N54 oil consumption normal?

E90Company · 12-14-2012, 05:48 PM

I would change the oil between 3-5k. 7k max.

uniter · 12-14-2012, 06:36 PM

My 07 ate oil until I replaced the PCV valve with an RB model. I used to carry 2 qts in the trunk.

diddlkiss · 12-14-2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by uniter

My 07 ate oil until I replaced the PCV valve with an RB model. I used to carry 2 qts in the trunk.

whats the RB model?its a upgrade PCV valve?

olston84 · 12-14-2012, 10:12 PM

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I was worried about my car, until I found this thread. It seems that after several road-trips, with some spirited driving, my oil level light will come on. I'm glad to see this seems to be somewhat normal.

Same here.

ihc95 · 12-14-2012, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by diddlkiss

whats the RB model?its a upgrade PCV valve?

yup. I got mine this week and I'm going to have it installed when I have my FMIC and charge pipe installed.

uniter · 12-14-2012, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by diddlkiss

whats the RB model?its a upgrade PCV valve?

Yes sir, RB has an upgraded PCV for sale. You'll have to search, sort of an arcane process for buying it.

diddlkiss · 12-14-2012, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by uniter

Yes sir, RB has an upgraded PCV for sale. You'll have to search, sort of an arcane process for buying it.

can you send me a link?
I try to search on google or e90post,but I cant found it.
I search RB model PCV..no way..
thanks so much

Blzn335 · 12-14-2012, 11:27 PM

I have a 07 65k miles. Drive her like its stolen. Jb4 dci and doesn't eat any oil. I change oil every 7.5k and never need to top off. I guess I got lucky.

LivinLrge · 12-15-2012, 09:05 PM

I have a 2011 335is, mine takes a quart of oil every 4500 miles or so. I change the oil when it tells me too... 12-13K/change. I just had my first oil change last month at 12700.

Supra98 · 12-16-2012, 10:32 PM

I have put ams oil in my car since i bought but recently put mobil 1 in and for some reason my car burns through it like no other. Never burned any ams oil so i'll be switching back on my next oil change.

uniter · 12-19-2012, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by diddlkiss

can you send me a link?
I try to search on google or e90post,but I cant found it.
I search RB model PCV..no way..
thanks so much

Probably against forum rules to direct link... He doesn't make it easy to find

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=RobBeck+PCV+paypal

P-rex · 12-19-2012, 05:48 PM

I find this odd... I've had my 2011 335is for 6 months with 15000 clicks added to the existing 25k and absolutely no oil issues... And I'm tilt on my car since day 1

I would see another SA and a different dealership.... Especially if its under warranty....

FitzMLife · 12-19-2012, 11:38 PM

Strange, I'm over 70k miles and haven't put a drop of oil in the car since it was last changed almost 5k ago.

These cars just burn it?

GooseMSU · 06-02-2021, 12:38 AM

My e92 n54 just seems to be burning oil so much quicker than anyone elses. I'm burning half a quart of oil in 20 miles. Lots of white smoke. Have done compression and leak down test, both came out very impressive. 190 across the board for the compression test and 2% loss for leak down test across the board. I'm nearly positive it's got to be the turbo seals but even if those were bad, would I be burning oil this fast? Is this type of consumption more likely to result in an engine rebuild? Thanks for any help

jamaicaLemons · 06-02-2021, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GooseMSU

My e92 n54 just seems to be burning oil so much quicker than anyone elses. I'm burning half a quart of oil in 20 miles. Lots of white smoke. Have done compression and leak down test, both came out very impressive. 190 across the board for the compression test and 2% loss for leak down test across the board. I'm nearly positive it's got to be the turbo seals but even if those were bad, would I be burning oil this fast? Is this type of consumption more likely to result in an engine rebuild? Thanks for any help

Your turbo must be really bad😂 I wouldn't worry about your motor

Saif2018 · 06-02-2021, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GooseMSU

My e92 n54 just seems to be burning oil so much quicker than anyone elses. I'm burning half a quart of oil in 20 miles. Lots of white smoke. Have done compression and leak down test, both came out very impressive. 190 across the board for the compression test and 2% loss for leak down test across the board. I'm nearly positive it's got to be the turbo seals but even if those were bad, would I be burning oil this fast? Is this type of consumption more likely to result in an engine rebuild? Thanks for any help

Something is seriously wrong here, if you said a quart a 1000 miles probably, but in 20, that's insane oil consumption.

