[Steve330i02]

1. 6 months; 4900 miles oil low (light came on and checked confirming low level). Is this common to have to add oil around this time?

2. What type of oil should I add. Is any store brand acceptible (Mobil-1.. have seen others comment on ratings not up to BMW recommended specs) and if so what specific type and specs, or do I need to order BMW brand and wait several days until here.

thanks

 

[pps-325xit]

Seems pretty normal. I added an entire quart (not at one time) over the first 7k miles. I just bought the BMW branded oil, since it's just over $3/quart with the CCA discount. I just bought a case and carry 1 quart in the trunk (just in case I need to top it off).

 

[rwebbe]

Add Oil

Are you guys going to go for the 15,000 mile oil change or? Thanks.

 

[Pete Teoh]

Almost 7000 miles so far... haven't had the oil light come on yet. I guess there is some variability here...

 

[FSelekler]

Quite normal. I had to add about 1/2 quart at around 2K mi. But had to add more coolent twice. Now at 7200 and scheduled oil change service.

 

[SchwartzBlack]

Seems like the 3.0 liter engines consume more oil during break-in. My 325Ci and my buddies' 325i still show close to full on the dipstick after 15,000 miles.

 

[VelvetFoot]

"But had to add more coolent twice."

I don't think that's a good sign.

 

[FSelekler]

I will be mentioning to service, but thus far the temp needle did not go over mid-point at any time, even during 105 deg and stop-and-go trafic of our lovely beltway. So, no worries, but cautious