Engine oil pressure
11-02-2008, 02:39 PM
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Hi, today i had a bad morning. This error came on my computer when i drove the car in the first 5 minutes in the morning:
"Engine oil pressure
engine oil pressure too low.
engine damage possible
stop engine.it is not possible to continue your journey.contact...."
the engine was cold, it didn't have time to warm up. And also when i did stop the engine, the error was gone. It came up again 15 minute later when i was parking the car (i was going backwards)
anyone have any idea? i have an E60 520i from 2004.
thank you a lot for your answers.
"Engine oil pressure
engine oil pressure too low.
engine damage possible
stop engine.it is not possible to continue your journey.contact...."
the engine was cold, it didn't have time to warm up. And also when i did stop the engine, the error was gone. It came up again 15 minute later when i was parking the car (i was going backwards)
anyone have any idea? i have an E60 520i from 2004.
thank you a lot for your answers.
11-02-2008, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by giorgioand' post='710309' date='Nov 2 2008, 06:39 PM
Hi, today i had a bad morning. This error came on my computer when i drove the car in the first 5 minutes in the morning:
"Engine oil pressure
engine oil pressure too low.
engine damage possible
stop engine.it is not possible to continue your journey.contact...."
the engine was cold, it didn't have time to warm up. And also when i did stop the engine, the error was gone. It came up again 15 minute later when i was parking the car (i was going backwards)
anyone have any idea? i have an E60 520i from 2004.
thank you a lot for your answers.
"Engine oil pressure
engine oil pressure too low.
engine damage possible
stop engine.it is not possible to continue your journey.contact...."
the engine was cold, it didn't have time to warm up. And also when i did stop the engine, the error was gone. It came up again 15 minute later when i was parking the car (i was going backwards)
anyone have any idea? i have an E60 520i from 2004.
thank you a lot for your answers.
11-02-2008, 03:06 PM
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hi luigi, i have checked the oil level... it is ok. YES i have changed the oil about 3500km ago. could be a problem from than? and why it is only showing this to me now?
11-02-2008, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by MacoBMW4life' post='710554' date='Nov 2 2008, 11:14 PM
it's an oil sensor. it happened to me and took it a certified bmw mechanic - cost me about $300.
11-02-2008, 10:47 PM
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It sounds like an oil sensor, especially since the oil level apparently is good. However, should there be a real problem with your oil pressure, better expect the worst if you decide to continue driving. If the oil pressure is insufficient, this means that not all parts of the engine will receive oil to lubricate them (typically the higher bits will remain dry). This will be terminal for the engine. It happened to me once with an old car; the oil pressure light came on briefly, but everything seemed normal. I continued driving and 300 km on, the engine started to make a horrific knocking sound at certain revs. The oil level turned out to be too low.
I took the engine apart and found two pistons that didn't receive enough oil. There was small iron scrap everywhere in the engine and the two corresponding cylinders had terrible grooves. RIP.
I took the engine apart and found two pistons that didn't receive enough oil. There was small iron scrap everywhere in the engine and the two corresponding cylinders had terrible grooves. RIP.
11-03-2008, 12:08 AM
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oooo my gad boukehj that does not sound good at all. hopefully this is not the case...
and hopefully it is just the sensor.
i will watch for this error and if appears again often i will go to the mechanic.
is there any problem if this error appears again and i still use the car until i will go to mechanic?
and hopefully it is just the sensor.
i will watch for this error and if appears again often i will go to the mechanic.
is there any problem if this error appears again and i still use the car until i will go to mechanic?
11-03-2008, 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by giorgioand' post='710664' date='Nov 3 2008, 10:08 AM
oooo my gad boukehj that does not sound good at all. hopefully this is not the case...
and hopefully it is just the sensor.
i will watch for this error and if appears again often i will go to the mechanic.
is there any problem if this error appears again and i still use the car until i will go to mechanic?
and hopefully it is just the sensor.
i will watch for this error and if appears again often i will go to the mechanic.
is there any problem if this error appears again and i still use the car until i will go to mechanic?
11-03-2008, 12:12 PM
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just take the car to a bmw mechanic and get it fixed. Any warning lights that are oil related shouldn't be good, don't wait until your engine starts knocking.
good luck.
good luck.
11-04-2008, 02:44 AM
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As others have wisely stated, it may or may not be a faulty sensor. If there ever was an idrive message not to risk the usuall restart fix, it's this it. There are numerous factors that can lead to this warning, in spite of oil levels. Faulty/failing oil pump, sludge build-up in oil channels, VANOS seals out of tolerance, contamination, faulty/incorrect/clogged oil filter (rare but not impossibly so) - the list goes on. Taking a chance with coolant leaks is one thing. But loss of oil pressure - even for a relatively short period - can lead to catastrophobic engine failure. That it happens when oil viscosity is thickest (cold-start) can be telling. Metal-on-metal friction within the engine would require a tear-down and rebuild (or replacement). From scored cylinders to ruined main bearings, its not worth the risk. Have it towed and checked out ASAP.