You need to get the car properly checked out, top down, take the undertray off and check properly for any leaks as well.

May well be your turbo seals, if you can see where it's leaking from good, otherwise you'll probably have to go straight for the turbos.

Dave92N54 · 06-02-2021, 05:46 PM

Seems like way too much. 20 miles is insane, I'd believe your turbo seals are contributing if the car is smoking a ton but I doubt they'd leak THAT badly. I'd be willing to bet it's leaking somewhere else too.

trb1 · 06-03-2021, 10:49 AM

I disagree. a totally blown out turbo will DUMP oil fast. like very fast.

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uniter Black on Black on Black. 43 Rep 532 Posts Drives: 335i/6mt Sport,Nav,Prem. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Hope, PA iTrader: (1)	My 07 ate oil until I replaced the PCV valve with an RB model. I used to carry 2 qts in the trunk. __________________ LEMANS BLUE M-TECH E92->PROCEDE REV3::BIEHNTUNE FLASH::ETS 7" FMIC::RACELAND DPS::OS GIKEN 1.5 WAY::DEFIV DIFF LOCKDOWN::DEFIV OCC::DEFIV INTAKE::RB PCV
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Blzn335 Private 2 Rep 80 Posts Drives: E92 335i Sport Premium Manual Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Phoenix iTrader: (0)	I have a 07 65k miles. Drive her like its stolen. Jb4 dci and doesn't eat any oil. I change oil every 7.5k and never need to top off. I guess I got lucky.
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LivinLrge First Lieutenant 217 Rep 353 Posts Drives: M4 Competition Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: West Palm Beach iTrader: (3) Garage List 2021 BMW M4 Comp [0.00] 2011 335is [9.83]	I have a 2011 335is, mine takes a quart of oil every 4500 miles or so. I change the oil when it tells me too... 12-13K/change. I just had my first oil change last month at 12700.
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Supra98 Private First Class 1 Rep 141 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ohio iTrader: (1)	I have put ams oil in my car since i bought but recently put mobil 1 in and for some reason my car burns through it like no other. Never burned any ams oil so i'll be switching back on my next oil change.
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P-rex Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 250 Posts Drives: Black 335is DCT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	I find this odd... I've had my 2011 335is for 6 months with 15000 clicks added to the existing 25k and absolutely no oil issues... And I'm tilt on my car since day 1 I would see another SA and a different dealership.... Especially if its under warranty....
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FitzMLife Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 257 Posts Drives: 2021 Hockenheim Silver M2C Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW M2C [0.00]	Strange, I'm over 70k miles and haven't put a drop of oil in the car since it was last changed almost 5k ago. These cars just burn it?
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GooseMSU New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335XI Join Date: May 2021 Location: Chicago, Il iTrader: (0)	Oil Consumption My e92 n54 just seems to be burning oil so much quicker than anyone elses. I'm burning half a quart of oil in 20 miles. Lots of white smoke. Have done compression and leak down test, both came out very impressive. 190 across the board for the compression test and 2% loss for leak down test across the board. I'm nearly positive it's got to be the turbo seals but even if those were bad, would I be burning oil this fast? Is this type of consumption more likely to result in an engine rebuild? Thanks for any help
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Dave92N54 Major 535 Rep 1,173 Posts Drives: 09 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Westminster, Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [10.00]	Seems like way too much. 20 miles is insane, I'd believe your turbo seals are contributing if the car is smoking a ton but I doubt they'd leak THAT badly. I'd be willing to bet it's leaking somewhere else too. __________________ 09 E92 335i 6MT / Alpine White / Coral Red / VRSF 7.5" / VRSF DCI / VRSF Catless Downpipes / VTT Charge Pipe / Turbosmart RacePort Gen V / RB OEM Billet Turbos / CD919 Custom Tune / Bilstein PSS9s
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trb1 Private First Class 67 Rep 128 Posts Drives: 09 335i Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Grand Rapids, MI iTrader: (0)	I disagree. a totally blown out turbo will DUMP oil fast. like very fast.
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