Orange Oil Light

[jsc1976]

Hi, I am new to the bmw forum and have just collected a 330ci sport and have a slight concern over the oil lights. The orange oil light comes on after starting and then goes off after a few seconds (is this normal or is it trying to tell me something?). The red light is on when the ignition is on but extinguishes immediately after starting (suggesting oil pressure is fine). The oil level is ok and it has just been serviced.

Having searched various forums it would seem it could either be suggesting a low oil level or that this is a normal diagnostic check.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Many thanks

[jsc1976]

Thanks Vee,

Though i was in for costly issues before i'd even started!

[jsc1976]

Having read the manual I am certain it is oil level related and not oil pressure. I'm also fairly sure my issue is down to a faulty level sensor (the oil level is correct on the dipstick). The orange light on mine doesn't come on until a few seconds after the car has started and then remains on for maybe 10 seconds before going out and not appearing again until next time it is started. The red light which I think is oil pressure related goes out immediately after start-up.

Might get it checked out just to be sure . . .