2006 E90 330i oil issues

SoCal Supreme · 09-21-2009, 03:56 AM

Hello. I am an owner of a 2006 E90 sedan and I notice my oil light tends to come on extremely often (I always go to a local dealership/shop and pick up the recommended oil for my car) and I was wondering if there's a known issue with the 2006 E90 magnesium block. I'd also like to add that my last oil change was back in July this year (not too long ago). If anyone has information on this please inform.

Thank you for the support.

2006330iFTW · 09-21-2009, 02:06 PM

i haven't had any problems with my car with oil so far. knock on wood lol

323d · 09-22-2009, 12:06 PM

i have had similar problem too. but it seems our engines burn around a litre every 1200-1500km

F32Fleet · 09-22-2009, 12:18 PM

No oil burned since 18k miles (34k on the odo now).

jpsum · 09-22-2009, 05:11 PM

never have to add oil in between oil changes. It's always full or just one click below full.

rotaryboy · 09-22-2009, 10:15 PM

My 330 takes a quart every 7k miles. None of my Hondas/Acuras take a drop of oil.

captain worm · 09-23-2009, 10:38 AM

Different engines it appear have different characteristics where oil is concerned... I’ve had mine now 15k miles and not added a drop (in fact i'm a bit worried that the electric gauge is not working) but touch wood that’s just the way it is!

I did used to have an e46 316 however that was more like a 2 stroke than a 4 stroke with the amount of oil it used to drink... to the point where i went to the garage who told me that 1lt per something daft like 5kmiles was well within tolerances!

Spose it's just luck of the draw!

FCP Euro · 09-24-2009, 09:01 AM

Turbo engines tend to burn about a quart of oil, on average, between each oil change. There is nothing you can really do about it because it is just the nature of a turbo. The non-turbo cars that i had in the past did not burn any oil or loose any oil either.

Long story short, if it seems to be loosing a lot of oil, like a quart every 1K miles, then you have an issue. If it is only about 1 quart every 7K miles, I would not be to worried.

Richwm · 09-24-2009, 09:15 AM

Mine doesnt burn oil but I change my oil every 7500 miles. But my E46 burns one quart every 5K miles.

TommyK · 09-24-2009, 02:59 PM

i have to add a quart every 7000, it drinks it, now im up for an an oil change here in 1000 miles. how much oil does the 330i take, when i put in a quart after it told me it was low, it then whent up to to full level on my idrive.

**Matt** · 10-03-2009, 10:42 AM

I put in a quart about every 7K as well. I have heard it can depend on how well the car was broken in. If the rings were seated properly it will be less likely to burn oil and probably maintain better compression? Others with more tech skills can probably elaborate.

sly1types · 10-06-2009, 11:08 PM

I go through a 1/2 quart every 7k.

