Does your X6 "drink" engine oil

Henry1515 · 07-18-2009, 09:42 AM

My X6 35i is only 2 weeks old and I got a warning that its engine oil is low.

Then after checking by the workshop, they add one litre of engine oil into the engine and they say this is very normal. Does you guys have the same encounter or only me?

chuck92103 · 07-18-2009, 10:08 AM

First 12k miles my X6 did not use enough oil causing the light to come on. Some do and some don't.

Yours sounds like it was not filled all the way to begin with.

teagueAMX · 07-18-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Henry1515

My X6 35i is only 2 weeks old and I got a warning that its engine oil is low.

Then after checking by the workshop, they add one litre of engine oil into the engine and they say this is very normal. Does you guys have the same encounter or only me?

Two weeks old doesn't say much - how many miles?

A quart during break-in may be a little high but not unheard of.

Henry1515 · 07-19-2009, 08:04 AM

It has done 890km so far.

teagueAMX · 07-19-2009, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Henry1515

It has done 890km so far.

That converts to 553.02 miles US.

Using 1 quart in that short distance seems a little bit high.

dmlgc · 07-19-2009, 09:06 PM

my 50i need a quart after about 3 weeks and about 1500 miles.

archwerks · 07-19-2009, 10:54 PM

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my 50i need a quart after about 3 weeks and about 1500 miles.

Is that consistently 1qt/1500+/- ?
I notice my X6/35i is burning more (1 qt/2000 km) than winter time.
In June / July weather @ 20-28 oC & perhaps i'm driving more in sport mode w/ dry pavement.

dmlgc · 07-19-2009, 11:32 PM

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Is that consistently 1qt/1500+/- ?
I notice my X6/35i is burning more (1 qt/2000 km) than winter time.
In June / July weather @ 20-28 oC & perhaps i'm driving more in sport mode w/ dry pavement.

no..no that was when it was brand new after that went about another 6000 miles before asking for a quart (I drive it hard). gone about another 10000 and it hasn't asked for any more.

Kojak · 07-20-2009, 09:25 AM

I'm at 23K mi in my 35i and have never needed to add oil. Perhaps I should check but I'm counting on the engine computer to let me know if it needs oil.

akraptor · 07-22-2009, 09:48 PM

Just added 1 liter after my first 10k km. Strange the computer showed "low level" ?!?! 1 liter less is low level?!!

archwerks · 07-23-2009, 05:44 AM

I think engine oil helps cool the turbo chargers too.
BMW engines r all high performance type so engine oil is important.

archwerks · 07-23-2009, 05:46 AM

I think engine oil helps cool the turbo chargers too.
BMW engines r all high performance type so engine oil is important.

chuck92103 · 07-25-2009, 10:19 AM

Funny. This thread made me check my oil level again and now it says there is too much oil.

I had it changed a few months ago and checked it then and the reading was normal.

Deda · 07-25-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by chuck92103

Funny. This thread made me check my oil level again and now it says there is too much oil.

I had it changed a few months ago and checked it then and the reading was normal.

yeah that sucks!

sorry to hear man.

teagueAMX · 07-25-2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by chuck92103

Funny. This thread made me check my oil level again and now it says there is too much oil.

I had it changed a few months ago and checked it then and the reading was normal.

Did the dealer screw up up or is it the sensor?

Nothing like a good 'ol dipstick. EMP's don't affect 'em and neither does a messed up computer.

dmlgc · 07-25-2009, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by chuck92103

Funny. This thread made me check my oil level again and now it says there is too much oil.

I had it changed a few months ago and checked it then and the reading was normal.

The day i picked mine up the was an oil warning, they drain all the oil and put back a quart at a time. They said the 7 series had same issue when it went dipstick-less> Most of the time mine is between min and max, it has told me to add a quart twice.
Not sure about the 35i but SA told me I had an oil over flow that would hold up to a quart, think this maybe from lessons learned with the 7 series. Other than the stupid ass running boards this is my other least favorite feature, if you are going to take away the dipstick make the damn sensor works right.

chonko · 07-25-2009, 11:36 PM

Over 11,000 miles, not a problem with the oil consumption yet.

chuck92103 · 07-26-2009, 07:01 AM

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Over 11,000 miles, not a problem with the oil consumption yet.

