Oil low AGAIN
#1
Contributors
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Louisville, KY
Posts: 530
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2007 Mercedes Benz e63 AMG
My oil light warning came on today - its the 2nd time the car has been low on oil in its first 6400 miles. I do drive agressively and whatnot, but this seems a little odd to me. I stopped by the dealer today and they added another quart or so, and didnt seem too concerned.
Anything think this is a little more concerning? This makes 2 times they've added since I got the car...
Anything think this is a little more concerning? This makes 2 times they've added since I got the car...
#2
Senior Members
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Posts: 755
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2007 550i, Black Sapphire, SMG, M-Aerokit, Sports Package, Comfort Access, Logic 7,
Originally Posted by lawguy' post='438368' date='Jun 21 2007, 01:46 PM
My oil light warning came on today - its the 2nd time the car has been low on oil in its first 6400 miles. I do drive agressively and whatnot, but this seems a little odd to me. I stopped by the dealer today and they added another quart or so, and didnt seem too concerned.
Anything think this is a little more concerning? This makes 2 times they've added since I got the car...
Anything think this is a little more concerning? This makes 2 times they've added since I got the car...
I might have put at least 2 or 3 quarts of oil before even getting my first oil change. I called the dealer to ask if it was a faulty sensor and he said no, your engine just loves oil.
#3
Members
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Wheatfield, New York
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by lawguy' post='438368' date='Jun 21 2007, 04:46 PM
My oil light warning came on today - its the 2nd time the car has been low on oil in its first 6400 miles. I do drive agressively and whatnot, but this seems a little odd to me. I stopped by the dealer today and they added another quart or so, and didnt seem too concerned.
Anything think this is a little more concerning? This makes 2 times they've added since I got the car...
Anything think this is a little more concerning? This makes 2 times they've added since I got the car...
I have had this same problem since about 2000 miles. The Dealer has (1 & 2) drained the oil and found it had the correct amount, (3)changed the sensor, and recently (4) removed the sensor cleaned it and reinstalled it. These 4 trips to the dealer has not corrected the problem. I have 7000 miles on this car and I suspect the problem will come back in a month or so. I'm considering what my alternatives are if this happens again. This car should have been fixed by now. I don't like to take this car on trips of 100 miles or more because of this problem. Question: Has anyone gone past where I am with the Dealer and what can I expect?
#4
Contributors
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Louisville, KY
Posts: 530
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2007 Mercedes Benz e63 AMG
Originally Posted by hollywoodtrash' post='438370' date='Jun 21 2007, 04:55 PM
No worries lawguy,
I might have put at least 2 or 3 quarts of oil before even getting my first oil change. I called the dealer to ask if it was a faulty sensor and he said no, your engine just loves oil.
I might have put at least 2 or 3 quarts of oil before even getting my first oil change. I called the dealer to ask if it was a faulty sensor and he said no, your engine just loves oil.
Thx.
- Pete
#6
Contributors
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Posts: 7,790
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by hollywoodtrash' post='438370' date='Jun 21 2007, 11:55 PM
...your engine just loves oil.
Non of my M54 L6 engines ever needed any extra oil.
#7
Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='438665' date='Jun 22 2007, 06:43 PM
I didn't used to be like this.
Non of my M54 L6 engines ever needed any extra oil.
Non of my M54 L6 engines ever needed any extra oil.
ABC
#9
Same problem here also with a 520i, with 16.600 km.
I have already added 2 liters of oil and the warning (add another litter asap) come on again yesterday.
It doesn't look good to me. How in the world a brand new car could "drink" 3 liters of oil ?
Is there any official response from BMW?
I will check with one of the most trustworthy dealers in my country (Greece) and let you know.
Olus
I have already added 2 liters of oil and the warning (add another litter asap) come on again yesterday.
It doesn't look good to me. How in the world a brand new car could "drink" 3 liters of oil ?
Is there any official response from BMW?
I will check with one of the most trustworthy dealers in my country (Greece) and let you know.
Olus
#10
Contributors
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 1,986
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Why not have the oil changed now? Yes, you will pay for the service, but then you can better monitor oil usage. I had mine changed just after break-in and every 7,500 miles since.
I had the opposite problem with the oil sensor - it always read too much oil. But after v25 it has been reading correctly.
I had the opposite problem with the oil sensor - it always read too much oil. But after v25 it has been reading correctly.