I Searched. A lot. DSC / RED Oil Light Flash on Shutoff

[Koobie]

Okay here is what is going on:

145k miles

• OFH Gasket Replaced in last 10k miles
• VCG Replaced in last 10k miles
• Been using Mobil 1 0W-40 since ownership back at 114k, but will be switching to OEM on next oil change

However, I am still getting oil consumption with no leaks on the ground / splash shield. After searching I am 95% sure my oil level sensor is shot; however, why would the red oil light and DSC light flash on then off when I shut the car off? Is it just saying the sensor is bad besides the yellow light coming on then off when first turning the car on?

Anyways, my planned repairs are:

BMW OEM Oil changes for now on (cheaper too thanks to dealer hookup)
CCV repair
Oil level sensor w/ gasket replacement

Should I be looking at anything else? Thanks for any and all help.

John

[danewilson77]

Make sure you get the oem sensor, and not the cheapo aftermarket.

Red light and DSC....stumped. Low pressure doesn't mean you necessarily would be losing oil though.

Hey wait...if you are getting the red light....why are you getting the level sensor?

[Koobie]

Well when I start the car, the dash looks fine for about 10 seconds or so then boom, the yellow light illuminates for about 15 seconds, and then stays off for the remainder of the drive. Based on searches, that means the sensor for oil level is bad.

[Koobie]

Here is what I'm going to do for now:

Oil Level Sensor
OEM Oil Change
Oil Pressure Switch

If the same stuff is still going on after all of this I'll do the CCV. At least at this point, the computer will be telling me the correct information (that something is really f'ed up).

If it is STILL going on after the CCV, I'm going to have to turn to the local community for help I think.

[floydr]

However, I am still getting oil consumption with no leaks on the ground / splash shield.

Oil consumption is normal. My '01 330xi used about a quart every 2K miles, from 90K miles until the day I traded it in at 145K. Factory spec limit is up to 1 qt per 1200 miles. Be sure your CCV is clean and operable.

[danewilson77]

Well when I start the car, the dash looks fine for about 10 seconds or so then boom, the yellow light illuminates for about 15 seconds, and then stays off for the remainder of the drive. Based on searches, that means the sensor for oil level is bad.

You said red in your OP. Ok...do the level sensor.

[danewilson77]

Oil consumption is normal. My '01 330xi used about a quart every 2K miles, from 90K miles until the day I traded it in at 145K. Factory spec limit is up to 1 qt per 1200 miles. Be sure your CCV is clean and operable.

Ccv is a great thought...but the dsc thing is pissing me off. Maybe he has more than one problem...

Ccv and bad wheel speed sensor?

[Koobie]

I'm getting both:

Level sensor shows signs of failing by staying lit for 15 seconds on startup

Red Oil light flashes on Shutdown


The oil pressure switch is only $10 from my dealer, so it is worth a shot. If these sensors don't correct the red light on shutdown I'm going to maybe fold and take it somewhere or ask for help from local owners.