2005 BMW X5 oil pressure light

2005 BMW X5
160,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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THADDEUS.YARBROUGH
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my oil pressure light come on after my car warms up and than go,s out for a minute what could be the problem
Feb 23, 2010 at 1:08 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge,if normal replace the oil pressure switch.If abnormal could mean oil pump and engine bearing.
Feb 23, 2010 at 3:07 PM
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THADDEUS.YARBROUGH
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first thank you for your reply but now i hear a thump sound while the engine is running, could it be that I am having major problem my engine
Feb 23, 2010 at 4:52 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Thumping noise could mean rod and main bearings
Feb 23, 2010 at 6:50 PM
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