how much oil does your v8 burn
04-28-2009, 10:04 AM
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My Ride: 2006 Titanium Silver 550i, with all the bells and whistles!!
I'll admit to driving close to redline once in a while...
but I am surprised that I have had to add a litre 5000km after my last oil change? Is this normal?
(PS my average fule consumption is approximately 17mpg, to give a sense of how soft I drive
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but I am surprised that I have had to add a litre 5000km after my last oil change? Is this normal?
(PS my average fule consumption is approximately 17mpg, to give a sense of how soft I drive
)
04-28-2009, 10:45 AM
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My Ride: '05 545 Titanium Silver, Black Leather - Nav, Logic 7, Cold weather.
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I think if you drove it easy the entire year you would not have to add anything, but its those times that push it that do the trick. After the first Bear Mountain meet I had to add a quart of oil and after this last one my car was telling me it needed an oil change.
04-28-2009, 11:00 AM
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None on my '06 550i-- computer always read full. (I drive mostly highway, which is easy on the car.)
You are using the BWM performance oil, correct? Dealer maintained, right?
I average about 20 mpg.
You are using the BWM performance oil, correct? Dealer maintained, right?
I average about 20 mpg.
04-28-2009, 12:53 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i - Metallic Mystic Blue, Sport Package, STEPTRONIC Auto Transmission, Leather Interior, Power Front Seats w/Lumbar Support, Xeonon Head Lights (Angel Eyes), Park Distance Control (PDC), 6-CD Changer, Adaptive Head Light, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Professional Radio, Premium Sound Package 13-Speakers Logic 7, Weather Band Radio, Voice Control (for Bluetooth Telephone Operatoin), 18" Run Flats, Rain-Sensing Wipers, Front/Rear Heated Seats, Flat Tire Monitor (FTM), Moonroof, Fold Down Rear Seats, Hardwired Valentine One
Originally Posted by psam550' post='861739' date='Apr 28 2009, 03:00 PM
None on my '06 550i-- computer always read full. (I drive mostly highway, which is easy on the car.)
You are using the BWM performance oil, correct? Dealer maintained, right?
I average about 20 mpg.
You are using the BWM performance oil, correct? Dealer maintained, right?
I average about 20 mpg.
+1 - I push it once in awhile -- but other than that, it seems to stay topped-off. Although, I do only average about 17 MPG...
04-28-2009, 04:12 PM
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1) On a new engine oil burning is usually caused by not breaking-in the engine properly (the piston rings do not form a proper seal)
2) On an old engine oil burning = engine wear (worn piston rings let oil through)
Driving style will not affect oil burning.
This is different from oil leakage due to failing gaskets etc. If you look around your engine and you see no oil leaks, then you are buring oil due to 1 or 2 above.
2) On an old engine oil burning = engine wear (worn piston rings let oil through)
Driving style will not affect oil burning.
This is different from oil leakage due to failing gaskets etc. If you look around your engine and you see no oil leaks, then you are buring oil due to 1 or 2 above.
04-29-2009, 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by sleeper50' post='861676' date='Apr 28 2009, 02:04 PM
I'll admit to driving close to redline once in a while...
but I am surprised that I have had to add a litre 5000km after my last oil change? Is this normal?
(PS my average fule consumption is approximately 17mpg, to give a sense of how soft I drive )
but I am surprised that I have had to add a litre 5000km after my last oil change? Is this normal?
(PS my average fule consumption is approximately 17mpg, to give a sense of how soft I drive
)