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Originally Posted by JBHorner
Is the assertion that this is unique to BMW vehicles? I have had 16 vehicles over the last 9 years. Two of them were BMWs. I've never had the oil get so low that it doesn't register on the dipstick. One the cars (a Honda S2000) was a very high-reving car, which would likely burn more oil. (And it did.) But during the course of the first five thousand miles, there was never a point where the total oil replaced was equal to all of the oil the engine could hold.
I've seen that rationale here a few times, and I have to say that it doesn't wash with me...unless it is unique to BMWs.
Joel
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I don't understand when you say the total oil replaced is equal to all the oil the engine can hold.
If the oil is not registering at all on the dipstick (not even below the measurement area) I would think it would need a maximum of 2 quarts. This motor holds much more than 2 quarts. A new motor using 2 quarts in the first 3500 miles is not a problem unless there is a bad seal or some other similar problem. I am not familiar with the oil usage of BMW's motors just Porsche's which use allot of oil without it being a problem.
To feel more at ease call the service dept. and ask them if it's a problem.
Also the oil spec. is in the manual.
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Last edited by BG624; 04-17-2007 at 08:49 PM.
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