Engine Oil Low?

szeleung · 11-05-2007, 07:17 PM

I'm 3k miles from my next oil change and my car indicated that it was low on oil. Is this normal? I was told by BMW service that this is a common problem for BMWs. I guess that's why each car comes with a quarter of their finest oil. Just curious if this is common. Thanks.

6Zylinder · 11-05-2007, 08:10 PM

This is not a problem! Its called oil consumption and is normal.
What are the miles your supposed to change the oil?

szeleung · 11-06-2007, 08:54 AM

I have about 15k on it now. I'm suppose to get one at 18k. One was done in the past by the previous owner. How often do you need to get an oil change?

Rips335iCoupe · 11-06-2007, 08:59 AM

I did a oil change at 2.5K, and plan on doing one at 6K, 10K, and then every 5K. I find it strange that BMW wants me to wait 15K, on a twin turbo car, before I change the oil.

szeleung · 11-06-2007, 11:44 AM

Well, one good reason why they want you to wait 15k is because they want to cut down on their costs. Remember, you are still under the 4yr/50,000 full maintenance warranty, which means your oil changes are free, but only at every 15k miles. Anything in between is a hit to your pocket.

szeleung · 11-06-2007, 11:44 AM

BTW, what's this ranking thing? (Private, lietenant, etc.) I don't get it? Can someone please tell me. Thanks.

6Zylinder · 11-07-2007, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by szeleung

I have about 15k on it now. I'm suppose to get one at 18k. One was done in the past by the previous owner. How often do you need to get an oil change?

Top up your oil and have it changed at the miles indicated.

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6Zylinder appreciate your car 5 Rep 351 Posts Drives: BMW 335i built 07/06 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: back in Europe iTrader: (0)	This is not a problem! Its called oil consumption and is normal. What are the miles your supposed to change the oil? __________________ My 335i The Ultimate Driving Machine...
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szeleung Banned 13 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 2006 E90, 6 Speed, Black/Black Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I have about 15k on it now. I'm suppose to get one at 18k. One was done in the past by the previous owner. How often do you need to get an oil change?
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Rips335iCoupe Banned 28 Rep 947 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Goodyear, AZ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	I did a oil change at 2.5K, and plan on doing one at 6K, 10K, and then every 5K. I find it strange that BMW wants me to wait 15K, on a twin turbo car, before I change the oil.
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szeleung Banned 13 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 2006 E90, 6 Speed, Black/Black Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Well, one good reason why they want you to wait 15k is because they want to cut down on their costs. Remember, you are still under the 4yr/50,000 full maintenance warranty, which means your oil changes are free, but only at every 15k miles. Anything in between is a hit to your pocket.
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