Got the very low engine oil warning. How much should I add?

l888apex · 08-28-2012, 08:41 AM

I just got this too at 10k. First time since 1200 miles the oil has been touched.

I broke it in hard and drive it hard in the city. I expected some oil burning but it went from max to below min in one drive.

I checked for leaks and did not see any. I was parked on a slight decline, maybe 3-5*, but then moved it around, drove, started it up and checked multiple times on flat surfaces and it was too low.

I added 1 full quart and it is back to max.

Possible a level sensor issue? Or is everyone just burning oil in these things?

greygoose · 08-30-2012, 02:25 AM

Just changed the oil at 14,500 miles and it had only gone halfway down the gauge since the 1,200 mile change which I was pretty happy with after having to put a litre of oil in my previous 135i and Z4 between services.

1978.530i · 08-30-2012, 11:54 AM

I went into my local dealer yesterday to pick up a couple of quarts of 5w30. I told the parts desk person I needed oil for my 1 Series M Coupe and she brought me the oil for the M3.

Fortunately I was prepared for this.

Tj Hunter · 08-30-2012, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ayao

The BMW approved LL-01 oils are:
-Castrol Syntec Euro Formula SAE 0W-30
-Mobil 1 SAE 0W-40
-Pennzoil Platinum European Formula Ultra SAE 5W-30
-BMW synthetic 5W-30

Add Liqui Moly 5w-30 as well, switched over from being a LONG time castrol and Mobil 1 user, I will never buy anything else unless I am in a bind!

CarJunkie · 08-30-2012, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 1978.530i

I went into my local dealer yesterday to pick up a couple of quarts of 5w30. I told the parts desk person I needed oil for my 1 Series M Coupe and she brought me the oil for the M3.

Fortunately I was prepared for this.

Yup, ALWAYS verify!

Pablito1702 · 08-30-2012, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by deshields

Thanks.

Does this look like the right one to get? (5w30 weight)

http://www.castrol.com/castrol/secti...tentId=7067038

Castrol Syntec is NOT the correct oil!

MDORPHN · 08-30-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Pablito1702

Castrol Syntec is NOT the correct oil!

Castrol Edge with SPT (Syntec Power Technology) 5W40 -- formerly called Castrol Syntec -- is BMW Longlife-01 and is a perfectly good oil.

Neil

08-28-2012, 08:41 AM	#23
l888apex First Lieutenant 11 Rep 323 Posts Drives: #30/740 BSM 1M Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ashburn iTrader: (0)	I just got this too at 10k. First time since 1200 miles the oil has been touched. I broke it in hard and drive it hard in the city. I expected some oil burning but it went from max to below min in one drive. I checked for leaks and did not see any. I was parked on a slight decline, maybe 3-5*, but then moved it around, drove, started it up and checked multiple times on flat surfaces and it was too low. I added 1 full quart and it is back to max. Possible a level sensor issue? Or is everyone just burning oil in these things?
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08-30-2012, 02:25 AM	#24
greygoose Private 2 Rep 56 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: May 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [0.00]	Just changed the oil at 14,500 miles and it had only gone halfway down the gauge since the 1,200 mile change which I was pretty happy with after having to put a litre of oil in my previous 135i and Z4 between services.
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08-30-2012, 11:54 AM	#25
1978.530i First Lieutenant 13 Rep 335 Posts Drives: BSM 1M Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tybee Island, Georgia iTrader: (0)	I went into my local dealer yesterday to pick up a couple of quarts of 5w30. I told the parts desk person I needed oil for my 1 Series M Coupe and she brought me the oil for the M3. Fortunately I was prepared for this.
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