F86/85 low engine oil warning

[musclenerd]

I just changed my engine oil 3K miles ago. This morning the low oil warning light came on. I added 1qt of oil per instructions on the screen.
Is this is normal, or should I bring the car to the dealer for a checkup?

[DgjoX6M2016]

Normal. Dealer always added 2qts when they topped off.

[YvesD]

Is 1qt equal to one litre?

[Kraftwerk AG]

Originally Posted by YvesD

Is 1qt equal to one litre?

A quick Google says a liter or litre as you say across the pond is equal to 33.81 oz. (1 qt = 32 oz.), so it's pretty close

[640ijims]

Your first question should be does your car normally require a quart or liter at 3000 miles,if not what changed? Dealer do oil change?
If this type of consumption is not normal for your car...back to dealer who changed oil for a peek filter& oil pan bolt gasket (s).

[musclenerd]

I changed the oil with Mobile1 0W-30(10 QT). Last time I changed the oil at 4K no warning light at all. This is my 1st BMW. I never add any oil to my Lexus SUVs for the last 15 years. I am not expecting to add any oil at all especially at 3K.
Thanks

[YvesD]

Originally Posted by Kraftwerk AG

A quick Google says a liter or litre as you say across the pond is equal to 33.81 oz. (1 qt = 32 oz.), so it's pretty close

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[YvesD]

Originally Posted by musclenerd

I changed the oil with Mobile1 0W-30(10 QT). Last time I changed the oil at 4K no warning light at all. This is my 1st BMW. I never add any oil to my Lexus SUVs for the last 15 years. I am not expecting to add any oil at all especially at 3K.
Thanks

Don't think it's anything to worry about, this particular engine seems to like to drink a little oil.

I've had my last two oil change batches tested, approx 5000 miles on each and there's virtually no wear on the engine.

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[kimi_fan]

Both my F15 50i and the F85 X5M required oil top offs every so often. Every service dept I've been to said it was normal, especially for the S63.

[x6m_bxny]

I find that when I drive mine hard it burns more oil.

[JMAN1111]

You need to change from bmw brand. Go with liqui moly or fuch.

[YvesD]

Originally Posted by JMAN1111

You need to change from bmw brand. Go with liqui moly or fuch.

And change the viscosity rating to 5 - 40?

[Yuille36]

The S63 engine consumes oil, it is not uncommon for it to consume 1 qt. or 1 liter of oil every 1000 miles during hard aggressive driving. That's what the owners manual says.
During my year of ownership, I've put in 3 qt. of oil thus far. And I thought that Mercedes-AMG was bad on oil consumption. Don't forget that those twin turbos sitting on top of the engine consume oil every time their spinning.

[JMAN1111]

Originally Posted by YvesD

And change the viscosity rating to 5 - 40?

Originally Posted by YvesD

And change the viscosity rating to 5 - 40?

Yes. I'm running 5w-40 as well.

[Yuille36]

I started using 0W-40, after my very first oil change. 5W-40, is also an excellent choice.

[musclenerd]

There is a sticker under the hood for oil viscosity 0W-30. I will drop my car off tomorrow for them to check out the engine.

[Yuille36]

BMW builds these engine with very tight tolerances, so a thinner weight oil flows better.
But offers less protection than a thicker oil. But there are many trade-offs versus one of another. So I found a happy medium with 0W-40 or 5W-40.

[musclenerd]

Originally Posted by Yuille36

I started using 0W-40, after my very first oil change. 5W-40, is also an excellent choice.

I cannot find Liqui Moly SAE 0W-40 only SAE 5W-40. Without the SAE motor oil, your OEM warranty is voided.

[Yuille36]

My warranty is already expired. No Worries.....