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      07-21-2013, 06:46 PM   #22
propkaPT
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Originally Posted by bbbbmw View Post
Many new cars I've had over the years will burn a quart of oil at 3-5k miles, as the rings "seat" themselves, and then it stops. Prob not a problem. Be sure to use the appropriate weight synthetic oil, however - I buy the BMW oil from the dealer, as it tends to be the cheapest, strangely enough.
I think you are absolutely right about this as mine stopped burning oil after 7k or so. I had to add 2 quarts throughout the 19k i have on the car now
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