oil change question

tonee8519 · 12-06-2005, 04:00 PM

On the computer of my car, everytime I turn off the car the "engine oil" display always comes up and i don't know why. I went to my dealer and they say my oil change is not due yet.

but when i check the oil level on the computer myself, on the display it states, "oil level down to minimum."

Now, what's wrong?

HRC · 12-06-2005, 04:31 PM

Check your engine oil level, is it low? How many bars? Sounds like you need to add a quart, doesn't mean you need an oil change. BTW, how many mile do you have on your car?

Danny

tonee8519 · 12-06-2005, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by HRC

Check your engine oil level, is it low? How many bars? Sounds like you need to add a quart, doesn't mean you need an oil change. BTW, how many mile do you have on your car?

Danny

yeah, right. I think I need to add a quart. lol Just read this on the manual on page 110.

So, do you buy and add the oil yourself? or go to the dealership?

David328M-Sport · 12-06-2005, 04:46 PM

As HRC correctly said, it seems that your oil level is low. Generally when there is a problem, the car will remind you upon switch off to attend to the matter. Things like fuel reserve, low oil (as in your case) etc.

Check it out carefully but if you do need to top up the engine with oil, put exactly what has been requested, not more. Even erring on the cautious side is better than overfilling.

You can either DIY with fully synthetic oil as stated in the manual or at least buy the oil from the dealer but fill it yourself if the want to charge you for it.

Take care.

LEDZEP · 12-06-2005, 05:03 PM

I would take it to the dealer and let them top it off (for free). If your OBC says you need oil, then you need oil. Whomever you talked to at the dealership was stupid not to realize or tell you what that meant.

Sho · 12-06-2005, 05:07 PM

Usually dealer will refill the oil for free.

longtran · 12-06-2005, 05:12 PM

yes, they top it off for free. they did it for me twice. first time was at 7000 second time around 14000.

tonee8519 · 12-07-2005, 02:38 PM

what kind of oil do you guys recommend adding if I happened to wanna do it myself?

HRC · 12-07-2005, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tonee8519

what kind of oil do you guys recommend adding if I happened to wanna do it myself?

I used the BWM oil at the dealer. Maybe some day i'll go back to redline but for now, I'll use the dealer stuff.

Danny

longtran · 12-07-2005, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tonee8519

what kind of oil do you guys recommend adding if I happened to wanna do it myself?

its free at the dealer. why would you want to go out and buy it??? the bmw oil is castrol 5-30 synthetic oil. they just put their logo on it.

txusa03 · 12-07-2005, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tonee8519

what kind of oil do you guys recommend adding if I happened to wanna do it myself?

IT FREE, drive to the dealer and let them complete the process in 20 minutes (from time you drop off to time you drive out). In the mean time, go lounge on their snack bar and get some kaloche, muffins, soda, or coffee.

dude007 · 12-07-2005, 03:05 PM

I would add oil my self. It takes time to get to the dealer + 20 min service + time to get home. I think $5 for oil is better than waste time. Anyway, I always carry oil in my trunk, just in case something happens on the road and I won't be stuck in cold until tow truck arrives.

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