How Much Oil Have You Used So Far?

GeriFix · 05-11-2008, 07:05 AM

Just wondering if anyone else has had to top up their oil since the first service (yet).

I hadn't looked at the oil meter for a few weeks, but did a check yesterday and it was down to 2 green bars. Put in 500ml and it is now reporting full again. I've done about 4500km since the first service.

edlms · 05-11-2008, 11:12 PM

it's been around 5000km since my last oil change (9000 to 14000km) and i've had to top up with 1 litre of oil. first time i've had to top up...

cheers

aussiem3 · 05-14-2008, 09:10 AM

I have done 2000 km since the run-in service and last weekend a warning suddenly came up saying that 1 ltr of oild was needed. Went to the dealer immediately and topped it up.
I have been doing a lot of short distance running and I don't know whether this is the cause for the increased consumption.
The dealer told me it is normal for the V8 to consume a fair amount of oil ... but I didn't expect to consume the amount I have in just 2000 km.
Any thoughts out there?

M-bitious · 05-14-2008, 10:44 AM

Done 5000 miles or 8000km so far, and no oil used yet. I stuck to the break in procedure and now I warm up the engine and drive it as you're supposed to. Lots of heavy acceleration and 150mph+ driving.

dillon733 · 05-21-2008, 10:42 PM

what kind of oil does it take?

schnell325 · 05-24-2008, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aussiem3

The dealer told me it is normal for the V8 to consume a fair amount of oil ... but I didn't expect to consume the amount I have in just 2000 km.Any thoughts out there?

One section in my manual starts we can expect heavy oil consumption for the first 20,000 km (yes, 20,000, not a misprint). As for the exact amount, highly dependent on your style/type of driving I guess.

Eidref.ph · 05-25-2008, 10:50 PM

I usually do change oil every 10,000KM.. According to the basic maintenance of a BMW vehicle.. you must do change oil every 10,000KM and changing oil filter as well to clean your whole engine elements... if you always do topping litre by litre without changing the filter , it means that you are topping only not cleaning.. remember that the main purpose of your engine oil is to clean , cool and prevent from stocking you engine... do change oil instead of topping an oil litre by litre..

05-11-2008, 07:05 AM	#1
GeriFix Lieutenant Drives: BMW M3 E92; MG TF 160; C2 VTS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 532 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 E92 [0.00]	How Much Oil Have You Used So Far? Just wondering if anyone else has had to top up their oil since the first service (yet). I hadn't looked at the oil meter for a few weeks, but did a check yesterday and it was down to 2 green bars. Put in 500ml and it is now reporting full again. I've done about 4500km since the first service. __________________
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aussiem3 First Lieutenant Drives: '07 E92 M3/'11 F25 X3 3.0D Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Noranda, Western Australia Posts: 354 iTrader: (0)	I have done 2000 km since the run-in service and last weekend a warning suddenly came up saying that 1 ltr of oild was needed. Went to the dealer immediately and topped it up. I have been doing a lot of short distance running and I don't know whether this is the cause for the increased consumption. The dealer told me it is normal for the V8 to consume a fair amount of oil ... but I didn't expect to consume the amount I have in just 2000 km. Any thoughts out there? __________________ 2007 E92 6MT - Silverstone II with Extended Black and /// Performance Exhaust 2011 F25 X3 3.0d E46 318i - 1999 to 200 and E46 M3 - 2001-2007 retired E53 X5 4L 2002-2006 and E53 X5 3.0D 2006-2011 retired

05-21-2008, 10:42 PM	#5
dillon733 Major Drives: Jet Black e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: new york Posts: 1,052 iTrader: (1)	what kind of oil does it take? __________________ Performance: Eisenmann Race exhaust, BMC air filter Cosmetic: GP 8500 Thunder angel eyes, BMW performance pedals, Black Chrome kidney grills, reflectors filled

05-11-2008, 11:12 PM	#2
edlms Private First Class Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 149 iTrader: (0)	it's been around 5000km since my last oil change (9000 to 14000km) and i've had to top up with 1 litre of oil. first time i've had to top up... cheers

05-14-2008, 10:44 AM	#4
M-bitious Private Drives: BMW 135i coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 91 iTrader: (0)	Done 5000 miles or 8000km so far, and no oil used yet. I stuck to the break in procedure and now I warm up the engine and drive it as you're supposed to. Lots of heavy acceleration and 150mph+ driving.

05-25-2008, 10:50 PM	#7
Eidref.ph Registered Drives: BMW M6/Porsche Boxster Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	I usually do change oil every 10,000KM.. According to the basic maintenance of a BMW vehicle.. you must do change oil every 10,000KM and changing oil filter as well to clean your whole engine elements... if you always do topping litre by litre without changing the filter , it means that you are topping only not cleaning.. remember that the main purpose of your engine oil is to clean , cool and prevent from stocking you engine... do change oil instead of topping an oil litre by litre..