Low engine oil
04-04-2009, 06:18 PM
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Ive had my car for 5months now and only have a little over 6K miles on it. Just right now while doing a mini photoshoot i got check engine oil level its low add some. Hows that possible after 5months? i cant really say ive "pushed" or "raced" my car. the car does vibrate a bit on idle also.
04-04-2009, 06:21 PM
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Not uncommon to need some oil before a service interval (15K miles....remember most oil changes are done around 3K-6K miles anyway), most dealerships will do a complimentary top-off if the indicator goes off prior to service requirement....
Coolant is another fluid that may need topping off prior to a service requirement (I needed a top-off at 6K miles)
Coolant is another fluid that may need topping off prior to a service requirement (I needed a top-off at 6K miles)
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='836546' date='Apr 4 2009, 10:21 PM
Not uncommon to need some oil before a service interval (15K miles....remember most oil changes are done around 3K-6K miles anyway), most dealerships will do a complimentary top-off if the indicator goes off prior to service requirement....
Coolant is another fluid that may need topping off prior to a service requirement (I needed a top-off at 6K miles)
Coolant is another fluid that may need topping off prior to a service requirement (I needed a top-off at 6K miles)
04-04-2009, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by radzM550i' post='836574' date='Apr 4 2009, 07:53 PM
I got that message after 1k of driving. 
on my old 550 the message came out after about 4k.
on my old 550 the message came out after about 4k.
04-04-2009, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='836581' date='Apr 4 2009, 10:02 PM
yeah, I think that oil message comes up a bit more with ///M models
04-04-2009, 11:39 PM
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heres the thing tho guys....after adding some oil the message was gone but the car shakes violently and it doesnt idle. jumps up and down.
04-05-2009, 08:56 AM
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bump....any help before i take it in to dealer tom?
04-05-2009, 09:03 AM
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I think you need to change your oil again. Make sure you use 7 quartz of BMW 5-30 oil (I think). There's a DIY thread.\
edit-take it to the service and let them deal with it since your car is 2008
edit-take it to the service and let them deal with it since your car is 2008
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Originally Posted by hyethug015' post='836979' date='Apr 5 2009, 11:56 AM
bump....any help before i take it in to dealer tom?