A Quick Enquiry

OK......

I have just noticed the oil pressure light come on in my 87 535i...... I checked the dip stick and the oil is a touch below the 2nd marker........ exactly what is the 2nd marker supposed to be??????? i would check in my brand new BENTLEYS, but have to wait until I receive it from the UK...... Apparently AMAZON.COM will not post to me in AUSTRALIA (scumbags) so I had to purchase from the UK instead (thanks).............. gotta wait 4-6 weeks though!!!!!

I'm guessing if oil is correct, then it must be a dodgy oil pressure switch........ another problem to add to the GLITCH LIST

Stephen

The oil level is supposed to be between the two marks, the mark closest to the end being the lower side of the range. Oil pressure switch is a common failure.

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My oil pressure switch failed by leaking at the point where the wire connector enters it; very unusual. It's an easy and cheap repair though, they cost less than $20. You may want to actually remove the switch and check the oil pressure at that port with a good quality gauge, it will give you piece of mind.

Thanks to the both answers............. noticed today the light actually went out for about 5 minutes but came back on again................... as for the oil level answer............ glad I am just on full and not dry...... can ignore the light for the next week or so until I hopefully get the BENTLEYS from the UK and a replacement oil pressure switch........

might as well do an OIL and FILTER change at the same time as the switch fix!!!!!!

Thanks

Stephen

Source a handbook too!

Stephen,
What state are you in??

and I don't mean are you drunk or sober!!

To.... Piston_broke


What state are you in??............. approximately 2000 Ks south of you in VICTORIA....

and I don't mean are you drunk or sober!!..... that's funny and I am straight when I wanna be S#$T FACED......

Stephen