Be careful when adding engine oil!

[lucid]

Originally Posted by southlight

Had a similar experience. Added half a liter with the bc reading of 1/4 over minimum and the oil level didn't change at all. But my conclusion is to wait till the indicator tells to add 1l (or 1 qrt) and then doing just that and add exactly 1l (or qrt). Otherwise you have filled up but confused the reading.

So, I am suggesting add it in 1/4 qrt increments. You are suggesting 1 qrt increments. The manual is suggesting 1/2 qrt increments (which I tried and did not work). Oh, boy this is getting too technical and precise for me!

However you look at it, no dipstick FTL!

[sayemthree]

anyone here overfill....uh......I mean change there own oil yet?

[milk242]

wow this is really pathetic that we have to discuss about this kind of problem. I want a dipstick or a better sensor.

[!Xoible]

just gave me this error right now. i put 1/4 of a quart and it still says at minimum add a quart after about 5 minutes of detecting oil level. i let it sit, i want to see how it is in the morning. i might add another 1/4 of a quart

[KonigsTiger]

Take it to the dealership and don't mess so much with this!

[Rick]

Originally Posted by ///Mantis

just gave me this error right now. i put 1/4 of a quart and it still says at minimum add a quart after about 5 minutes of detecting oil level. i let it sit, i want to see how it is in the morning. i might add another 1/4 of a quart

Careful man, better to be a little low than too full. I learned this hard way. I agree with taking it to the dealer.

[!Xoible]

so this morning i added a bit more, i would say less than 1/8th on top of the 1/4th of last night's. i did the measurement it took about 7 minutes to tell me im low and need a quart. so i turned it off went to grab coffee came back did the measurement again and it's same. so i just added another 1/4th right now.

i noticed that my oil only drops when i use M mode. when i dont my oil is the same level.

[Q-Tip]

i was told the the new M3 / V8 has two drain plugs. which means to get all of the oil out and do a complete oil change both are to be drained. any feed back would be appricated.

Thanks,

[KonigsTiger]

Originally Posted by Q-Tip

i was told the the new M3 / V8 has two drain plugs. which means to get all of the oil out and do a complete oil change both are to be drained. any feed back would be appricated.

Thanks,

I would honestly check with a technician at the dealership. There are enough of these cars by now that have been serviced that they would know this right of the top of their heads.

[sayemthree]

two drain plugs - yes - you can see them on this thread:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=156520

[batchelorc]

Is there a way to siphon oil out through the top somehow rather than releasing a plug underneath? Car says my dealer overfilled and I really don't want to try draining out the bottom. Dealer is more than an hour away; don't care to go back up.

[GregW / Oregon]

Originally Posted by batchelorc

Is there a way to siphon oil out through the top somehow rather than releasing a plug underneath? Car says my dealer overfilled and I really don't want to try draining out the bottom. Dealer is more than an hour away; don't care to go back up.

No. Suggest carefully loosening one of the drain plugs (car on jack stands or ramps) until some dribbles out. Wear a latex glove.

[bher]

Yesterday, oil level was 25% after 4000 mls.
I added 1/2 liter and wait (drive on speedway) 45 minutes, then reading was 75% (1 square missing). I am happy with 75% full and will continue to do like that.
I don't need 100% full and certainly do not want overfill.
I don't want to be too low (missing 1 liter) and will have in the trunk 1/2 liter just in case during long/hard trip

Just my 2 ps

[GregW / Oregon]

Be careful when you remove the oil filler cap. When I did the rubber gasket separated from the cap and fell down into the suspension. I was able to retrieve it, but it was kind of a pain.

[lucid]

Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Be careful when you remove the oil filler cap. When I did the rubber gasket separated from the cap and fell down into the suspension. I was able to retrieve it, but it was kind of a pain.

Are you changing your own oil?

I checked the color of the oil after 4700. It didn't look dirty to me--yet. Let's see if it looks dirty before the computer indicates an oil change...

[GregW / Oregon]

Originally Posted by lucid

Are you changing your own oil?

I checked the color of the oil after 4700. It didn't look dirty to me--yet. Let's see if it looks dirty before the computer indicates an oil change...

I will probably change at 7k or so.