2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: 2 Problems: P115c CEL and low oil pressure warning

  1. Nathan

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    #2 Nathan, Mar 12, 2013
    Check that oil level again or take it to a dealer or someone that can check it for you. The warning light doesn't usually come on till these engines are dangerously low on oil.
     
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    #3 Crashton, Mar 12, 2013
    If that light is coming on you are damaging your engine. I'd guess you are still low on oil. As Nathan said check again.

    With the engine off. Wait a couple of mintes....

    Pull the dipstick & wipe it off with a clean paper towel.

    Reinsert dipstick.

    Pull the dipstick out & lay the end on a clean paper towel.

    The mark left on the towel is your oil level.

    I agree that distick is very hard to read. That is why I lay the end on a towel & look at the witness mark.

    Good luck & report back with what you've found.
     
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    #4 SacredDisorder, Mar 12, 2013
    Are you getting a cold start rattle in the mornings? I have found in the 2nd gen cars that this can be an indication of low oil levels. However if adding oil does not fix it it would be a tensioner problem.