BMW M3 Forum (E90 E92)

BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


Go Back   M3Post - BMW M3 Forum > M3 (E90 / E92 / E93) > Regional Forums > UK
 
Mporium BMW
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      09-27-2011, 06:26 AM   #1
MikeB2
Registered
1
Rep
1
Posts

Drives: E92 M3
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: uk

iTrader: (0)

Angry Oil Maintenence - 'Max' Oil level Reading

Dear All,

The oil indicator on the dash was showning that the oil level had dropped to about half way to the 'middle line. So I decided to top it up to the top arrow. I did this in stages, by adding 250ml of oil at a time. After 3 x 250ml top ups no change registered on the oil level reading. I had left a day inbetween top-ups and driven the car such that the oil was up the temp and the reading had registered a level.

I then added the remaining 250ml, and the reading moved to show it was at the 'Max' level and I needed to take into the dealer.

I called the dealer and when through what I'd done. He recommeded I drain off 500ml and start again.

I wanted to see if anyone else had experienced anything similar, and whether the electronic oil level reading in their car was as unreliable as mine!.

Appreciate 0
      09-27-2011, 06:51 AM   #2
dar2008
Major
dar2008's Avatar
United Kingdom
302
Rep
1,171
Posts

Drives: E93 M3 and E92 M3 Comp
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: UK

iTrader: (0)

I've only ever topped up my oil when the car has told me to. By the sound of things you've added additional oil on your own decision.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      09-27-2011, 08:57 AM   #3
markjord
Second Lieutenant
markjord's Avatar
United Kingdom
34
Rep
288
Posts

Drives: M3 E92 2007 Jerez Black
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Wellingborough

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by dar2008 View Post
I've only ever topped up my oil when the car has told me to. By the sound of things you've added additional oil on your own decision.
Same here. Car says add oil. I add one litre. Level is perfect. Happens about every 5k.
Appreciate 0
      09-27-2011, 09:28 AM   #4
stega
Captain
28
Rep
666
Posts

Drives: 2011 M3 E93
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Boca Raton, FL

iTrader: (3)

Yhea... Just drain out the front sump... Should bring it down enough.
Appreciate 0
      09-27-2011, 11:26 AM   #5
jonasaurus
Brigadier General
jonasaurus's Avatar
United Kingdom
76
Rep
3,178
Posts

Drives: E90 M3 [Sold]
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: NYC

iTrader: (0)

My car engine oil goes from full to half to 'add oil' and back from time to time but am cautious with adding. Ensure you're measuring after engine is at working temp and at the same place (assuming it's relatively flat) each time if possible.

Id have to be seeing the add oil inidcator for a good couple of readings (no more than 50 miles) before I take it seriously. Also ignore the reading the car takes on it's own accord during actually travel.
__________________
///M3 | E90 LCI | Space Grey | Fox Red with CF Structure | 6MT | 260M | My build
Appreciate 0
      09-27-2011, 04:34 PM   #6
ed335d
Major General
ed335d's Avatar
United Kingdom
138
Rep
6,912
Posts

Drives: E92 M3
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Surrey, UK

iTrader: (3)

Quote:
Originally Posted by markjord View Post
Same here. Car says add oil. I add one litre. Level is perfect. Happens about every 5k.
+1, always keep a litre in the boot
__________________
E92 M3, Jerez Black, Fox Red Novillo, 19'' M Double Spoke, folding mirrors, lumbar support, front seat heating, PDC, USB, DAB, EDC, Bluetooth, Logic 7, High Gloss Shadowline, big smile
Appreciate 0
      01-03-2012, 10:48 PM   #7
vanmoo
Registered
0
Rep
2
Posts

Drives: E90
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: CT

iTrader: (0)

Max oil level

Did the same here ... oil indicator was getting close to MIN. I added in 1/2 liter of Mobil 1 0W-40 with the engine warm. I checked the oil indicator again after about 8 minutes and there appeared to be little or no change. I added in the remainder of the oil (for a total of 1 liter). 20 minutes later the oil level was reading EXACTLY at MAX. Notwithstanding the fact I would prefer it to be a wee under MAX, is MAX okay? The car reports that the oil is 'OK' but if it was over-filled would it report otherwise (i.e. alter to a problem)? I would drain off a little but cannot get under the car to find/open the drain.
Appreciate 0
      01-04-2012, 11:10 AM   #8
ed335d
Major General
ed335d's Avatar
United Kingdom
138
Rep
6,912
Posts

Drives: E92 M3
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Surrey, UK

iTrader: (3)

Quote:
Originally Posted by vanmoo View Post
Did the same here ... oil indicator was getting close to MIN. I added in 1/2 liter of Mobil 1 0W-40 with the engine warm. I checked the oil indicator again after about 8 minutes and there appeared to be little or no change. I added in the remainder of the oil (for a total of 1 liter). 20 minutes later the oil level was reading EXACTLY at MAX. Notwithstanding the fact I would prefer it to be a wee under MAX, is MAX okay? The car reports that the oil is 'OK' but if it was over-filled would it report otherwise (i.e. alter to a problem)? I would drain off a little but cannot get under the car to find/open the drain.
I do hope you don't have an M3

The electronic indicators do take a while to register the level
__________________
E92 M3, Jerez Black, Fox Red Novillo, 19'' M Double Spoke, folding mirrors, lumbar support, front seat heating, PDC, USB, DAB, EDC, Bluetooth, Logic 7, High Gloss Shadowline, big smile
Appreciate 0
      01-04-2012, 11:25 AM   #9
SoTempted
Captain
SoTempted's Avatar
20
Rep
766
Posts

Drives: Incompetently
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Clovis, NM

iTrader: (4)

The owner's manual actually says don't add oil until it tells you to add 1 liter. and it won't register correctly if you add anything less than half a liter. I freaked out when mine said add 1 liter, added one the next day, drove around, then it read right at MAX... good enough.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:40 AM.




m3post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST