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10-16-2011, 12:24 PM | #2 |
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5W 30 yes... Preferably with specification "BMW LL-04"
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10-17-2011, 01:45 AM | #4 |
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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.
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10-17-2011, 09:02 AM | #5 | |
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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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10-17-2011, 09:04 AM | #6 |
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Surely can only be diesel in the oil?
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10-17-2011, 09:17 AM | #7 |
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Quite so; aforementioned theories from knowledgable forum members include HP fuel pump seals, injector over-fuelling or DPF regeneration issues; however, I can't see how unburnt DPF cycle fuel could find its way into the oil sump.
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10-17-2011, 09:22 AM | #8 |
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Yes you'll notice how I cleverly did not expand on any theories of exactly how the fuel came to be there....
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10-24-2011, 03:33 PM | #10 | |
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I own the car and intend on keeping it for a while yet! I have a service package but wont be using that for a while yet due to my lower mileage. |
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10-25-2011, 03:30 AM | #11 | |
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Years ago I subscribed to the old-school principle of early and frequent oil changes and there are many who still do. However, considering that BMW probably don't want to end up with a reputation for lubrication related engine failure, I personally adhere to their recommendations. If you decide to go ahead, the approved oil spec, as clearly defined on page 269 of your owner's handbook , is BMW Longlife-04/Castrol Edge Turbo Diesel 5W-40: http://www.castrol.com/castrol/produ...tentId=7027069 |
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10-27-2011, 03:06 PM | #12 | |
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I obviously have a more recent manual than you. |
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