Mercedes E-Class Oil Pressure Warning — Oil Pump Wear
Mercedes-Benz
E-Class
2002
M112/M272 V6
⚡ Quick Summary
Severity Level
High
Safe to Drive?
✅ Safe to Drive
Safety Impact
No direct safety impact reported by owners
Urgency Level
🟠 Fix Soon
Oil pressure warning on M112/M272 V6 after the engine warms up indicates oil pump wear or pickup tube blockage from sludge. Caused by infrequent oil changes. Oil pan removal for pickup tube inspection costs £300-500. Oil pump replacement £400-800.
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