Engine oil low

sybaek9 · 08-16-2018, 08:04 AM

I'm at 4,700 miles and got the infamous "engine oil low add 1 qt" message. I've heard mixed answers in the past but

1) How long can you go until adding oil?
2) Is this oil add covered by BMW during the initial few years?

onfireX5 · 08-16-2018, 08:41 AM

A dealer will add a quart for you sure if you stop by. I would not go wide open throttle until you add the quart. Part throttle an 50 miles.

visualguy · 08-16-2018, 12:47 PM

Here we go again... Will they ever fix the oil consumption on their V8s? Maybe finally with the new engine revision in the M850i and the 2020 M550i (new cylinder walls and piston rings)? Let's hope.

marcvtec · 08-16-2018, 03:07 PM

This happens to a lot of turbo cars, including the N54.

Only solution I found was to switch to Redline and or liqui-moly oils

TheRealBob · 08-16-2018, 04:09 PM

I wouldn't consider 1 qt. at 4700 miles to be high consumption. Additionally, you'll find a wide variation in oil consumption related directly to driving style. I think we need to compile a lot more information as others chime-in with their consumption figures. Maybe I've missed it, but I'm not seeing this talked about as being a problem anyplace on the forum.

MTHX · 08-16-2018, 10:01 PM

4700 miles after your break-in?

i'm at 6000 miles and my level still good.

and since my brake in, have made 4 x 20 min lapping session and don't daily drive the car like my mom ...

i have and oiled change in 400 miles asked by the computer

Stuartlogan77 · 08-17-2018, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sybaek9

I'm at 4,700 miles and got the infamous "engine oil low add 1 qt" message. I've heard mixed answers in the past but

1) How long can you go until adding oil?
2) Is this oil add covered by BMW during the initial few years?

I received a legal notice for my 2015 550v8 to recover out of cost oil, battery and they offered $1k to 1.5k off next Bmw Purchase. See link below to the case.

Now given they covered the oil that did not bother me. The 3 x 19inch Goodyear tires that got bulges in the 1st year now that's another matter.

https://www.law360.com/cases/55fc7437740f663d07000003

elitex · 08-18-2018, 06:18 AM

13 M5 broken in soft- consumed oil

13 Audi S4 broken in soft- consumed oil

15 M5 broken in hard- no consumption.

Same for my 17 M3, 18 M4, and now my 18 M5.... Could be just coincidence.

joledog · 12-18-2020, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuartlogan77

I received a legal notice for my 2015 550v8 to recover out of cost oil, battery and they offered $1k to 1.5k off next Bmw Purchase. See link below to the case.

Now given they covered the oil that did not bother me. The 3 x 19inch Goodyear tires that got bulges in the 1st year now that's another matter.

https://www.law360.com/cases/55fc7437740f663d07000003

My companions got that additionally a legitimate notification for my 2019 550v8 to recuperate out of cost oil, battery and they offered $1k to 1.5k off next Bmw Purchase. See connect underneath to the case.

Presently given they covered the oil that didn't trouble. The 5 x 19inch Goodyear tires that got swells in the second year well that is another issue.

https://consumerlawfirmcenter.com/co...ne-harassment/

brava09 · 12-18-2020, 08:44 AM

This is my first car that I didn't need to add any amount of oil so far, and I am at about 16k miles...oil level is always at top, amazing really.

Crumbs · 12-18-2020, 09:13 AM

Think in 24K miles i put 3/4 qts in.

hoffmeister · 12-18-2020, 11:10 AM

Oddly bmws i have ordered or bought before they landed have not consumed much oil (to the tune of never having to add).

Current m5 ordered in the first batch of f90 shows full up to when it needs a change. Even with multiple track days mixed in. Current x7 50 same boat (sans the track days). M4 same. Last x5 50, 550, m3 bought off the lot all burned a ton.

Im sure its coincidence...that or they were abused in test drives before i bought them. Curious if anyone else noticed same.

Aronis · 12-18-2020, 02:45 PM

30 k miles, no oil issues.

add a quart. I assume you can afford it?

Mike

FatRear08 · 12-18-2020, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Aronis

30 k miles, no oil issues.

add a quart. I assume you can afford it?

Mike

Hahaha...cmon.

trev230 · 12-19-2020, 07:06 AM

Every single bmw turbo v8 I've owned I had to add a quart of oil at some point. My old X5M was always thirsty lol. F90 I've had to do it once around 9k mileage mark or so.

dappercivility · 12-20-2020, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by elitex

13 M5 broken in soft- consumed oil

13 Audi S4 broken in soft- consumed oil

15 M5 broken in hard- no consumption.

Same for my 17 M3, 18 M4, and now my 18 M5.... Could be just coincidence.

