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Old 08-27-2012, 06:47 AM
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50i oil consumption

I have a 2012 50i that has about 8700 miles on it. This past weekend while on a 150 mile trip I got a message saying the engine oil level was at minimum amount. Is it normal for this engine to use a quart of oil in this few miles? Or should I take it in to the dealer even though it's not due for the oil change for 6000 more miles.
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I need to add a quart every 5000 miles or so.
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Old 08-27-2012, 10:40 AM
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Apparently, this is normal oil consumption. I think mine needed a quart after ~3000 miles. Just go to your dealer and they can top it off.
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perfectly normal bro.
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Old 08-27-2012, 03:19 PM
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Perfectly normal.

Just FYI- On M cars BMW had a spec of 1 liter per 1000km.... (or 1 quart per ~600 miles)

Top it off, BUT do not mix oils...if it has BMW oil in it, top with the same.

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I had to mix oils since I was in Northern Michigan where thee were no BMW dealers. I'll have to take it in and have the dealer change the oil.
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Lame BMW. My 2001 3.0 just did 5000 on an oil change. Didn't use a noticeable amount on the dipstick.
It has 350,000 miles.
While that is within BMWs spec. No other manufacturer would allow that out of a brand ne vehicle. (Once past break in) IE again before the next service.

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While that is within BMWs spec, no other manufacturer would allow that out of a brand new vehicle. (Once past break in)
Incorrect. Ford, GM, Toyota, Audi all have the same guideline, for a start. Pretty sure it is much broader than those four.
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I had to mix oils since I was in Northern Michigan where thee were no BMW dealers. I'll have to take it in and have the dealer change the oil.
if it's a lease, dont sweat it.

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Give it time for the engine to break in. My 35d used a quart of oil before the first oil change and again before the second oil change. I have not had to add any oil between changes since. Buy a quart of oil and keep in the X5 so you don't get caught away from the dealer again when you get a quart low again. That is what I did.
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