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05-25-2010, 02:26 PM | #1 |
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Oil Consumption & Engine Speed Correlation
I've had my e90 M3 for just about 14K miles. Did a very gentle break in and have consumed 3/4 liter so far and 1 oil change at 8K. However, just over 1/3 liter was consumed during one 600 mile round trip between Boston and Bar Harbor during the summer (500 miles of highway driving). Virtually no oil consumption during the DD stint back and forth to work - all on back roads with traffic at mostly low RPMs. The daily stop and go accounts for over 80% of my miles (sigh). It feels like there is a non-linear relationship between engine speed and oil consumption (more than proportionate oil consumption as engine speed increases). Anyone have thoughts?
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05-26-2010, 04:54 PM | #2 | |
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Also, I know the F1 cars burn a bunch of oil during their races. Granted that's 18K RPM but this is supposed to be an F1 inspired motor so..... I think more a pain in the ass then an actual problem. |
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05-26-2010, 08:57 PM | #3 |
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Mine hasn't consumed anything according to the not-so-accurate electronic dipstick, but definitely less than 1/4-lt, which is the system's accuracy. I drove the car back home for 800 miles, and when the first oil change was done at 1,400 miles, it was still at full. After that oil change, took the car to another 800-mile trip and at 4,400 miles still reads full. Haven't pushed the car hard at all, but on that trip I traveled at the ton for a long time, with rpm past 4K. I think besides rpm, it's also how hard you're on the throttle, no? I've driven mine at high rpm but normal throttle openings. A car with close tolerances and 10/60 oil shouldn't consume oil IMO, but maybe tolerances are not that great on this engine; who knows . I'm surprised with my luck mine is not consuming oil; it was about time .
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