Massive Oil Release

[Awntchi]

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Originally Posted by Awntchi

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.

Yes i read this just when I bought my X and followed it when checking the oil. Until I took it to the dealer (Dubai) for a top up...its for free there. The technician told me to have a coffee as the car needs to be cool before checking the level and topping up. Same thing in Sweden minus the free part....they thought I was making a run for it and came after me telling me I have to pay haha

Nonetheless, I belive the issue in this thread is linked to a bad head gasket with the possibility of over filling with oil. My friend made this mistake with his 4.8is and the car basically threw up the excess oil, damaging the gaskets...resulting in the coolant entering places it shouldn't.