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2010 2011 BMW 5 Series Forum F10 Just Venting: why can't I get a real oil dipstick on any BMW |
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08-16-2016, 11:35 AM | #45 |
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Though I am one which would argue the point of having a mechanical way to "check" the oil; this breaks down to the level of trust you have with electronics. Ask any food and beverage industry worker and they'll tell you no way they only have a digital thermometer. Although in most cases accurate, the electronic sensor and other components are prone to failure, where as a mechanical or manual dip stick can only fail by human error. I too appreciate a dip stick, for reasons which have already been stated. However, I check the oil level every time I drive the vehicle, and although the service interval says "14000" between oil changes... I laugh, and change it every 5k..
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From what I understand rather was told by some Airforce Heavy pilots; most commercial aircraft are flown by Auto pilot from take off to landing. As they stated "the pilot is along for the ride like you, the difference is they are seated to take control of the airframe if there is an emergency, or on the spot correction"
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