Engine oil warning/options?

[andrewx]

Hi guys, I am now at around 7800 KM, then the "Engine oil at minimum level" warning showed up.

I only sent the car back in the dealer maintenance once, the system never remind me since,
I am trying to look for the engine oil that came with the car, but I am not sure I will be able to find it. If not, what would be a good engine oil brand alternative?

Thanks guys!

[gblansten]

Originally Posted by andrewx

Hi guys, I am now at around 7800 KM, then the "Engine oil at minimum level" warning showed up.

I only sent the car back in the dealer maintenance once, the system never remind me since,
I am trying to look for the engine oil that came with the car, but I am not sure I will be able to find it. If not, what would be a good engine oil brand alternative?

Thanks guys!

Add 0W-30 full synthetic API SL rated or higher.

Castrol Syntec European Formula is widely available.

[sandwi54]

Oil consumption is fairly typical for BMW V8. My 50i needs two quarts every 7,000 miles or so.

[andrewx]

Originally Posted by gblansten

Add 0W-30 full synthetic API SL rated or higher.

Castrol Syntec European Formula is widely available.

Thanks gblansten! Would you think the Mobile1's 0W-40 is gonna fit?

[andrewx]

Originally Posted by sandwi54

Oil consumption is fairly typical for BMW V8. My 50i needs two quarts every 7,000 miles or so.

Right, I took it back to the dealership and let them fill it up

[gblansten]

Originally Posted by andrewx

Thanks gblansten! Would you think the Mobile1's 0W-40 is gonna fit?

Yes it would. Download the BMW Driver's Guide app for your phone and have the whole owner's manual available any time. It's really helpful.

[gizmo958]

ive topped up my 17 x5m around 3 times with 1 litre topups and im at 5000miles. i have an inclusive service pack so i just pass by top up and on my way . dealer reckons its normal up to 5/6k miles . will see

[andrewx]

Originally Posted by gblansten

Yes it would. Download the BMW Driver's Guide app for your phone and have the whole owner's manual available any time. It's really helpful.

Got it! Thanks gblansten!

[andrewx]

Originally Posted by gizmo958

ive topped up my 17 x5m around 3 times with 1 litre topups and im at 5000miles. i have an inclusive service pack so i just pass by top up and on my way . dealer reckons its normal up to 5/6k miles . will see

Yeah man,. The bottle that came with with my car here in Canada is only 5W-30,
I am thinking to get the Mobile 1 0W-40 next time.

[andrewx]

Originally Posted by sandwi54

Oil consumption is fairly typical for BMW V8. My 50i needs two quarts every 7,000 miles or so.

Thanks! Thats the right range. I gonna fill it up when the warning light is on, lol

[secretariat]

I just got my second oil change done at 6600 miles. I always check my tire pressure and oil level at least a couple times a week. The problem with checking the oil is that it just let's you know that oil level is OK. You really need to go into reset oil level to see exactly how much oil you have in there. I finally did that and I was half way when I brought it in to change the oil. I'll keep a better eye on that in the future.

[andrewx]

Originally Posted by secretariat

I just got my second oil change done at 6600 miles. I always check my tire pressure and oil level at least a couple times a week. The problem with checking the oil is that it just let's you know that oil level is OK. You really need to go into reset oil level to see exactly how much oil you have in there. I finally did that and I was half way when I brought it in to change the oil. I'll keep a better eye on that in the future.

Man that's legit. I wouldn't thought about to reset the oil level at all, I just wait until whatever the light is up.
I did my first service around 3000 km I think, next one is about 11,000 km.

[AlexLou1222]

Haven't had the need to add oil, on my previous V8TT Bmw I had to do it every 3500-5000 miles, I used to carry a quart in my trunk but not anymore.

[gizmo958]

drinks much more in the first few thousand miles. my 16 x5m drank 2 litres till 5k miles , my 17x5m has had about 3 litres topped till till 6k miles . up till 6/7k miles they consume alot