oil level is at min, help!

BM2006i · 02-10-2008, 11:00 AM

just checked the other day, oil level has finally dropped to min line. It is a gradual drop and the computer tells me to add +1 quart. My oil change service is due in april, so do I just top it off with a quart of oil? What brand should I use? and How do I do it? I'm asking because I misplaced my manual, it's home somewhere but i need an answer quick. Thanks everyone.

Taittinger · 02-10-2008, 11:16 AM

Yes, Castrol or Mobil 1 5w30 unless you can get 0 weight. Just pour it in.

Firefly6 · 02-10-2008, 11:19 AM

do a half quart at a time and re-check - I'm not sure how accurate that electronic guage is.

BM2006i · 02-10-2008, 11:49 AM

so it's SYN 5w30 right?
since i don't have the manual with me, and where is the oil cap located under the hood?

bimdaddy · 02-10-2008, 12:11 PM

Open hood
Engine cover slightly left of midline. It's black plastic.
Right ontop of engine cover you'll see black oil cap about 3 inch diameter
Twist off, and add 1 qt oil. Lefty loosy, righty tighty.
Good luck

inmotion · 02-10-2008, 12:52 PM

after putting it in, it usually takes several miles for the sensors to pick up an accurate reading.

BM2006i · 02-10-2008, 02:10 PM

thanks. I got the Full syn mobile 1 5w30 extended performance, 1 qt. doing it tomorrow morning.

rcmcfe · 02-10-2008, 02:16 PM

What do I do ....What do I do...

ADD OIL!!!

asdflkijd · 02-10-2008, 02:55 PM

I bought the BMW oil from the stealership... but from what I've been hearing, oil top off's are covered by warranty... same with wiper blades, etc...

GMWNashville · 02-10-2008, 03:15 PM

just take it into the dealer...tell them your low...

Kitz · 02-10-2008, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcmcfe

What do I do ....What do I do...

ADD OIL!!!

E90330iS · 02-10-2008, 06:44 PM

Good luck, don't add too much though!

inmotion · 02-10-2008, 07:34 PM

from what I understand, free top offs are for non-M vehicles. With that said, many service advisors would cover it for Mcars just to maintain a proper relationship.

GMWNashville · 02-10-2008, 08:43 PM

just take it in and say it needs oil..

O-cha · 02-10-2008, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BM2006i

and where is the oil cap located under the hood?

Do yourself a favor and take it to the dealer.

BM2006i · 02-11-2008, 12:26 PM

I did bring it back to the dealer 2 weeks ago and i thought that they had topped it..but didn't.
i told them that
1)my blades were not clearing
2)windshield wiper fluid low
3)oil level low
and the service guy said, all that would be taken care off. I said ok.
and a few days ago i noticed that the Windshld fluid was still low, and oil level is the same. I double checked the papers and he/they didn't do any of those mentioned EXCEPT the blades and tire pressue. And he wanted me to Give him "5" when BMW calls.. No way!.. I just ignored it. Well, going back to get oil change in april. I have topped it myself and also added wndshid fluids.. now things are all good. Dealers say one thing but does another or not doing it at all.. what's up with that?

GMWNashville · 02-13-2008, 06:19 PM

some dealers just suck man...

SJNESH · 02-16-2008, 12:35 PM

I went this morning to my local dealership. after 3k miles on my car the oil was at the minimum. top offs are not "covered under warranty". if you bought the car from them the they'll pay for it otherwise its out of pocket. cost me 7 bucks.

GMWNashville · 02-16-2008, 05:06 PM

yea id try a diff dealer man...if they are going to be that beat about it...

Riss Racing · 02-16-2008, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BM2006i

I did bring it back to the dealer 2 weeks ago and i thought that they had topped it..but didn't.
i told them that
1)my blades were not clearing
2)windshield wiper fluid low
3)oil level low
and the service guy said, all that would be taken care off. I said ok.
and a few days ago i noticed that the Windshld fluid was still low, and oil level is the same. I double checked the papers and he/they didn't do any of those mentioned EXCEPT the blades and tire pressue. And he wanted me to Give him "5" when BMW calls.. No way!.. I just ignored it. Well, going back to get oil change in april. I have topped it myself and also added wndshid fluids.. now things are all good. Dealers say one thing but does another or not doing it at all.. what's up with that?

With any BMW dealer all you have to do is complain about their service give them a 1 on their 1 - 5 rating and you will be taken care of from then on. Also request another SA since he isn't on top of his game.

GMWNashville · 02-17-2008, 12:01 AM

you could go that route...

Alpine · 02-17-2008, 01:50 AM

This thread was extremely conveniently timed. My oil level at minimum light came on tonight and the dealership is not exactly an option tomorrow- or anytime this week for that matter. I'll be picking me up some 5w-30 tomorrow!

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BM2006i Second Lieutenant 96 Rep 272 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	so it's SYN 5w30 right? since i don't have the manual with me, and where is the oil cap located under the hood?
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bimdaddy Major 37 Rep 1,165 Posts Drives: 911 Carrera & G01 X3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (10)	Open hood Engine cover slightly left of midline. It's black plastic. Right ontop of engine cover you'll see black oil cap about 3 inch diameter Twist off, and add 1 qt oil. Lefty loosy, righty tighty. Good luck
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rcmcfe Private 3 Rep 65 Posts Drives: A car..duh Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: cary, nc iTrader: (0)	What do I do ....What do I do... ADD OIL!!!
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inmotion Lieutenant 10 Rep 528 Posts Drives: where do I start? Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Newport Coast, CA iTrader: (0)	from what I understand, free top offs are for non-M vehicles. With that said, many service advisors would cover it for Mcars just to maintain a proper relationship. __________________ E60 M5 Silverstone, Balloon White Gallardo Spider, Rosso Corsa F430, Audi CG Q7 Sportline, IS R8 before and DG R8 now, Basalt Black Carrera GT, SG M3 DCT, Orange GT3RS, IS CLK63 Black Series On order: 2010 R8 V10
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GMWNashville Colonel 172 Rep 2,373 Posts Drives: 19 G05, 16 F80, 10 E70x5D Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (2)	just take it in and say it needs oil..
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BM2006i Second Lieutenant 96 Rep 272 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I did bring it back to the dealer 2 weeks ago and i thought that they had topped it..but didn't. i told them that 1)my blades were not clearing 2)windshield wiper fluid low 3)oil level low and the service guy said, all that would be taken care off. I said ok. and a few days ago i noticed that the Windshld fluid was still low, and oil level is the same. I double checked the papers and he/they didn't do any of those mentioned EXCEPT the blades and tire pressue. And he wanted me to Give him "5" when BMW calls.. No way!.. I just ignored it. Well, going back to get oil change in april. I have topped it myself and also added wndshid fluids.. now things are all good. Dealers say one thing but does another or not doing it at all.. what's up with that?
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SJNESH Private First Class 25 Rep 164 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: fairfax, VA iTrader: (0)	I went this morning to my local dealership. after 3k miles on my car the oil was at the minimum. top offs are not "covered under warranty". if you bought the car from them the they'll pay for it otherwise its out of pocket. cost me 7 bucks. __________________ 08 E92 335i l BLK SAP/BLK l BURL l STEP l CA l NAV l ZPP l ZSP l ZCW l SAT l 6FL
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