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hotmilk400 · 09-20-2011, 08:28 PM

i am pretty sure that the oil light turns off right away. i know when i did an oil change one time, the oil filter had broken into 2 pieces (small top of it was stuck in the base of the holder) i had no idea, and when i put the new filter in, it would not get all the way in. seemed okay though, tightened the lid and the oil light came on right away. i was worried so i looked. removed the filter part and replaced and when the car start, no oil light anymore. pretty sure it checks for it instantly. you must have a flow problem or pressure problem. maybe someone can shed some light for you. this is for the M44 motor, not sure about the older m42

09-20-2011, 08:28 PM	#8
hotmilk400 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 1,106 '98 BMW 318ti iTrader: (13) Photo Gallery	i am pretty sure that the oil light turns off right away. i know when i did an oil change one time, the oil filter had broken into 2 pieces (small top of it was stuck in the base of the holder) i had no idea, and when i put the new filter in, it would not get all the way in. seemed okay though, tightened the lid and the oil light came on right away. i was worried so i looked. removed the filter part and replaced and when the car start, no oil light anymore. pretty sure it checks for it instantly. you must have a flow problem or pressure problem. maybe someone can shed some light for you. this is for the M44 motor, not sure about the older m42 __________________ Check out our new website! https://soltechsolutionsllc.com/ Green Your Decor with the Aspect! Shop for the Grow Light Used by Interior Designers, Growers & People Like You!