My Car Drinks Oil.....

chmura · 06-21-2011, 11:29 PM

I probably wont notice if my car is burning any oil when I pick it up in Sept. Going to be changing my oil every 3500-4k miles. Don't ask, I have major OCD when it comes to cars I love.

dizzyj · 06-22-2011, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Wall$treet

People actually go to a dealer to have them add a quart! If you can't pour oil into a car then perhaps you shouldn't drive! Buy a few quarts to have geez

cereal? its free at the dealer. Dealer has a nicer setup then my office. Starbucks, movies, massage, offices. I look forward to free maintenance

JCE · 06-22-2011, 01:34 AM

These threads pop up from time to time. I find it very unusual for a car to use the amount of oil some of you are experiencing.

My car has 17k miles on it. I have not had to add a drop. Compare that to what you guys are experiencing and WTF???

EuroTrip · 06-22-2011, 02:45 AM

this is completely normal. Some do it...some dont.

polly · 06-22-2011, 04:31 AM

13800 Km No Oil - I Think Cars That Are Drinking Oil Needs To Be Checked Up. Does Not Sound Normal To Me.

kscarrol · 06-22-2011, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by persian54

My dealer is 3 mi away

I rather get it free than pay

I didn't pay for it, the dealer gave me the quart for free.

sameh · 06-22-2011, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JCE

These threads pop up from time to time. I find it very unusual for a car to use the amount of oil some of you are experiencing.

My car has 17k miles on it. I have not had to add a drop. Compare that to what you guys are experiencing and WTF???

Thanks.. I have almost 25K on mine and not a drop that needed to be added. I change my oil every 7500 miles but I don't baby my M at all. Redline it 2-3 times/ day and keep it 3500-6500 most of the time. I thought my car isn't normal

markjord · 06-22-2011, 05:10 AM

33k here. Uses a litre every 5k. Regular as clockwork.

JCE · 06-22-2011, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by EuroTrip

this is completely normal. Some do it...some dont.

Yes it is apparently normal that some do and some don't, but it makes no sense for motors that are made to the exact same specs at the exact same factory to differ so much. I would like to hear a better explanation from somebody within BMW engineering.

rabman5 · 06-22-2011, 06:15 AM

I needed none until 11k miles, three weeks ago. Added one quart.

PKL · 06-22-2011, 08:39 AM

My 2011 barely drank any in the break in period. So yes yours is drinking too much

Hunter399 · 06-22-2011, 08:48 AM

I have 11k on my car and change the oil every 5. Never added any oil to mine.

Grail05 · 06-22-2011, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by christopherchenm

Dont you change engine oil every 3k-5k

nope every 7-8k miles...

'3-5k is over doing it...

plus that would cost me a whopping close to 500 within 15k miles.

jra85 · 09-14-2011, 06:52 PM

Sorry to bump an old thread but I just hit 1500 miles on my 2011, and am bringing it in for the 1200 mile service tomorrow; just haven't had a chance to get to the dealer. But, after about 1100 miles the computer alerted me that I was at the minimum oil level (need to add 1qt). Today it alerted me that it's BELOW minimum level and continued driving may cause damage.

Based on this thread this seems like a somewhat excessive amount of oil used for the mileage. J08M3 did you observe any particular problem that would cause your oil usage?

gthal · 09-14-2011, 06:58 PM

In defense of newer M3s, my 2011 has not burned a drop in 8,000km and two track weekends.

arter · 09-14-2011, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JAdamz

Based on this thread this seems like a somewhat excessive amount of oil used for the mileage. J08M3 did you observe any particular problem that would cause your oil usage?

Once again check around your cap for drip lines. There is another tread on how the cap doesn't always seal.

I lost a liter in 500 miles til I replaced the cap and it has been steady as a rock for the last 6000 miles with out losing a drop.

J08M3 · 09-14-2011, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by gthal

In defense of newer M3s, my 2011 has not burned a drop in 8,000km and two track weekends.

My 2011 burns more than my 08 did.

quads · 09-14-2011, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Malekreza11

My car since August 2010 has not drank any oil. Drank nothing before it's break in service and nothing since then.

Mine drank one notch of oil (digital reading) while it was being broken in. After that the readings are solid. I'm at 18k.

bsiciliano · 09-15-2011, 01:21 AM

Mine drank a quart in 3,500. Seems to have slowed down now.

persian54 · 09-15-2011, 01:29 AM

I'm near 9k miles, 10 track days, and mine hasn't drank any oil

and my temps at the track get real real hot

coogs08 · 09-15-2011, 09:41 AM

After getting it changed at the dealer last week, it was just under the max line. The next morning I noticed the level had dropped noticably, but still much above the midway mark. It seems to have stayed steady at that level ever since. Is this normal??

shendrick · 09-15-2011, 09:51 AM

Crappy oil sensor means that it takes up to 100 miles for the display on the dash to speak the truth. Only way to stay safe is to periodically monitor so that you know your rate of oild consumption. I added .4L when I was down 1/2 and it took 80 miles and 10-15 on-demand display refreshes to show the change.

