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05-06-2011, 02:48 PM | #1 |
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Oil question
Oil meter shows " 1 quart" but I already added a whole quart a month ago. Should I just get an oil change instead of just adding more oil this time? I know these things guzzle oil, but I want to make sure should not add more oil, without doing something else as well right?
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How many miles/months since the last oil change? I usually don't get the oil changed until needed (depending on mileage and time). The BMW dealership I go to for service tops off the oil for free as long as the car is asking for it. My car also does not seem to consume as much oil as others. I was able to drive about 4300 miles before adding 1L. See the below excerpt from the service records I keep:
4/17/09 1200 Mile Service Performed Oil & Filter Change Transmission Filter Cleaned Transmission Fliud Changed Differential Fliud Changed Mileage: 001219 3/4/10 1L of 10w-60 Castrol TWS Motorsport Oil Added Mileage: 005511 4/29/10 Oil & Filter Change Mileage: 006838
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Just out of curiosity, what is your oil change interval?
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This has nothing to do with an oil change. All BMW models have been known to consume oil between oil change intervals. Some people wait till the car asks for oil, while others always want it completely full. You can search these forums and get people's opinions about this matter. Feel free to do what you want after your research. Personally, I don't add oil until the car asks for it. No problems so far!
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05-07-2011, 08:18 PM | #8 |
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Just had dealer top off the oil, but now Check Control says the following on oil level:
"> Max" This obviously doesn't sound good, but there are no lights or any warning from IDrive which I believe I have seen others report. Please advise. Thanks!
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Sounds like they overfilled it (shock) so have them drain the front sump. Don't drive around with it overfilled.
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Currently, my car is at about halfway on the oil level indicator. No issues!
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Can't go wrong with BMW's recommendations. Looks like you lucked out on an S65 that does not consume oil.
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My data points:
My M3 consumed 1 liter of oil every 4,500 miles. My M6 consumes 1 liter every 4,000 miles.
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Thanks. So far, about 100 miles with the "extra oil" and still only check control (in the dash) is indicating "> max" No iDrive warning and definitely no lights in the dash. Hoping it goes away soon, as it still has me a little worried.
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Why take the chance! It might be fine but if it isn't, this will be one expensive experiment! I'd get it fixed... maybe I'm a worry wart but still...
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it depends on how you drive.... having to add another 1qt of oil within a month is not normal but it looks like your one crazy driver. LOL
if you drive the car pretty hard yes you will need to add 1qt and in some case it will be once a month. if it says add 1 qt please add one.
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