skaffa

I have driven now 13 tkm and stick is just at min limit. TIme to add oil.

Skaffa

JDN

That is an interesting theory and would be fun to test with two identical cars. Unfortunately, I can barely afford one! If adding a little oil is the only issue I have with the car, I'll be perfectly happy. My 2004 Volvo S60 R consumes about a quart every 1,500 to 2,000 miles. Maybe it is just cars that I buy!
[/quote]I think there is a reason BMW asks you to keep varying your speed during break in. I've had some more knowledgeable people tell me that the rings won't seat without varying compression. The cars that I have owned that used oil on a regular basis were all broken in on the road with cruise control. Not going to do that any more. I'm a believer in varying engine speeds during break in.

tmarshall57

My 525D is just over 2 months old, has done 5000 miles. I checked the oil over the weekend and it required 3 pints. I-Drive says Oil change is not due until the car has done 18,000 miles. At this rate I'll have changed the oil myself with topups.

Most of my driving is UK motorway - anything between stationary on the M6 to 95 on the M6 Toll