Need advice on Engine oil pressure

[macnoodle]

Hi all,

My engine oil pressure wairning lights (at dashboard) has been showing on and off for the past two days. Based on the handbook, it is likely due to low level.

I am scheduling to send in (PML) for the 1st servicing in abt 2 months time. But before I send in, can I simply buy an equivalent engine oil to top-up before the coming service? May I know what are the recommended brands?

I also noticed that I have been given an original BMW engineer oil - SAE OW-40(car care product box) when I receive the car from PML. Can I use it for the engineer oil top-up?

Thanks.

 

[Whisky_Tango]

Re: Need advice on Engine oil pressure

Yes u can use tat to top up.

Make sure u check the oil level in the morning b4 starting the engine. Top to 3/4 way or max level is fine.

If still not enuf, u can buy other oil brands like castrol, mobile one which has the same viscosity rating 0W 40.

Cheers!

 

[Francislsg]

Re: Need advice on Engine oil pressure

Mine E39 520 have the same problem. The answer from PML was "sorry, we don't really know what's wrong with it". All i can do is every time have to turn off engine and start again, the warning light will goes off.

 

[macnoodle]

Re: Need advice on Engine oil pressure

Thank you Whisky Tango. I will top-up tomorrow. Hopefully the warnign would go off and not like the problem reported by Francislsg.

I will keep you guys informed the outcome.

Cheers.

 

[Whisky_Tango]

Re: Need advice on Engine oil pressure

Please make sure that it is below the 2nd notch on the dip stick and u top it up as mentioned earlier.

If you have to top up, make sure u register the level and tell your CSA. A new car like urs shld not have much oil depletion.