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chmura Colonel 1558 Rep 2,505 Posts Drives: 2019 M2 Competition Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orange County, California iTrader: (1)	I probably wont notice if my car is burning any oil when I pick it up in Sept. Going to be changing my oil every 3500-4k miles. Don't ask, I have major OCD when it comes to cars I love.
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JCE Banned 10 Rep 185 Posts Drives: SG M3 2010 Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	These threads pop up from time to time. I find it very unusual for a car to use the amount of oil some of you are experiencing. My car has 17k miles on it. I have not had to add a drop. Compare that to what you guys are experiencing and WTF???
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06-22-2011, 02:45 AM	#26
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06-22-2011, 04:31 AM	#27
polly Second Lieutenant 123 Rep 241 Posts Drives: 2010 e90 m3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: south africa iTrader: (0)	13800 Km No Oil - I Think Cars That Are Drinking Oil Needs To Be Checked Up. Does Not Sound Normal To Me.
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06-22-2011, 05:10 AM	#30
markjord Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 288 Posts Drives: M3 E92 2007 Jerez Black Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wellingborough iTrader: (0)	33k here. Uses a litre every 5k. Regular as clockwork.
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06-22-2011, 06:15 AM	#32
rabman5 Captain 113 Rep 686 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00]	I needed none until 11k miles, three weeks ago. Added one quart.
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PKL Brigadier General 848 Rep 3,274 Posts Drives: 2020 M4, 2022 X6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Fernando Valley iTrader: (1)	My 2011 barely drank any in the break in period. So yes yours is drinking too much __________________
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Hunter399 Major General 325 Rep 8,091 Posts Drives: F90M5 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (33)	I have 11k on my car and change the oil every 5. Never added any oil to mine.
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09-14-2011, 06:52 PM	#36
jra85 M3NTAL 132 Rep 608 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (1)	Sorry to bump an old thread but I just hit 1500 miles on my 2011, and am bringing it in for the 1200 mile service tomorrow; just haven't had a chance to get to the dealer. But, after about 1100 miles the computer alerted me that I was at the minimum oil level (need to add 1qt). Today it alerted me that it's BELOW minimum level and continued driving may cause damage. Based on this thread this seems like a somewhat excessive amount of oil used for the mileage. J08M3 did you observe any particular problem that would cause your oil usage?
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gthal Major General 1904 Rep 5,678 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (2)	In defense of newer M3s, my 2011 has not burned a drop in 8,000km and two track weekends. __________________ 2020 X3 M40i \| Black \| Current DD 2020 C8 Corvette \| Z51 \| Torch Red ... built and waiting for delivery 2016 M2 \| Long Beach Blue \| 6MT 2015 M4 \| Austin Yellow \| DCT 2012 MB C63AMG \| 2011 E92 M3 \| 2010 E92 M3
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09-15-2011, 01:21 AM	#41
bsiciliano Captain 51 Rep 698 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Convertible Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (4)	Mine drank a quart in 3,500. Seems to have slowed down now. __________________ 2011 E93 - Space Gray - 6MT/Silver Novillo/ OE Tuning/Gruppe M Intake/ACS Springs/Vorsteiner CF Type I Rear Diffuser/Textured Matte Black Custom Powdercoated OEM 359s/Painted Reflectors/Matte Grille, Hood Vents and Side Markers/Arqray Race Exhaust/MS Pulley
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persian54 Lieutenant General 923 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	I'm near 9k miles, 10 track days, and mine hasn't drank any oil and my temps at the track get real real hot __________________ From E93 335i to E89 Z4 to E93 M3/E89 Z4 to E350/SL550
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09-15-2011, 09:41 AM	#43
coogs08 Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pearland, TX iTrader: (3)	After getting it changed at the dealer last week, it was just under the max line. The next morning I noticed the level had dropped noticably, but still much above the midway mark. It seems to have stayed steady at that level ever since. Is this normal??
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shendrick Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 08 e90 M3, 05 e46 zhp, 07 X3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near Boston MA iTrader: (0)	Crappy oil sensor means that it takes up to 100 miles for the display on the dash to speak the truth. Only way to stay safe is to periodically monitor so that you know your rate of oild consumption. I added .4L when I was down 1/2 and it took 80 miles and 10-15 on-demand display refreshes to show the change.
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