01-10-2011, 01:12 AM | #1 |
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Low Engine Oil
The low engine oil warning has come on and is asking for a quart.
I've read some threads that say that it is normal to consume a high amount of oil during break-in of BMW's. But my 2009 X6 50i has over 10,000 miles on it. One thread said it happens normally. The manual says it depends on how you drive. Whaddya think? Do I just go to the dealer and buy a quart of the same oil and dump it in? Isn't there a risk of overfilling? Perhaps add 1/2-2/3 to start and see? Anyone else had this happen? Never since my 1978 Ford Fairmont in college... |
01-10-2011, 06:46 PM | #2 |
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If its asking for a quart you should be safe adding a quart. My E46 used to ask for a quart every few thousand miles almost on schedule. I started to keep one in the trunk at all times.
You should be OK with any of these. BMW Long-life rating LL-01 Approved Synthetic Oils for the US Market: * BMW High Performance SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Oil* (BMW part number 07 51 0 017 866) * Castrol Syntec European Formula SAE 0W-30 * Mobil 1 SAE 0W-40 * Pennzoil Platinum European Formula Ultra SAE 5W-30 * Valvoline SynPower SAE 5W-30 Use only oils with an API rating of SM or higher. |
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01-11-2011, 08:28 AM | #5 |
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I always have a qt of Mobil one 0w40 synthetic in my car. I have had to add 2 qts over the last 13k miles. Why do you guys go to the dealer to put a qt of oil in your car? Are you that afraid to put oil in your car?
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01-11-2011, 02:41 PM | #6 |
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Thanks for the feedback guys. Dealer confirmed "normal". High output engines, plus Dinan stage 1 as well...
Dealer puts it in for free and gave me a qt for the road. I will put in myself from now on unless I am near dealer. |
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