2007 x5 4.8 low angine oil

[BG624]

Originally Posted by The Big Easy

We do have a dipstick over here!
I still need to post that picture.....mabye only for hot climates...
Do the Australians here have a dipstick on their E70s too?

Cheers,

Actually I think we in the US have a dipstick too but it's so easy to check it in the I Drive system.

[jst2878]

Originally Posted by BG624

Totally normal, I added a quart at 7,000 miles. A quart every 7,000 miles is actually low oil consumption. I dropped by the dealer and 10 munutes later I was on my way.

What year x5 4.8 do you have?

[BG624]

Originally Posted by jst2878

What year x5 4.8 do you have?

2007

[dbinc]

where is the dipstick located? from my understanding there is no dipstick either.

[Atsound]

Originally Posted by slawomir bogusz

My X5 got 7,000 miles. yesterday the low engine oil warning light went on on my dashboard. I checked the oil level and it showed me minimum level on stick. I checked my drivway and there is no oil stain on it, so I assume there is no leak. Please explain it to me before my appointment with dealer if it is normal to happen to brand new car. What could cause it. Waiting for yours answer.

Thank You,
Slavo

Same thing happened to me last Sunday and I just bough Mobil 1 at Kregen and added in. I had an appointment today for the Recall so asked my SA why was the engine oil level low? She said because the 4.8 is a big engine and it is normal to burn more engine oil.
When I checked the oil stick I did see the engine oil was somewhat darker than normal so I also requested them to perform the Oil Change (cost $118.85 including CA tax)

[BG624]

Originally Posted by dbinc

where is the dipstick located? from my understanding there is no dipstick either.

On the 4.8 motor it's right behind the engine oil filler cap which is on the front of the right side valve cover.

[BG624]

Originally Posted by Atsound

Same thing happened to me last Sunday and I just bough Mobil 1 at Kregen and added in. I had an appointment today for the Recall so asked my SA why was the engine oil level low? She said because the 4.8 is a big engine and it is normal to burn more engine oil.
When I checked the oil stick I did see the engine oil was somewhat darker than normal so I also requested them to perform the Oil Change (cost $118.85 including CA tax)

BMW uses Castrol synthetic not Mobil 1. Supposedly it's a special blend made for BMW (don't know about that) but when I had my dealer add a quart the container said Castrol synthetic and BMW. I keep a quart of the dealers Castrol oil in my car so I can add it myself if necessary.
The size of the motor has nothing to do with how much oil it burns, it's not necessarily a bad thing to burn some oil as long as it's not excessive and a quart every 7,000 or 8,000 miles is not excessive.

[dbinc]

BG624: Thanks for the information.

Regards to Castrol and Mobil 1, BMW actually used Mobil 1 before, but I guess contracts or whatever they call has been switched to Castrol. Personally I think Mobil 1 is better, but Amsoil is far superior to both Castrol and Mobil 1. Just wanted to share the information to everyone.

[BG624]

Originally Posted by dbinc

BG624: Thanks for the information.

Regards to Castrol and Mobil 1, BMW actually used Mobil 1 before, but I guess contracts or whatever they call has been switched to Castrol. Personally I think Mobil 1 is better, but Amsoil is far superior to both Castrol and Mobil 1. Just wanted to share the information to everyone.

Totally agree re. Mobil 1 and Amsoil. I thought it was interesting that the Castrol quart container at the dealer said BMW on it.
Probably just marketing BS but I would rather use the factory fill.

[jst2878]

does amsoil make anything for the rear differential of an X5?