That you know of. As we have demonstrated time after time, the iDrive display cannot be trusted.

I bet a dollar to a donut the oil level is fine and the sensor is broken since it registered fine after service.

When I take it in for service in a month or two I will have it replaced.

teagueAMX · 07-26-2009, 08:56 AM

I realize eliminating the dipstick projects an image of technical sophistication, but why remove it from the engine. Has anyone reported a blown engine because of iDrive?

BaNaNaBoy69 · 07-27-2009, 01:40 AM

After a short road trip, my iDrive gave me a low oil warning after shutting off the engine. When I started up my car again, I looked at the Service Info / Engine Oil Level screen. It said engine oil low, add 1 quart. I've been driving my X6 since October 2008 and it's at 9000 km. The first Scheduled Maintenance is at 10000 km. Is this normal?

archwerks · 07-27-2009, 05:45 AM

Maintenance requirement is calibrated to how each car is driven & mileage every bmw is different.

archwerks · 07-27-2009, 05:46 AM

Maintenance requirement is calibrated to how each car is driven & mileage every bmw is different.

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chuck92103 Major 91 Rep 1,209 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	First 12k miles my X6 did not use enough oil causing the light to come on. Some do and some don't. Yours sounds like it was not filled all the way to begin with. __________________ 2011 535i 2008 VW GTI
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Henry1515 Private 5 Rep 81 Posts Drives: X6 35i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	It has done 890km so far.
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dmlgc Lieutenant Colonel 89 Rep 1,882 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW X6MC - 335D Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Carlsbad, CA iTrader: (0)	my 50i need a quart after about 3 weeks and about 1500 miles.
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Kojak Private First Class 8 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 535i M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	I'm at 23K mi in my 35i and have never needed to add oil. Perhaps I should check but I'm counting on the engine computer to let me know if it needs oil.
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akraptor Lieutenant 45 Rep 464 Posts Drives: 35 D Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Romania iTrader: (0)	Just added 1 liter after my first 10k km. Strange the computer showed "low level" ?!?! 1 liter less is low level?!!
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archwerks Captain 20 Rep 683 Posts Drives: x6 3.5i VR Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	thirsty engines. I think engine oil helps cool the turbo chargers too. BMW engines r all high performance type so engine oil is important.
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archwerks Captain 20 Rep 683 Posts Drives: x6 3.5i VR Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	thirsty engines. I think engine oil helps cool the turbo chargers too. BMW engines r all high performance type so engine oil is important.
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chuck92103 Major 91 Rep 1,209 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	Funny. This thread made me check my oil level again and now it says there is too much oil. I had it changed a few months ago and checked it then and the reading was normal. __________________ 2011 535i 2008 VW GTI
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teagueAMX Colonel 60 Rep 2,087 Posts Drives: Some are road worthy Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: So Cal, USA iTrader: (0)	I realize eliminating the dipstick projects an image of technical sophistication, but why remove it from the engine. Has anyone reported a blown engine because of iDrive?
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BaNaNaBoy69 ****** 10 Rep 207 Posts Drives: E88 Join Date: May 2009 Location: BC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E88 128i Cabri ... [0.00]	After a short road trip, my iDrive gave me a low oil warning after shutting off the engine. When I started up my car again, I looked at the Service Info / Engine Oil Level screen. It said engine oil low, add 1 quart. I've been driving my X6 since October 2008 and it's at 9000 km. The first Scheduled Maintenance is at 10000 km. Is this normal? __________________ 2005 BMW X3 30i [E83] Retired 2009 BMW X6 xDrive35i [E71] Retired 2009 BMW 128i Cabriolet [E88] Alpine White / Coral Red Boston Leather / Moonlight Black Softtop / High-Gloss Black Trim / 18" W Spoke Wheels / Navigation / Premium / Premium Sound / Sport / PDC
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