RE: <30> flickering oil light

[Pamela Crossett <agraphic@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

J.K. Chapman wrote:
> Is this a sign from the pump that it is getting ready
> to go? Is it from the filter? Any help or light on this
> subject would be most helpful I don't want to get
> supprised when a pump dies and i turn the car into
> junk.


Yes. However, I've got the same car (85 318i), and am rebuilding my engine
next month at 200,000 miles. And I've been driving for almost a year on the
fweak pump. I suggest you use thicker oil (20/50) this season (per owner's manual).

David Wolf
84 318i 200k
83 528e .27gm

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