Low Oil indicator @ 3200 miles?

///Armin · 04-06-2009, 10:36 AM

Is it normal? I did my 1200 at 1250 miles...

What are the chances the dealer never did my 1200 miles service

lugnut · 04-06-2009, 11:31 AM

I had the same low oil indicator at around the same miles (dont remember as it was a year ago). I wouldn't worry about it seeing as how the car will drink a little oil when it is new. Just take it to the dealership to have the oil topped off. I put less than half a qt in when my low oil indicator came on, but then it said that I over filled it.

Insert dipstick comment here:

The 1200 mile service is to analyze everything and make sure the engine is running as it should. I doubt the dealer forgot to add oil after they drained it.

inmotion · 04-06-2009, 11:39 AM

it's normal. That's why I always carry several quarts in the trunk just in case.

Heat00 · 04-06-2009, 06:39 PM

they drink oil like mad.. i finally got the dealer to give me a couple of bottles to keep in the car to save me the trip at least lol.

GregW / Oregon · 04-06-2009, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///Armin

Is it normal? I did my 1200 at 1250 miles...

What are the chances the dealer never did my 1200 miles service

I liter in 2,000 miles is a little high, but nothing to worry about. I think mine uses a liter every 3k or so.

dno64 · 04-07-2009, 01:19 PM

same happened to me around the 4k miles mark. Added 1 litre and has been fine since. Just gone to 8k miles now.

Paddy · 04-07-2009, 02:30 PM

I was down to below half at 3500, went to the dealer for a free topoff.

ase2dais · 04-08-2009, 04:44 AM

should have the dealer top off the oil since it was just recently service and most likey they didnt fill it all the way afraid that they may overfill it

SRC · 04-08-2009, 10:46 PM

Just added a quart this morning at the dealer and I'm at 5600 miles now.

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lugnut First Lieutenant 8 Rep 354 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Space/Fox Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Watchung, NJ iTrader: (0)	I had the same low oil indicator at around the same miles (dont remember as it was a year ago). I wouldn't worry about it seeing as how the car will drink a little oil when it is new. Just take it to the dealership to have the oil topped off. I put less than half a qt in when my low oil indicator came on, but then it said that I over filled it. Insert dipstick comment here: The 1200 mile service is to analyze everything and make sure the engine is running as it should. I doubt the dealer forgot to add oil after they drained it. __________________ 18 XC90 T6 Inscription (Silver/Black) 16 981 GTS (All Black Everything) 12 E70 X5d Black Saphire/ Tobacco (RIP) 08 E92 M3 SG/Fox Red Gintani Race (sold), RG63 02 E46 M3 Cab Imola, E36 Z3 Atlanta Blue/Tan
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Heat00 Major 51 Rep 1,027 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Weston, Florida iTrader: (0)	they drink oil like mad.. i finally got the dealer to give me a couple of bottles to keep in the car to save me the trip at least lol. __________________ 08 - M3 Sparkling Graphite/blk leather/tech/6 speed 08 - 335i Sport/Prem/Auto White/Terra - AA Exhaust 07 Acura MDX Tech, 07 G35S /Nav
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dno64 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 2008 Space Grey M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Midlands, UK iTrader: (0)	same happened to me around the 4k miles mark. Added 1 litre and has been fine since. Just gone to 8k miles now.
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Paddy Captain 74 Rep 664 Posts Drives: 18' M2, AW Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	I was down to below half at 3500, went to the dealer for a free topoff.
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