[QUOTE=Awntchi;1070044]Bmw does not recommend the engine being warm when checking or topping up the oil. Both BMW Dubai and Gothenburg told me this. Also, is it possible that the engine had too much oil in it before it leaked?

As for the milky stuff in the oil, sure it could come from the ccv pipes/hoses but that's just an indicator to a faulty headgasket. I've had my fair share of overheating or milky bmw engines over the years and changing the ccv, rocker gaskets, hoses and even manifolds might make it a bit better but it will not last.

If you do decide to start the car eventually, check the exhaust for white or bluish smoke, uneven idle, engine temperature, coolant level and rough acceleration. These are the prime indicators for a blown head gasket.


Checking oil level
Approximate capacity is 8.2 US quarts/ 7.8 liters.
Oil consumption depends on driving style and operating conditions.

1. With the engine at operating temper- ature, i.e. after at least 6 miles/10 km of continuous driving, park the vehi- cle in a horizontal position
We recommend that you mix the
stick out and wipe it off with a clean lint-free cloth, paper towel, or similar material
2. Switch off the engine
3. After approx. 5 minutes, pull the dip-
4. Slide the dipstick carefully all the way into the dipstick tube and pull it out again.
The oil level should be in between the two marks on the dipstick
5. Slide the dipstick all the way into the dipstick tube again.

This is a direct pull from the X5 BMW manual.

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