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goodfella
05-09-2003, 08:35 AM
Dealer just told me that:
1. rev problems were a result of a throttle monitor that they can fix (I think ack330 had the same problems). They said it was unrelated to the low oil problem.
2. They still don't know why the car is going through oil so fast. Said they would change oil not just top it up.
I told them that I would not pick it up. It is a new car with 6000kms on it and has been in 3 times for this. I am not risking another breakdown.

They haven't gotten back to me yet. I have a loaner for now.
Woody
05-09-2003, 09:04 AM
What do you drive & where are you from?
goodfella
05-09-2003, 09:34 AM
330i in Canada
Woody
05-09-2003, 10:15 AM
Your car is allowed to use 1 quart per 1000 miles. This is especially true during break in.
goodfella
05-09-2003, 10:51 AM
how about it was topped up again last week and low this Wednesday.
Woody
05-09-2003, 11:00 AM
Low the light coming on low or you looking at the dipstick low?
goodfella
05-09-2003, 11:06 AM
dealer said it's low.
Artslinger
05-09-2003, 12:52 PM
Originally posted by Woody
Your car is allowed to use 1 quart per 1000 miles. This is especially true during break in.

I don't care if a quart every 1,000 miles is allowed I wouldn't want my 40,000 dollar car going through that much oil. Many people say this is within specs, but if it was their BMW losing oil at that rate they more than likely would be freaking.