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      10-17-2011, 09:02 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by xenon View Post
How many miles have you done? You say a 2012 model which presumably is September 2011 or newer - if you're having to top up already you've got a problem.
Very good point and I agree that the OP has a problem if there's a discernible drop in the oil level so soon. However, he might be planning an early unscheduled oil change - some people chose to do this.
I have exactly the opposite with my Sep '10 535d in that, without ever adding anything, the oil level was exactly on the top notch of the dip-stick for the first 11k miles, but within the past 1.5k, it's inexplicably risen by about 3mm, confirmed by the on-board display indicating yellow overfull.
Various theories currently abounding and the car's booked into the dealer tomorrow morning.
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