Probably got tired of trying to find a route for the dipstick with all the wires, hoses, different fuel rails for the port and direct fuel injection, and exhaust manifolds

Wonder if it's simpler at a plant level than a true material cost difference

fixer said:

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There is no way this is cheaper than a dipstick

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I meant an extra $.05 to install a dipstick along with the computer monitors.

At least this will track oil consumption making the warranty process easier.

BrazosDog02 said:

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Im cynical so lots of reasons a carmaker might do this but the one that comes to mind is for data collection. When john doe comes in with a warranty issue and they can dig into the data and see the oil was below spec last week, it's easier to deny a claim.

But i can also see a lot of good for it like being able to keep issues from being issues.

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This^

I'm surprised no Tesla fan boys have shown up to gloat.

I had a 2009 BMW X5 that had the electronic oil level check but there was still a physical dipstick.

In my 2014 BMW 7 Series, there is no physical dipstick and it drives me crazy having to trust the system to tell me everything is OK when I used to be able to make that decision myself.

For trucks, I wonder if the competitors will follow suit.

Fannie Luddite said:

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For the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, General Motors is replacing the traditional under-hood oil check with a digital gauge, but only on trucks equipped with the automaker's newest V8 engines.

So instead of a simple, proven way of checking the oil, you will now be using an electrical system that will require a visit to the dealership when there are issues.

Engineering is now being done by the accountants.

https://autos.yahoo.com/new-vehicles-and-reviews/articles/gm-ditches-oil-dipstick-digital-103400470.html

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I have a 911 with a digital dipstick. Its far from optimal. It takes the engine running a bit before it will register. Far from a modern car though. And my Boxster the same year has a dipstick. Go figure.

Naveronski said:

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txyaloo said:

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Anything to save that $.05 in cost per vehicle.

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I don't think it's to save money - I think it's to make money.

Dip sticks don't break or have wiring issues that only a dealership can fix.

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Of course this is it. The more they get you into the dealership; the more they can find wrong to charge you to fix.

Won't be long before independent auto shops are extinct.

Watch for GM in the future to remove the oil cap and all other fluid caps. You'll be forced to bring in the vehicle because only they can replace and add fluids. This is future for sure. Glad I listened to the wife and kept my aunts car. Nothing fancy, only thing with power is the steering. That's ok, these new cars regardless of brand are trash. Overloaded computers on wheels that break way to easily.