5800 Miles, Alert says Oil Below Minimum

mrwma237 · 07-14-2008, 11:02 AM

I haven't brought it in for service yet, never changed my oil once, though been wanting to.

My dealer should replace my oil since the indication came up right? or is this something I need to take care on my own.

thanks.

ThePrinzeofcatz · 07-14-2008, 11:04 AM

i believe i got the same warning and i just added more oil

i2iSTUDIOS · 07-14-2008, 11:05 AM

You'll have to top the oil off yourself but if I were you I would change the oil asap. The first oil change should happen early with a brand new car, lots of detergents and various lubricants in the car when it's new.

DANMACINSD · 07-14-2008, 11:34 AM

There are a gazillion threads on here about when to change oil. It equates to this; if you lease, change it when it recommends (~14,000 miles). If you own, by recommendation of many, change every 7000 miles. In your case, you need to top off the oil ASAP. The dealer, if close, will perform this task for free with no appt needed. I just had mine topped off a couple of weeks ago.

zsapphire7 · 07-14-2008, 11:43 AM

The dealer should cover the top off. I got a service light around that many miles too which indicated +1qt. Take it in and bmw will cover it under the maintenence/service free program.

darkphantom · 07-14-2008, 11:45 AM

top off as in just drop more quarts in ? they won't change it out?

BMdblU · 07-14-2008, 12:00 PM

just top it off with a quart, it's normal after that many miles.

darkphantom · 07-14-2008, 12:01 PM

I think i'm going to get it changed soon...

mrwma237 · 07-14-2008, 12:08 PM

very nice. thanks.

yeah, i would hope they would just change all oil and give me new qts.

grymattr · 07-14-2008, 12:25 PM

I had the same thing. Called the dealer, drove in, in 5 minutes I was on my way after they poured a quart of oil in the car. No cost.

If you're not getting this level of service I'd question your dealer.

alan93rsa · 07-14-2008, 09:17 PM

I keep a quart in the trunk. Should I need it I'll just add it. I only live about 15 minutes from dealer. For a $7.00 quart of oil there is no way I will waste the time.

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mrwma237 Polytech Trooper 49 Rep 190 Posts Drives: 2018 F36 440i Gran Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: 310/South Bay Beach Cities Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	5800 Miles, Alert says Oil Below Minimum I haven't brought it in for service yet, never changed my oil once, though been wanting to. My dealer should replace my oil since the indication came up right? or is this something I need to take care on my own. thanks. __________________ Drive w/ Passion Bucket!
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ThePrinzeofcatz Captain 50 Rep 642 Posts Drives: e92 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Florida iTrader: (3)	i believe i got the same warning and i just added more oil __________________ Sleeper...
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i2iSTUDIOS Captain 91 Rep 870 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (1)	You'll have to top the oil off yourself but if I were you I would change the oil asap. The first oil change should happen early with a brand new car, lots of detergents and various lubricants in the car when it's new. __________________ 2007 E92 335i / 6MT / Monaco Blue Metallic / Gray Dakota Leather / Comfort Assist / Premium / Sport / Heated Seats / Navi / Active Steering / Active Cruise Control / Park Distance Control / Rear Sunshade / Sirius MODS PicoTray / M3 Steering Wheel / Front OEM Aero Lip / Bimmian Aluminum Pedals / CDV / Ram Air Scoops / Painted Reflectors / HID 5000k / LED Angels / M Perf. Shifter / Euro Light Switch / 8500 x50 / Center Armrest Pouch / JB4 / BT
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DANMACINSD First Lieutenant 57 Rep 324 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 535i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SAN DIEGO iTrader: (1)	There are a gazillion threads on here about when to change oil. It equates to this; if you lease, change it when it recommends (~14,000 miles). If you own, by recommendation of many, change every 7000 miles. In your case, you need to top off the oil ASAP. The dealer, if close, will perform this task for free with no appt needed. I just had mine topped off a couple of weeks ago. __________________ 13 535i Msport
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zsapphire7 Colonel 111 Rep 2,368 Posts Drives: 08 e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (21)	The dealer should cover the top off. I got a service light around that many miles too which indicated +1qt. Take it in and bmw will cover it under the maintenence/service free program.
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darkphantom Banned 631 Rep 5,945 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The place for Bimmers iTrader: (4)	top off as in just drop more quarts in ? they won't change it out?
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BMdblU Brigadier General 155 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	just top it off with a quart, it's normal after that many miles.
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darkphantom Banned 631 Rep 5,945 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The place for Bimmers iTrader: (4)	I think i'm going to get it changed soon...
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mrwma237 Polytech Trooper 49 Rep 190 Posts Drives: 2018 F36 440i Gran Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: 310/South Bay Beach Cities Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	very nice. thanks. yeah, i would hope they would just change all oil and give me new qts. __________________ Drive w/ Passion Bucket!
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grymattr Private 8 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	I had the same thing. Called the dealer, drove in, in 5 minutes I was on my way after they poured a quart of oil in the car. No cost. If you're not getting this level of service I'd question your dealer.
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alan93rsa First Lieutenant 7 Rep 311 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Crimson Red/Black Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (1)	I keep a quart in the trunk. Should I need it I'll just add it. I only live about 15 minutes from dealer. For a $7.00 quart of oil there is no way I will waste the time. __________________ Alan
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