16000 miles and still not used any oil.

gaz26 · 03-10-2012, 03:35 AM

First service due in 1000 miles and my 520d has still not used any oil after 16000 miles. Very impressive

delvek · 03-10-2012, 04:59 AM

550i probably have used 2-3 quarts in .5 quart increments over the 1 year / 10,000 miles I have owned the car. I always leave a quart in my trunk so when the low oil light comes on I add .5 quart.

JNoSol · 03-10-2012, 10:32 AM

BMW allows you to service it in 1k miles early!

stealth.pilot · 03-10-2012, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by gaz26

First service due in 1000 miles and my 520d has still not used any oil after 16000 miles. Very impressive

Same with my car. No oil used at all in 4000 miles.

SomeRandomer123 · 03-10-2012, 02:45 PM

The first 1200 miles, it drank oil but after break-in, very frugal!

rexus300 · 03-11-2012, 12:06 AM

Doesn't matter if it doesn't use oil. Don't keep pushing that car without changing that dirty oil each 10k miles if you own it.

delvek · 03-11-2012, 05:11 PM

I agree, I need to make an appointment to change the oil, i just past 10k Miles.

JNoSol · 03-11-2012, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by delvek

550i probably have used 2-3 quarts in .5 quart increments over the 1 year / 10,000 miles I have owned the car. I always leave a quart in my trunk so when the low oil light comes on I add .5 quart.

The 535i N55 doesn't have this problem. But for the 550i, is there an explanation of where the oil goes to? Sneaking pass the piston rings or going into your intakes?

crmgr · 03-12-2012, 11:07 AM

My M-Sport just passed 10,000 with no add oil light. Even the electronic dip stick says I'm OK. My 2008 E60 needed a quart after 6,000. This is a lease, so I'll probably just wait until 15,000 for the first change even though my service reminder says 18,000. Will see if my dealer gives me a hard time.

the_rangdo · 03-12-2012, 01:15 PM

14,500 miles on mine, no oil used. Booked in for an oil service in 3 weeks ready for a nice long drive/holiday.

delvek · 03-12-2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JNoSol

Quote:

Originally Posted by delvek

550i probably have used 2-3 quarts in .5 quart increments over the 1 year / 10,000 miles I have owned the car. I always leave a quart in my trunk so when the low oil light comes on I add .5 quart.

The 535i N55 doesn't have this problem. But for the 550i, is there an explanation of where the oil goes to? Sneaking pass the piston rings or going into your intakes?

I can't explain it other then sustained high speed driving. I really don't know where it is going.

JNoSol · 03-12-2012, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by delvek

I can't explain it other then sustained high speed driving. I really don't know where it is going.

Weird. If it's going into the intake, it would be nice if someone makes the oil catch cans for the F10.

delvek · 03-14-2012, 04:52 AM

Agreed, there has been lots of discussion on the topic but nothing conclusive. Its not that much if a bother for me although a catch-can would be of interest.

crmgr · 03-14-2012, 09:49 AM

Checked my electronic dipstick yesterday and I was down a quarter after 10,000 miles. Think that's pretty good if you buy into the theory that you can go 15,000-18,000 miles between oil changes.

03-10-2012, 03:35 AM	#1
gaz26 Second Lieutenant Drives: Z4 sdrive35, X3, 1M Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: .UK Posts: 200 iTrader: (0)	16000 miles and still not used any oil. First service due in 1000 miles and my 520d has still not used any oil after 16000 miles. Very impressive
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delvek Major Drives: F10 550i Msport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Rhineland, Germany Posts: 1,130 iTrader: (0)	550i probably have used 2-3 quarts in .5 quart increments over the 1 year / 10,000 miles I have owned the car. I always leave a quart in my trunk so when the low oil light comes on I add .5 quart. __________________ 2011 550i M-sport:Mods: Hartge ECU (490hp/497ps@5500rp 531ft-lb/720Nm@2000rpm), ACSchnitzer suspension, ACSchnitzer sport exhaust, Msport Spoiler, Shadowline Grille, Color matched front reflectors, dvdinmotion. MyBavarianBeast: http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=530637 Future: 2014 F82 M4

03-10-2012, 02:45 PM	#5
SomeRandomer123 Colonel Drives: F30 328i Luxury - Sport Auto Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lancashire, North West England, UK Posts: 2,046 iTrader: (0)	The first 1200 miles, it drank oil but after break-in, very frugal! __________________ Gone: 2006 BMW E60 520d SE 6MT Gone: 2009 BMW E90-LCI 330d SE 6MT - Awesome! 28th May 2009 - 28th May 2012 Current: 2012 F30 328i Luxury 8AT - Loving it! My 328i thread!http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=712673

03-11-2012, 05:11 PM	#7
delvek Major Drives: F10 550i Msport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Rhineland, Germany Posts: 1,130 iTrader: (0)	I agree, I need to make an appointment to change the oil, i just past 10k Miles. __________________ 2011 550i M-sport:Mods: Hartge ECU (490hp/497ps@5500rp 531ft-lb/720Nm@2000rpm), ACSchnitzer suspension, ACSchnitzer sport exhaust, Msport Spoiler, Shadowline Grille, Color matched front reflectors, dvdinmotion. MyBavarianBeast: http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=530637 Future: 2014 F82 M4

03-12-2012, 01:15 PM	#10
the_rangdo First Lieutenant Drives: 530d F11 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rochdale Posts: 311 iTrader: (0)	14,500 miles on mine, no oil used. Booked in for an oil service in 3 weeks ready for a nice long drive/holiday. __________________

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JNoSol Captain Drives: F02 750Li and E70-Sport (N55) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kansas City Posts: 710 iTrader: (0)	BMW allows you to service it in 1k miles early!

03-11-2012, 12:06 AM	#6
rexus300 Private First Class Drives: car Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 148 iTrader: (1)	Doesn't matter if it doesn't use oil. Don't keep pushing that car without changing that dirty oil each 10k miles if you own it.

03-12-2012, 11:07 AM	#9
crmgr Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 BMW 535XI M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 40 iTrader: (0)	My M-Sport just passed 10,000 with no add oil light. Even the electronic dip stick says I'm OK. My 2008 E60 needed a quart after 6,000. This is a lease, so I'll probably just wait until 15,000 for the first change even though my service reminder says 18,000. Will see if my dealer gives me a hard time.

03-14-2012, 04:52 AM	#13
delvek Major Drives: F10 550i Msport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Rhineland, Germany Posts: 1,130 iTrader: (0)	Agreed, there has been lots of discussion on the topic but nothing conclusive. Its not that much if a bother for me although a catch-can would be of interest. __________________ 2011 550i M-sport:Mods: Hartge ECU (490hp/497ps@5500rp 531ft-lb/720Nm@2000rpm), ACSchnitzer suspension, ACSchnitzer sport exhaust, Msport Spoiler, Shadowline Grille, Color matched front reflectors, dvdinmotion. MyBavarianBeast: http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=530637 Future: 2014 F82 M4

03-14-2012, 09:49 AM	#14
crmgr Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 BMW 535XI M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 40 iTrader: (0)	Checked my electronic dipstick yesterday and I was down a quarter after 10,000 miles. Think that's pretty good if you buy into the theory that you can go 15,000-18,000 miles between oil changes.

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