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[hyde]

My info system is telling me to add at least 1 quart of oil, the level is suddnely low. It has only 21k miles, is it OK for X5 to consume oil out of the blue like that?

Any suggestions?

[SteveMD]

Most engines consume some oil. If yourX5 is still covered by maintenance, and if convenient, just roll in and have them top it up. I can't be bothered to wait and all three of my cars use synthetic so I keep a 5 quart jug of Mobil 1 in the garage.

[hyde]

Originally Posted by SteveMD

Most engines consume some oil. If yourX5 is still covered by maintenance, and if convenient, just roll in and have them top it up. I can't be bothered to wait and all three of my cars use synthetic so I keep a 5 quart jug of Mobil 1 in the garage.

Thanks, I just changed the oil couple of months ago, now it shows at minimum. I have no idea if they put synthetic on mine, probably just normal oil, it won't hurt if I just add factory specified oil, right?

[particulardude]

I've got just under 8k on my '13 50i and I've received this warning twice already. Just had the dealer top it off.

[fatmatt0116]

Happens often to me.

[hyde]

Thanks guys. I was afraid it was something serious. I knew about Audis consuming engine oil but never heard Bimmers do that, especially only 2 months after most recent oil change. It was right at Minimum tick on screen.
Just rolled into Oyster Bay BMW (I don't really name dealers) and super nice receptionist called a super hip valet, he drove my X5 right in, he topped it off and also topped all other fluids as well and brought it right back around. Great people.

[Jimshorts]

My drinks a quart a month on average. Those turbos will drink that thing dry.

[n_sievers]

Same thing here with my X6. Cruising down the highway on a road trip doesn't use a drop but when doing local driving with a lot of turbo boosting taking place it becomes very thirsty (both oil and fuel)! No need to worry!

[hyde]

Thanks guys, will keep a quart or two handy from now on.

[SteveMD]

Originally Posted by Golden Horn

Thanks guys, will keep a quart or two handy from now on.

Walmart has 5 quart jugs of Mobil One and (I think) Castrol. WOrks out way cheaper in the long run.

[sburke91]

While not inexpensive, ECS tuning has the BMW synthetic at a reasonable price, and it comes in a nice zip-tied plastic bag, perfect for storing in the car.

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E70-X5_...rvice/ES10318/