Need Oil

[Ak3249]

I'm still in my break in period and need to fill up on oil. I was wondering which viscosity is best for the break in 0W-30 or 0W-40. Also my car only has 400 miles and its asking for oil, is that very early?

[dutycalls]

Mine was exactly the same about 450 miles at it was asking.

OW40 I believe.

[BigHat]

I'd visit the dealer and let them handle it. I realize the oil viscosity recommended is 0W-30 or 0W-40, but are we sure that's what's used for break-in? With all the oil pumps changed, I'm sure the maintenance department knows what to do and can hook you up in short order.

At 400 miles are you being told to add oil or is your electronic dipstick a segment low? As I'm sure you know, be careful to avoid overfilling if you opt to do this yourself.

[noushy]

Adding oil at 400 miles seems unusual. Make sure they check it out for any loose oil tubing from the coolers. Sounds suspicious, mine never dropped in 1300 miles

[mycooltoast]

mine needed it in about 2000 miles

[PrecisionP]

Mine at about 800

[DASF13]

Originally Posted by Ak3249

I'm still in my break in period and need to fill up on oil. I was wondering which viscosity is best for the break in 0W-30 or 0W-40. Also my car only has 400 miles and its asking for oil, is that very early?

I just got to about 450 on my M6 and have not had anything come up requesting oil. If you don't mind me asking, how have you been driving the car for the first 450? have you been driving more on the highway or on streets, and more specifically, have you followed the recommended break-in of not exceeding 5,500 rpm/104mph?

[Ak3249]

Originally Posted by DASF13

I just got to about 450 on my M6 and have not had anything come up requesting oil. If you don't mind me asking, how have you been driving the car for the first 450? have you been driving more on the highway or on streets, and more specifically, have you followed the recommended break-in of not exceeding 5,500 rpm/104mph?

All my driving has been on the streets no highway driving and I havnt gone over 3000 rpm yet. I've now done 120 miles since I filled it up putting me at 520 miles and the meters between max and minimum. WTF is going on?

[6fws]

Don't worry. High oil consumption actually seems to be normal with these engines, especially within the first couple thousand miles

Mine has so far gone through 2,5 l (0,66 gallons) within the first 6000 km (3700 miles). The first fillup had to be done after roughly 1000 km (620 miles).

[Munit]

Well there goes the thought that the old v10 engines were much worse for burning oil! I mean what would an M car be without the need to carry a quart of oil around in the trunk!

[evanevery]

The S63B44TU should not be burning oil! ... and with a 1200 mile initial service requirement, how is it that someone would need oil at 2000 miles (as above)? Thats only about 800 miles after the first oil change....

If your needing to add oil that frequently, I suggest you grab a sample and have it sent out for analysis. The folks at Blackstone can check the metallurgy and chemical residue in the oil and tell you what any underlying issues might be. I send a sample out at EVERY oil change on my vehicles. Its a cheap ($25) investment in your engine. I also save these along with my vehicle records for the increased resale value. (I also have the oil done on my X6M (S63) and M6 (S63TU) at every 7500 miles instead of the 15K specified interval - I'm just not comfortable with 15K...).

I have attached the Blackstone report for the M6 sample pulled at the initial 1200 mile service interval. They provide a very nice report which includes a discussion of their findings...