06-09-2019, 06:36 PM | #1 |
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2018 M2 engine oil red light
Haven't driven my car in about a week or two...have had no issues with oil / engine or anything since I got the car, but randomly when I started it up this morning, I got a "engine oil service overdue" red color light pop up.
Roadside assistance wasn't sure what this meant and said it could be oil pressure issues, in which case I shouldn't drive it at all. I'm use to the standard yellow low oil light from previous BMW cars, but what does the red light mean? (see pic...) |
06-09-2019, 07:41 PM | #2 |
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It's pretty self-explanatory. Your car is telling you it's overdue for an oil change. Did you just buy this car? Either it hasn't had an oil change for a while or whomever did the last change didn't reset the reminder. Either way your best bet is to schedule an oil change with your nearest dealer asap.
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06-09-2019, 08:09 PM | #3 |
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I bought it new back in December, has less than 5000 miles and have done the break-in service.
I wasn't quite worried at first, but then I tried BMW roadside assistance b/c I was curious how helpful they are. That's when the lady said the red light usually means engine oil pressure issues / don't drive it and instead have it towed. Was hoping to just drive it myself to the dealer but wanted to check if the red light means anything extra... |
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06-09-2019, 08:49 PM | #4 |
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has it been 1 year since the 1200 mile service? most likely that. If you had low oil it would say oil is low. It clearly says you're just overdue for service
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06-16-2019, 07:28 PM | #8 |
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