For my F90 M5C, i collected the car with 10miles on the clock, drove out of the dealers went on the main road i and revved to max revs the vehicle manual mentioned, 5k rpm. During the life before break in service i did bring the car up to 6k rpm just before the break in service. 1.5yrs later at 7900miles, no engine oil consumption issues whatsoever

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sybaek9 Private First Class 94 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 2018 M5 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Tysons Corner, VA iTrader: (0)	Engine oil low I'm at 4,700 miles and got the infamous "engine oil low add 1 qt" message. I've heard mixed answers in the past but 1) How long can you go until adding oil? 2) Is this oil add covered by BMW during the initial few years?
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onfireX5 Brigadier General 3619 Rep 4,532 Posts Drives: F90M5,F85X5M Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Va iTrader: (0)	A dealer will add a quart for you sure if you stop by. I would not go wide open throttle until you add the quart. Part throttle an 50 miles.
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visualguy Captain 183 Rep 795 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Here we go again... Will they ever fix the oil consumption on their V8s? Maybe finally with the new engine revision in the M850i and the 2020 M550i (new cylinder walls and piston rings)? Let's hope.
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marcvtec Banned 407 Rep 2,704 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	This happens to a lot of turbo cars, including the N54. Only solution I found was to switch to Redline and or liqui-moly oils
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TheRealBob Second Lieutenant 255 Rep 255 Posts Drives: '18 Bluestone M5 Join Date: May 2018 Location: North Florida iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't consider 1 qt. at 4700 miles to be high consumption. Additionally, you'll find a wide variation in oil consumption related directly to driving style. I think we need to compile a lot more information as others chime-in with their consumption figures. Maybe I've missed it, but I'm not seeing this talked about as being a problem anyplace on the forum.
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MTHX First Lieutenant 233 Rep 354 Posts Drives: 335XI MPerformance edition Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Québec Province iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 F90M5 [0.00]	4700 miles after your break-in? i'm at 6000 miles and my level still good. and since my brake in, have made 4 x 20 min lapping session and don't daily drive the car like my mom ... i have and oiled change in 400 miles asked by the computer
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elitex . 1232 Rep 1,918 Posts Drives: 22 M8C Coupe, 21 X5MC Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 Mercedes C63S ... [0.00] 2021 X5M Competition [0.00]	13 M5 broken in soft- consumed oil 13 Audi S4 broken in soft- consumed oil 15 M5 broken in hard- no consumption. Same for my 17 M3, 18 M4, and now my 18 M5.... Could be just coincidence. __________________ Previous 21 X5M MBB, 20 Evora GT, 20 C63S Coupe,19 X5 50i, 18 Giulia QV, 18 M5, 17 Evora 400, 18 LX570, 17 GT350,18 M4 Comp,17 R8 V10 ,17 M3 Comp,17 GT350,16 Escalade Plat ESV, 16 570S,16 911 GTS,15 M5, 15 LX570, 13 M5,13 Viper,14 Cayman S,13 M3,13 S4,10 RX8,12 A4,10 G37, 04 Mini Cooper S, 08 Scion TC, 06 Altima V6, 05 Altima, 01 Altima, 00 Altima, 94 Explorer, 92 Toyota Pickup, 98 Altima
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brava09 Lieutenant Colonel 767 Rep 1,683 Posts Drives: M4C xdrive Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	This is my first car that I didn't need to add any amount of oil so far, and I am at about 16k miles...oil level is always at top, amazing really. __________________ 22 M4 Competition xdrive 19 M5 Competition sold 16 F-Type S AWD sold 11 Audi RS5 Misano Red--sold 08 E92 M3 Jerez Black 6MT--sold 08 E92 335i 6MT traded in for M3
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Crumbs First Lieutenant 192 Rep 306 Posts Drives: 2018 F85 X5M Mineral White Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Think in 24K miles i put 3/4 qts in.
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hoffmeister Second Lieutenant 264 Rep 272 Posts Drives: 2018 M5, 2016 M4, 2015 X5 5.0 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Ny iTrader: (0)	Oddly bmws i have ordered or bought before they landed have not consumed much oil (to the tune of never having to add). Current m5 ordered in the first batch of f90 shows full up to when it needs a change. Even with multiple track days mixed in. Current x7 50 same boat (sans the track days). M4 same. Last x5 50, 550, m3 bought off the lot all burned a ton. Im sure its coincidence...that or they were abused in test drives before i bought them. Curious if anyone else noticed same.
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Aronis Brigadier General 2273 Rep 3,299 Posts Drives: 2018 M5 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Binghamton, NY iTrader: (0)	30 k miles, no oil issues. add a quart. I assume you can afford it? Mike __________________ 2018 M5 and 2019 Porsche Boxster GTS Prior. '94 325is, '97 M3 Lux, '16 M2
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trev230 Captain 351 Rep 604 Posts Drives: 2022 M5C Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	Every single bmw turbo v8 I've owned I had to add a quart of oil at some point. My old X5M was always thirsty lol. F90 I've had to do it once around 9k mileage mark or so.
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