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2000 M5 low oil pressure light on |
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Clint221
Forum Member Joined: 17 Jul 2016 Location: N Ireland Status: Offline Points: 7 |
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Posted: 18 Jul 2016 at 10:50am |
Hi, I've a friend who has a year 2000 M5 which has recently started displaying the Low Oil Pressure light. I'm not sure of the mileage but I think it is around 100k.
The car was running perfectly up until this occurred and was not rattling or sounding any different to normal. I realise this is difficult to diagnose simply from the facts I've given, I just would like to know if anyone has had a similar episode and how to check the oil pressure on this model. Many thanks, Paul
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MHunt
Club Member Joined: 23 Jan 2012 Status: Offline Points: 424 |
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With any red oil light my strong advice would be not to turn the key again until you know what is going on. An M engine with a lubrication issue will lunch a lot of very expensive parts very quickly. The quicker you can get expert to look, then the more likely you are to avoid a big bill.
If the car is running OK with the warning light displayed then I guess (but take with a pinch of salt as I don't know this model well) it could just be the sensor, which I expect is easy to replace.
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Clint221
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Cheers, I have told the owner not to start the car again until the oil pressure is tested but he knows best apparently....
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Neilb
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Silly question but has the oil level been checked?
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Clint221
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Yes, oil levels checked.
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