Low Oil Level Light

[Diaz209]

Hi guys, Im driving a 2012 IS-F with 28 000 Miles on it (45 000 km). Few hours ago while parking on a relatively not so steep street the low oil level light came on for about 5 seconds and disappeared. The oil level itself is fine when checked the oil stick and the light has not come on again ever since. Any ideas? Faulty sensor maybe ?

[Mark G]

Did you come to an abrupt stop on the hill, could the oil have surged to the front of the engine leaving the sensor to think the level was low??

[Diaz209]

No not really. I did go back to the same spot and same thing happened for a few seconds and went out again. Tried a different one with a similar slope degree and again light goes on for a few seconds and goes out. I'll leave it overnight and check the oil level on the stick in the morning and probably go to Lexus after that. 

[JonP]

Did it check out? I've never seen this happen on my 2011 when parking or moving on a hill..

[Diaz209]

So I did go to Lexus today. The car needed exactly 400ml of 5w30. After the top up there havent been any issues. Did speak to another ISF owner and yes the car tends to do that after 2-3 days of abusive driving or track days. 

[JonP]

I obviously drive like a granny, never needed to add oil.