is wrong without the need to open the engine cap or to pollute their hands.

Andrew. Brudnicki from Mercedes-Benz has explained that electronic measurement can help prevent possible engine damage. The system informs drivers in time whether the oil level falls below the permitted limit or exceeds normal values.

Another reason is avoiding mistakes in manual measurements. For example, if the car stays on a steep surface or the measuring is done under inappropriate temperature conditions, the driver may misread the oil level.

Michael Crosssen from the Consumer Reports organisation has also warned that drivers can add more oil than they should, thinking the level is low. This can cause engine problems. Moreover, many modern cars require special oil types, so the use of an inappropriate product can have consequences.

Electronic sensors measure the oil level and forward the data to the vehicle control unit, which presents them to the instrument panel or to the central screen.

Security is another important reason for this change. More and more cars have hybrid systems and highly tense components, which can make intervention under the cover of the most complex and potentially dangerous engine for people without proper knowledge.

However, the electronic system is not flawed. Unlike metal bars, which enable direct control of the oil level, it depends on the functioning of sensors and electronic devices. In case of the defect, the driver may not be able to control the oil itself in a traditional way.

Despite the advantages of new technology, manual control remains a simple and practical way of managing the car. For this reason, combining electronic sensors with traditional shuffy would enable drivers to benefit from both methods. /Telegraphy/