Engine warning light - interesting problem

[massivesi]

Hi all, we have a 2002 330cl estate - not sure which E-number, it's my dad's.

Recently it's had the engine warning light coming on all the time, apart from for about an hour or so after you've topped up the oil in the engine. It consumes a bit of oil, but nothing outrageous. Has anyone got any ideas as to what the issue could be?

Engine not overheating or under performing as far as we are aware and yes, we've checked we're using the dipstick correctly!

Thanks

[massivesi]

Thanks trumpton,

It's due a service soon so will get it checked out, it's done about 2k miles since the light came on and we never drive it hard.

Does this mean we can plug you into something to find out exactly what you had for dinner? No wait, don't answer that...

On another note: there's some kind of relief valve in the clutch which is really annoying - changes the clutch pressure even though your foot stays in the same position. Apparently you can remove it, but not got round to that...

[massivesi]

Its the engine symbol light, not oil level warning. It's an interesting one, because the topping up of oil obviously has a physical effect on what's triggering this engine warning. It could be to do with oil pressure (changing viscosity), but not crankcase pressure i don't think because just opening the filler/dipstick and not topping up doesn't remove the engine warning. Anyway, like i said it's due a service soon so will get it checked out then - thought i'd post just in case someone had a magic answer. Thanks chaps