got the oil level at minimum light...

TurboSid · 04-02-2009, 07:57 PM

is that normal? I just received the "Oil level at minimum, add 1 quart of oil" light on my dash. I stopped by bmw but the parts department was closed, the guy up front just casually said "u can just add 1 qrt of synthetic or stop by in the morning and they'll top it off"

I have 13,000 miles on the car... i guess maybe because i'm getting close to my service date that its time to add some oil?

sflgator · 04-02-2009, 08:13 PM

The N54 engine burns oil...period. Although kind of annoying, it's totally normal. At least BMW will top it off for you @ n/c or you can do what many ppl (including myself) do; that's buy and keep at least 1 extra QT of the Castrol Synthetic or Mobil 1 Synthetic oil in your trunk at all times. Just add 1 QT when it says it's low.

TurboSid · 04-02-2009, 08:16 PM

ok just wanna make sure thats normal...

10w30? i know the m6 uses 10w60 or some shit

XPO186 · 04-02-2009, 09:41 PM

5W30

XPO186 · 04-02-2009, 09:44 PM

btw, my car doesn't burn oil (or I never give it the chance to burn oil)

I do my own oil changes religiously every 5-5.5k and the only time the indicator has shown anything but full was after the break in oil change.

I've filled with 6.5 qts every time.

Diggy Diggy · 04-02-2009, 09:49 PM

You haven't changed your oil yet? I've just got a few miles over 9k and I've changed it 3 times already. I haven't noticed any burning oil.

Diggy Diggy · 04-02-2009, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XPO186

btw, my car doesn't burn oil (or I never give it the chance to burn oil)

I do my own oil changes religiously every 5-5.5k and the only time the indicator has shown anything but full was after the break in oil change.

I've filled with 6.5 qts every time.

Weird, I do 7qrts.

XPO186 · 04-02-2009, 10:03 PM

I've heard as low as 6, and as much as 7.

6.5, for me, gets the 'full' line so I don't mess with it.

XPO186 · 04-02-2009, 10:06 PM

Oh, I just thought of this:

When I installed my FMIC there was a good bit of oil in the stock IC @ approx 10-12k mi... if the motor isn't burning it, it's definitely going somewhere. This just justifies getting an OCC sooner rather than later.

ElliottP · 04-03-2009, 04:08 AM

I got the same warning around 9900. I guess I drive it hard. Here's the official oil list: http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...ngineOils.aspx

I got the Valvoline kind at Walmart for about $6 USD

lawdude · 04-03-2009, 10:29 AM

Mobil 1 0W40 is what I use when I change my oil (I change it about every 6000 miles or so).

exidisjon · 04-03-2009, 10:47 AM

Dont mix oil to top it off. Iheard it isnt good.
Use the 5-30 BMW synthetic oil to top it off. Best to just stop by dealer and ask for a bottle they will just give you a bottle to top it off.

AndreyATC · 04-03-2009, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lawdude

Mobil 1 0W40 is what I use when I change my oil (I change it about every 6000 miles or so).

+1 for Mobil 1 0W40
I do it in the middle of service intervals (15K) at 7500

It's wierd how you have to do 0W40 for Mobil, but 5W30 for Castrol

P.S. I never had to add oil within 7500mil intervals

TurboSid · 04-03-2009, 12:28 PM

ok so i got this done today... i tried to check the oil in the lot but it was saying "measuring not available" or some shit...

as i get back to work it says "oil at minimum level, add 1 qt." .... now i saw the guy holding a qt of oil in his hands and althought i didn't see him pour it in he would have no reason to lie. so why is the car still saying its low on oil??

ontopofm · 04-03-2009, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lawdude

Mobil 1 0W40 is what I use when I change my oil (I change it about every 6000 miles or so).

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndreyATC

+1 for Mobil 1 0W40
I do it in the middle of service intervals (15K) at 7500

It's wierd how you have to do 0W40 for Mobil, but 5W30 for Castrol

P.S. I never had to add oil within 7500mil intervals

I thought Mobil 1 is good for only 5000 miles? I could be wrong

Tschuss · 04-03-2009, 01:43 PM

low oil warning light - I've had my car for 2.5 years and 22k miles. It has never burned oil. However there was a failure in this warning light circuit. If I remember correctly it was the sending unit that failed. Covered under warranty. Amazing how old technology can fail like this.
-B

07E92SGLB335 · 12-03-2009, 05:31 PM

my low oil light comes on every 500-600 miles under normal driving conditions...one of the hundreds of issues my '07 335i has. I'm trying to find a way to get rid of my car short of selling it to someone else.

TurboSid · 12-03-2009, 07:19 PM

i haven't had any more low oil lights... but im almost at the spot where the first time the oil light came on.

got_psi · 12-03-2009, 07:29 PM

pfffft

Ender514 · 12-03-2009, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 07E92SGLB335

my low oil light comes on every 500-600 miles under normal driving conditions...one of the hundreds of issues my '07 335i has. I'm trying to find a way to get rid of my car short of selling it to someone else.

that doesnt sound right.

i have 8500 miles and its come on twice

335iheLLraiseR · 12-03-2009, 09:54 PM

ive gotten one more frequently in the last 6 months than the 2+ years of ownership.

funny as it gets more common with the increase of white smoke at startup, and a slight increase in the famous whistle.

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TurboSid Brigadier General 1164 Rep 3,274 Posts Drives: 2022 M4Cx BSM/FR Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 335i [0.00]	ok just wanna make sure thats normal... 10w30? i know the m6 uses 10w60 or some shit
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XPO186 Colonel 134 Rep 2,740 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (19)	5W30
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XPO186 Colonel 134 Rep 2,740 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (19)	btw, my car doesn't burn oil (or I never give it the chance to burn oil) I do my own oil changes religiously every 5-5.5k and the only time the indicator has shown anything but full was after the break in oil change. I've filled with 6.5 qts every time.
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XPO186 Colonel 134 Rep 2,740 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (19)	I've heard as low as 6, and as much as 7. 6.5, for me, gets the 'full' line so I don't mess with it.
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XPO186 Colonel 134 Rep 2,740 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (19)	Oh, I just thought of this: When I installed my FMIC there was a good bit of oil in the stock IC @ approx 10-12k mi... if the motor isn't burning it, it's definitely going somewhere. This just justifies getting an OCC sooner rather than later.
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ElliottP Private First Class 30 Rep 196 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (0)	I got the same warning around 9900. I guess I drive it hard. Here's the official oil list: http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...ngineOils.aspx I got the Valvoline kind at Walmart for about $6 USD __________________ My introduction: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=246615 Stats: 2008 E92 335i \| Manual \| Style 230 19" wheels \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Black Leather \| Gray Poplar \| I-Drive \| Cold Weather \| Premium \| iPod USB Mods: Dinan Stage II ECU \| 30% Tint \| Breyton 18" Race GTS winter setup \| Black Grilles \| Keyhole-less Driver's Door
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