Oil Level Sensor?
10-10-2006 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by hollywoodtrash' post='339373' date='Sep 28 2006, 01:49 AM
Same thing happened to me two weeks ago. I-drive said to add a quart of oil. I added it. Everything was ok after that.
Same problem with new 530 XI. It started when stoping at downhil redlight. Checked with I-drive always stated "oil level ok". Then I visited the repair shop at BMW, they said not to worry. Now it happens every day when I turn off the engine. I check with the I-drive and it is ok. Is it a gauge malfunctioning? This should not happen with this kind of car. :thumbsdown: :thumbsdown:
10-10-2006 | 02:20 PM
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I've got a late 2003 530i with the M54 engine. In the past 10 months I've had the minimum oil light come on twice, each time my dealer confirmed that it needed a litre of oil. Seems quite strange and I don't over rev my engine that much. Never had this happen to be in my previous E46s with the same type of M54 engine. However the 325iSE did require a oil top up after about 5000 miles from new but that was the only time.
10-10-2006 | 07:35 PM
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Here is a couple of pics, there crappy because I just took them at night with my cell cam and a flashlight...
This one is with the dipstick pulled out...
This one is with the dipstick pulled out...
10-10-2006 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by katheikia' post='343570' date='Oct 11 2006, 10:22 AM
There is a dipstick under the hood, I had an issue with my oil level sensor..took it to the dealer and they showed me the dipstick.
All other went dipstick-less, sucks IMO :thumbsdown:
10-10-2006 | 08:12 PM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
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2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Plus it is common that the new BMW engine consumes oil, I don't rev my engine during break-in but my 523i shows a minimum oil level at around 8000km.
I went back to the dealer and they say is quite normal as oil are needed during break-in to seal the engine
the situation is much worst on the M5 they say. One owner come in every-week to get a top up.
I went back to the dealer and they say is quite normal as oil are needed during break-in to seal the engine
the situation is much worst on the M5 they say. One owner come in every-week to get a top up.
10-10-2006 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' post='343582' date='Oct 11 2006, 11:12 AM
Plus it is common that the new BMW engine consumes oil, I don't rev my engine during break-in but my 523i shows a minimum oil level at around 8000km.
I went back to the dealer and they say is quite normal as oil are needed during break-in to seal the engine the situation is much worst on the M5 they say. One owner come in every-week to get a top up.
I went back to the dealer and they say is quite normal as oil are needed during break-in to seal the engine
the situation is much worst on the M5 they say. One owner come in every-week to get a top up.