Oil warning light

[Gungadan]

Hello folks.

My oil warning light takes 2-3 seconds to go out after starting on my '89 535. Is this something I need to worry about? I've done a search and found reference to the check valve in the oil filter canister going AWOL. If it's that, will I damage the engine by running it in this condition? Anything else it might be or can I just ignore it and relax?

Car has done 155K miles btw.

TIA

Dan

[Jeff N.]

You should fix it. Your engine is taking too long to bring up the oil pressure on startup - the highest lubrication related wear point.

Check out Bruno's solution at racingking parts. Or, you can order up a new canister - about $275 if I recall. (Both fixes cheaper than a new engine!)

:)

Jeff

[Gungadan]

Thanks. I was afraid someone would say that. I've only had the car for 500 miles so it's a bit annoying. Oh well.