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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: kjandir on April 21, 2015, 06:41:54 PM

Title: 1991 BMW 318i E30 Low Oil Pressure
Post by: kjandir on April 21, 2015, 06:41:54 PM

Hey everyone, my BMW 318i has a oil pressure light on at low rpms. I am not sure if the sensor is messed up or if it actually has low oil pressure. The dipstick also shows a fair amount of oil. Where can I attach a oil pressure gauge to check if it actually has low oil pressure? And what should the pressure be? Also where is the oil pressure sensor located? BTW the car does leak oil.

Title: Re: 1991 BMW 318i E30 Low Oil Pressure
Post by: Darky on April 22, 2015, 02:25:31 AM

Hi
Sensor behind oil filter, prick of a spot though as the engine mounts get in the way.
Pressure 1.8 bar at idle and just warm.
Hope this helps Rohan

Title: Re: 1991 BMW 318i E30 Low Oil Pressure
Post by: kjandir on April 22, 2015, 03:19:53 PM

Thanks Rohan- So do I just remove the sensor and attach the pressure gauge there?