ENGINE OIL pressure warning light

[Court M3]

Fred's a good guy. He's runs a small independent BMW shop and many people around use him for maintenance on their cars, even newer ones(E39, X3s, X5). In fact he just moved into a larger shop because business was so good.

But yeah continued driving on an OIL pressure light was bad. think he learned his lesson.

[franco90]

the engine oil pressure light (the one below the coolant gauge) is pretty much a "you're fucked" light

meaning, if it comes on during normal operation, you're fucked.

yes I know this man.. .thanks

[franco90]

well the damage is done. next time I know better ...

[Jordan]

the engine oil pressure light (the one below the coolant gauge) is pretty much a "you're fucked" light

meaning, if it comes on during normal operation, you're fucked.

No way man, if you just turn the engine off immediately and get it checked out you'd be just fine.


Its only a "you're fucked" light when you keep driving for 6 weeks.

[92 mtechnic cabrio]

the engine oil pressure light (the one below the coolant gauge) is pretty much a "you're fucked" light

meaning, if it comes on during normal operation, you're fucked.

[franco90]

well the Guys is a Bmw MEchanic he's getting me the best price in town SO let's see .
Brown's Motor Works
1101 Estes Street
Gurnee, IL 60031-2213
Phone: (847) 596-2277
he done some work for Courtm3 so I think I can trust the guy

[Jordan]

All I can do is laugh. Hysterically.

Gonna pull out an old quote of mine for this one.

"Regular maintenance just made you its bitch."

[WillisE30]

So cheap it makes me wonder honestly.

[franco90]

so far $2100 gets me
2 front drive shafts and a new oil Pump and CRANKSHAFT WITH BEARING SHELLS
so its that a good price.
so far I spend
$190 on oil Pump
$ 200 on Engine off ( e30 member)
$ 2100 for labor and 2 front drive shafts and replacing the crankshaft and bearings is this a good deal or what?.

[nando]

wow that blows.

honestly $620 to get the ix oil pump replaced is a steal.. the pump itself is over $200. too bad your crank is dead. :(

[franco90]

updates ..
I am replacing the oil pump in the IX and I also need to replace the crankshalf on the IX . I am using parts off a 325I engine I hopeverything goes smooth.
man this shit sucks.

[One21Two]

Thanks for the pics Bimmerista. Yesterday I had a Oil Engine light. I pulled the Oil pressure sensor and sprayed some break cleaner. Now the light is gone.

[whowhatwhere]

bad thing that you didnt SEE the light and CHECK on the condition of your engine.

Bmw may have put it there for a reason.....?

[franco90]

Sadly that figure is pretty accurate since you have to probably pull the subframe, front diff and all that crap to get the ix pan off. Sorry to hear the pump went out. Not a regular occurrence with these cars.

well I am not getting any oil pressure to the top of the engine.
I have to wait to get the parts and see what the total damage is.
if there anything else u guys might think is wrong. good thing the oil pressure warning light works......

[backtrail69]

Sadly that figure is pretty accurate since you have to probably pull the subframe, front diff and all that crap to get the ix pan off. Sorry to hear the pump went out. Not a regular occurrence with these cars.