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      04-20-2020, 08:57 PM   #50
Bpark1977
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Drives: E93 M3
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Originally Posted by pbonsalb View Post
If you read the owner’s manual, you will learn that your oil consumption is within spec.
I can't find any official reference to what BMW says is normal. I've seen on the forums people saying BMW says its 1L every 650 miles all the way to 1L every 1500 miles but with no official documentation to back that up.
Every 650 seems excessive. Is your engine bay clean enough for you to see any staining from burnt oil? Is there any spotting where you park? You should be able to see evidence of a leak if you get under the front end. Look for residue.
I used to have to add a qt every 1000 miles or so but it was due to weepy valve cover gaskets. Since having them replaced, I haven't needed to add any at all. Albeit, I only drive about 3000 miles a year.
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