Oil Alert

tabindex · 06-19-2019, 06:49 PM

About two months of ownership of my 2017 50i and I just got the popup that I need to add 2 quarts of oil. It happened on my way to the airport. I'm parked there now. Any concern with me driving home, about 30 miles, before I add the oil?
Thanks.

turboawd · 06-19-2019, 07:09 PM

Restart and warning may go away if you're on border line. Just stop at a gas station and grab a quart. If weight isn't same it's no big deal

gqgambler · 06-19-2019, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tabindex

About two months of ownership of my 2017 50i and I just got the popup that I need to add 2 quarts of oil. It happened on my way to the airport. I'm parked there now. Any concern with me driving home, about 30 miles, before I add the oil?
Thanks.

Probably not, but just top off as soon as you can. I've been in the exact same situation with my X5M. Your warning goes off at minimum recommended level.

hufington · 06-19-2019, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by gqgambler

Your warning goes off at minimum recommended level.

I just had the situation when I was in the middle of nowhere. I drove lightly and was able to find a store to get the recommended type of engine oil after about 65 miles.

JMAN1111 · 06-19-2019, 07:52 PM

Hey Guys. Always keep an extra quart with you👍🏻

I know I do. Don't learn the hard way...

menelaos · 06-19-2019, 08:11 PM

...and always watch the spot where you parked it.
Typically, you get earlier signs, but think it is A/C condensation, you ignore it.
It happened to me, eventually revealing a high pressure oil leak.
Had to clean up and it cost me $1000 to do so.

tabindex · 06-19-2019, 08:20 PM

Thanks for all of the advice.

Maverik259 · 06-19-2019, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tabindex

About two months of ownership of my 2017 50i and I just got the popup that I need to add 2 quarts of oil. It happened on my way to the airport. I'm parked there now. Any concern with me driving home, about 30 miles, before I add the oil?
Thanks.

There had to be an auto store closer than 30 miles? But yes I also keep one in the back of the luggage area for these times. I get it about every 5k miles. 1-2 qts.

alphaod · 06-20-2019, 09:39 AM

When it's yellow and says add 2 qts you are fine to drive some 30 miles.

It's when it's red and shows that the oil is below the minimum you need to take caution.

I always carry a spare bottle in the trunk.

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tabindex New Member 12 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2017 x5 xdrive50i Join Date: May 2019 Location: Florida USA iTrader: (0)	Oil Alert About two months of ownership of my 2017 50i and I just got the popup that I need to add 2 quarts of oil. It happened on my way to the airport. I'm parked there now. Any concern with me driving home, about 30 miles, before I add the oil? Thanks.
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turboawd Banned 1636 Rep 2,995 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Restart and warning may go away if you're on border line. Just stop at a gas station and grab a quart. If weight isn't same it's no big deal
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JMAN1111 First Lieutenant 227 Rep 338 Posts Drives: F86 Black Fire X6M, F16 X6 50i Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Hey Guys. Always keep an extra quart with you👍🏻 I know I do. Don't learn the hard way...
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menelaos Lieutenant Colonel 1226 Rep 1,915 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X5 F15 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Cheboygan, MI iTrader: (0)	...and always watch the spot where you parked it. Typically, you get earlier signs, but think it is A/C condensation, you ignore it. It happened to me, eventually revealing a high pressure oil leak. Had to clean up and it cost me $1000 to do so.
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alphaod Mmmmm… 1150 Rep 2,426 Posts Drives: F15 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 xDrive50i [10.00]	When it's yellow and says add 2 qts you are fine to drive some 30 miles. It's when it's red and shows that the oil is below the minimum you need to take caution. I always carry a spare bottle in the trunk. __________________ 2015 BMW X5 xDrive50i BMW CCA 509766
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