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Old Mar 8th, 2010, 07:28 PM
Martin F
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Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original)
FYI, oil warning light is actually a low pressure light and if that comes on you have serious problems by that point. NEVER rely on it to warn you when it is low. Check your oil and add some when you need to by the dip stick.

The R56 does have a low oil warning light as well as an oil pressure warning light.

Although I think it is far better to rely on regular checks with the dipstick than hope the low oil level warning light will protect against disaster.
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