08-04-2017, 07:02 PM | #1 |
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50i loves to eat oil :)
My 50i piggy politely asked me on the screen today to feed him 2 quartz of extra fine oil. So I scratched my head and went to nearest parts store and bought Castrol 0w-20 and fed this pig 2 quartz. Exactly the amount to get oil level from min to max on the electronic "dipstick"
It serves me well and I tend to push a lot often, so I'm happy as long as it delivers performance on demand I'll continue to feed him tasty oil he loves so much |
08-04-2017, 08:49 PM | #3 |
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It says in my manual 0-20 0-30 or 0-40 as preferred oils and a bunch of alternatives as well. I would personally used something like 10-40, but I'll just follow the manual to avoid issues
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I'd try to use the thinner oils in colder climates And the thicker oils in hotter climates. |
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I've gone through a couple dealer top-offs. Call some nearby dealerships and ask them if any do free top offs. Some don't, some do but with an appointment (which is dumb and unnecessary), and a few you can swing by anytime.
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08-05-2017, 08:52 PM | #7 |
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Hey kanvas, how often on average you top off oil in your e63tu? Just want to know rough estimate, like every 5k miles or more often? I guess it depends on how you drive it too?
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Since ownership (Aug. 2014), I think I've topped it off 3 or 4 times. By no means an aggressive driver, but I don't baby it either. If the road opens up or am on a freeway on ramp, that's when I push it; it goes through an Italian tune-up once in a while when I hit up the mountain twisties
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Two times I've had to pull over and fill her up. |
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I just got my CPO 50i in Feb and have seen the low oil warning twice already. 4 quarts in 4000 miles. I just had service done and they said its within spec. 1 quart per 750 miles is within spec. I had them give me 2 extra quarts for the trunk for next time.
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Not sure if you buy into it, but the manual also prescribes BMW LL certified oil. I definitely don't think it's a big deal if you're reasonably close to your next official service but if you're just at the start of a service interval I could foresee a circumstance where BMW could give you some headaches on the off-chance that you need any warranty work where the choice of oil could have theoretically had an impact.
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Kinda disappointed but I expected it eventually...
2017 50i. 6700 miles. Going down the interstate with the cruise set at 83MPH on the start of a 500 mile road trip and "DING" goes the oil meter. Only yellow, then 75 miles later "DING" again and now it is critical and red. Had to stop and I hate stopping except for fuel. Love the car but god dam at +$85K and 6 months old I should not need to exit and buy two quarts of oil. No dealers around so not an option. FYI. Every dealer I visited in the previous generation just ran me through the bay and topped it off for free like they should FWIW. Just pissed I had to stop and pay for oil.
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I would be worried if it's not eating oil - then there's an issue, but as long as it eats - it's healthy engine and working as it should - be happy man It gets a bit better after breaking in period, but it will still eat oil, just not as often. It's probably a good idea to carry 2 quarts in the trunk side storage behind panel - costs less than $20 and doesn't smell |
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I'm pretty sure you're suppose to us 5W30 cause that's what the dealership sells.
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My 2010 750i and 2012 750i V8 ActiveHybrid (what a rocket that was)....required oil every 1,000 miles or so. Insane. I still get letters from "ambulance chaser" class action lawyers trying to get me to sign on with one of their lawsuits against BMW for high oil consumption.
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I used LIQUI MOLY 5W-40 couple weeks ago. It seems like guys that do oil changes every 5k have significantly smaller oil consumption.
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