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I recently serviced a 2001 model BMW 318 SE manual car I bought about 1 week ago at Kwik fit. Although a yellow Oil light indication shows occasionally when I start the engine and stays on for about a minute and goes out. I was assured at Kwik fit that it did not seem like a problem as the diagnostic check done on the car during the service revealed the car was fine and working as it should, with the exception of the Battery, which I was informed was unserviceable. But yesterday, I warmed the car because of the cold weather. I remained stationary during this activity. I have suddenly noticed the engine management light has stayed lit all through today. It can't be, given that I have just had the car serviced and it reported no major problems or concern. What could be the problem?
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That sounds like you bought big problems. Oil ights indicate low oil pressure= BIG BUCKS. I would have a qualified repair shop check it out, A shop that specializes in BMW. If you are lucky, maybe the oil sender is just bad. They can also check out the Ck eng light. But the oil light is priority one.
hi, this consumption seems high, i would take it to a dealer and ask them to check the oil sensor.......
P.S. is there a lot of smoke coming from the exhaust, if so, it may be burning a little oil, ask dealer to check it
Hi , is the colour of the warning light red or yellow, red would be for oil pressure , yellow would be for oil level , but you may find that the oil level sensor has become faulty, reagrds mark
i am pretty sure the oil light comes on when the key is turned to the ON position, then goes out after it starts (providing oil quantity is not low). if it stays on after it starts, then may be an issue with sending unit.
mention it to the dealer when you take it in and they should be able to further diagnose.
BTW, what service is it going in for is oil service was performed 5000 miles ago?
Expect Kwik Fit have adjusted the tracking / wheel alignment at some time, and adjusted one track rod more than the other. ?
Count the threads showing ! ...I expect this will become apparent.
You need to have the tracking / alignment rechecked with track rods even lengths both sides.
Then if you road test and find the steering wheel out of alignment, remove steering wheel, and move round the correct position on the steering column splines.
The below is taken from another site written a year ago:
What you are looking at is the Service Indicator. The green, yellow and red lights let you know when service needs to be performed. The green lights mean everything is still good. The yellow lights mean "anytime you're ready." The red lights mean do the service ASAP. There are also two other lighted areas. One says "inspection," the other says "oil change" (or oil service.) An oil change is an oil change. However, there are two inspections: Inspection 1 is normally at every other 15,000 miles; Inspections 2 is at every 30,000 miles. Your local BMW dealer should have a pamphlet listing all duties performed for each of the services. Inspection 2 can run you around $400-$800 depending on the service station/dealership's labor rates. Inspections 1 should be around 1/2 of that. You should have your oil changed about every 5000 miles. Dealership oil changes can range from $35-$65. A BMW that is well taken care of will last a long time.
FYI, don't be surprised if the SI (service indicator) board decides to **** out one day. I'm surprised to see yours is still working (they usually die within 10 years unless someone went thru the expense to have it replaced.) If/when it does go, just gauge your services by the mileage intervals I've listed above. I'd also recommend when you stop into (or just call) the dealership, go to the parts department and order an owner's manual for your BMW. Should be less than $20 and get to you in about a week unless they have one in stock. When the service tech has performed the necessary service(s), he will reset your SI board so that only green lights are showing.
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