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      10-15-2009, 01:30 PM   #1
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i've been getting an oil light that only comes on once i turn the car off and remove the key, it never shows up during startup or while driving, anyone have any idea what this is about?
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hmm, I have had my oil level sensor read low once already and it threw a code but no light. from what I was told it is common for the sensors to fail or not work right all the time. Get your car scanned for codes to see if one is there for it.
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i've been getting an oil light that only comes on once i turn the car off and remove the key, it never shows up during startup or while driving, anyone have any idea what this is about?
sound like the oil level is low -- use the BC control at the end of the turn signal stalk to change the info display (just press the button once) and then use the little "flip" lever and scroll to OIL -- and check the level --
if its low, top it up with some approved oil (synthetic)

usually happens on shutdown cuz most of the oil is still in the top end of the engine.

if the oil level is good then have it ck'd out ..

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Oil level is low. Top it off.
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      10-15-2009, 04:04 PM   #5
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Oil level is low. Top it off.
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weird just had an oil change from bmw 1k miles ago..could it be low already..
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Same problem with mine. I had that oil light when i switched off the car and when i measured the oil it appears that i was just above the end point. After 3-4 days the oil light came up while driving and tha oil level indicator was at "add 1 litre of oil". I added some oil and indicator got back to full. I had also changed my oils just 2000km ago... (it surprized me too)
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oil level was low, thanks guys.
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