09-21-2009, 03:56 AM	#1
SoCal Supreme Enlisted Member 9 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: May 2009 Location: OC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 [0.00]	2006 E90 330i oil issues Hello. I am an owner of a 2006 E90 sedan and I notice my oil light tends to come on extremely often (I always go to a local dealership/shop and pick up the recommended oil for my car) and I was wondering if there's a known issue with the 2006 E90 magnesium block. I'd also like to add that my last oil change was back in July this year (not too long ago). If anyone has information on this please inform. Thank you for the support. Last edited by SoCal Supreme; 09-21-2009 at 03:57 AM.. Reason: forgot to add something
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2006330iFTW Private First Class 9 Rep 142 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	i haven't had any problems with my car with oil so far. knock on wood lol
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09-22-2009, 12:06 PM	#3
323d Major 53 Rep 1,436 Posts Drives: 335i E90 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: YVR iTrader: (4)	i have had similar problem too. but it seems our engines burn around a litre every 1200-1500km __________________ ZSP susp//18's 550i reps//blacklines/aftermarket grill//
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09-22-2009, 12:18 PM	#4
F32Fleet Lieutenant General 4024 Rep 10,686 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southeastern US iTrader: (0)	No oil burned since 18k miles (34k on the odo now).
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09-22-2009, 05:11 PM	#5
jpsum Major 304 Rep 1,088 Posts Drives: 2010 TSX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Haven area iTrader: (4)	never have to add oil in between oil changes. It's always full or just one click below full.
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09-22-2009, 10:15 PM	#6
rotaryboy Private First Class 2 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana iTrader: (3)	My 330 takes a quart every 7k miles. None of my Hondas/Acuras take a drop of oil.
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09-23-2009, 10:38 AM	#7
captain worm Enlisted Member 11 Rep 34 Posts Drives: E90 330i Step Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Birmingham, England iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 e90 330i [0.00] 2005 e46 320cd [0.00]	Different engines it appear have different characteristics where oil is concerned... I’ve had mine now 15k miles and not added a drop (in fact i'm a bit worried that the electric gauge is not working) but touch wood that’s just the way it is! I did used to have an e46 316 however that was more like a 2 stroke than a 4 stroke with the amount of oil it used to drink... to the point where i went to the garage who told me that 1lt per something daft like 5kmiles was well within tolerances! Spose it's just luck of the draw! __________________ '06 BMW E90 330i Auto, M Sport, Le Mans Blue, Lemon Leather, Bluetooth, Sun Protection Glass
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09-24-2009, 09:01 AM	#8
FCP Euro Lieutenant 10 Rep 462 Posts Drives: Volvo 850 T5 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Old Saybrook, CT iTrader: (0)	Turbo engines tend to burn about a quart of oil, on average, between each oil change. There is nothing you can really do about it because it is just the nature of a turbo. The non-turbo cars that i had in the past did not burn any oil or loose any oil either. Long story short, if it seems to be loosing a lot of oil, like a quart every 1K miles, then you have an issue. If it is only about 1 quart every 7K miles, I would not be to worried. __________________ sales@fcpeuro.com FCP Euro - European Car Parts Specialists
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09-24-2009, 09:15 AM	#9
Richwm Captain 79 Rep 924 Posts Drives: 06 E90 330i 6MT, 01 E46 330i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canyon Country, CA. iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 (Mar 05 build ... [8.00] 2020 Jeep JLU Wrangler [0.00] 2001 330i [9.00]	Mine doesnt burn oil but I change my oil every 7500 miles. But my E46 burns one quart every 5K miles. __________________ Mar 05 Build date,2006 E90 330i, Sport Package, Premium Package, TR MT-1's . V-1 Hard-wired power with custom V-1 Concealment Display . Rear fogs, Rear power outlet's, M short shifter knob, BlackLines, BMW Strut tower bar, CDV Delete, Front M3 wishbones + tension struts, BMW Performance shocks and springs, BMW Performance Brake kit F&R, OEM short shift kit. Rear M3 Guide rods and Wishbones. 2006 E-90 330i with 316,000 miles.
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TommyK Brigadier General 127 Rep 3,325 Posts Drives: E90 335i LCI Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i LCI [0.00] 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	i have to add a quart every 7000, it drinks it, now im up for an an oil change here in 1000 miles. how much oil does the 330i take, when i put in a quart after it told me it was low, it then whent up to to full level on my idrive.
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10-03-2009, 10:42 AM	#11
Matt Enlisted Member 2 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 330 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: suburbs of vancouver iTrader: (1)	I put in a quart about every 7K as well. I have heard it can depend on how well the car was broken in. If the rings were seated properly it will be less likely to burn oil and probably maintain better compression? Others with more tech skills can probably elaborate.
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10-06-2009, 11:08 PM	#12
sly1types Major 477 Rep 1,010 Posts Drives: F80M3 and E46M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KC iTrader: (0)	I go through a 1/2 quart every 7k. __________________ F80 M3-DCT MaxPSI CH, BM3 with F80 Paul E85 and Custom Rom track tune MCS 2Way Remotes Signature SV104 E46 M3 F85 X5M https://www.instagram.com/fastmacm3/
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