2001 BMW 325 oil pressure

2001 BMW 325
177,755 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KASSAM
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within the first minute the oil lamp comes on for 12 seconds and then stays off. I put in new oil filter and oil. How tight do I need to put the cap back on the filter? Why does the oil lap come on and then goes off that one time
Aug 13, 2010 at 9:49 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Remember you drain the oil,the oil pump takes a couple of seconds to build pressure or the oil pressure relieve valve is sticking.
Aug 13, 2010 at 11:26 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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The torque requirement is right on the top of the cap, 24nm.
What color is the lamp, red or yellow?
Aug 13, 2010 at 11:38 PM
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