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07-10-2011, 06:38 PM
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As what have said by Wilton/some bro that this is BMW's new technology.
Think everyone here know the BMW engine is burning oil!:confused
My is done 11,800 Km and booked first service of oil change next week!
But end up I finally have to add 1 L oil after the warning signal coming out today.
What's your oil status?
PS: I called the BMW technician and he told me the oil better should be 0-40.
But I just can't find this when I driving at the middle of the high way to GZ.
So I added 5-40 instead. Would it any difference?
Think everyone here know the BMW engine is burning oil!:confused
My is done 11,800 Km and booked first service of oil change next week!
But end up I finally have to add 1 L oil after the warning signal coming out today.
What's your oil status?
PS: I called the BMW technician and he told me the oil better should be 0-40.
But I just can't find this when I driving at the middle of the high way to GZ.
So I added 5-40 instead. Would it any difference?
I just had my change last month over19 months and they say I burn 0.5L oil.
I used racing stuff before 0-30 and the car is much smoother and quiter.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engine_oil#Grades
07-10-2011, 06:47 PM
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I didn't research much into this topic since it seems to be normal for the new engines to burn some oil. What I read pre iously was that the manufacturing process of the BMW engine is so good these days, a thinner oil can be used (in the us is 0-30), so b4 all the piston rings got seated properly, it will consume some oil. Also in the us, if u don't use the recommended oil, the warranty will be void, apparently.
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I didn't research much into this topic since it seems to be normal for the new engines to burn some oil. What I read pre iously was that the manufacturing process of the BMW engine is so good these days, a thinner oil can be used (in the us is 0-30), so b4 all the piston rings got seated properly, it will consume some oil. Also in the us, if u don't use the recommended oil, the warranty will be void, apparently.