high oil consumption 700 miles

mjposner · 05-25-2016, 07:14 PM

I am now getting only 700 miles before having to add oil. Dealer has comped last two bottles. Service Guy says drive harder.

Suggestions?

No leaks that I see and they said they will test when I go in for next maintenance, but that is not considered too much oil.

Currently at 36k miles.

M6-Coupe · 05-27-2016, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mjposner

I am now getting only 700 miles before having to add oil. Dealer has comped last two bottles. Service Guy says drive harder.

Suggestions?

No leaks that I see and they said they will test when I go in for next maintenance, but that is not considered too much oil.

Currently at 36k miles.

Drive harder and enjoy the M

I'm almost at the same page you are

speedracerlo · 05-27-2016, 11:41 AM

I haven't had to add oil more than once in my 12k miles so far. Driving at high RPM at all times must help.
my F10 550i however was so oil thirsty, I had to add a quart of oil every few months.. although that oil was much cheaper than M oil

mjposner · 05-27-2016, 05:25 PM

Luckily the M6 oil is not the M3 oil....$7 versus $13, plus they comped the last two bottles.

m34SPD · 05-27-2016, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mjposner

Luckily the M6 oil is not the M3 oil....$7 versus $13, plus they comped the last two bottles.

My local dealer tops engine oil for free. Strange they charge you.

mjposner · 05-28-2016, 06:54 AM

My local dealer tops engine oil for free. Strange they charge you.

They will only top off when light comes on, plus it takes time waiting. At $450 and hour, a 20 minutes wait to save $7 is not productive, and they have given me two bottles free.

ricky430 · 05-31-2016, 01:02 PM

my car started eating a lot of oil

had bmw change injectors

engine dried up oil within 1k miles of injector change.... no light went off...engine was dry...seized...bmw currently replacing.

mjposner · 06-02-2016, 07:09 AM

Car is now at dealer to investigate oil issue

IM6 · 06-02-2016, 08:04 AM

I ma also having to put a quarter every 200-300 miles, car only has done 15K, that's way too high been told.

what could it be?

mjposner · 06-03-2016, 07:10 AM

"I ma also having to put a quarter every 200-300 miles, car only has done 15K, that's way too high been told. what could it be?"

The net is all over this issue. Some same poor break-in can allow oil to seep past thew rings and get burned in the engine. Other say it is due to expanding seals (intentional design) allow oil to seep or escape.

My service tech said drive harder (presumably to get engine temps up).

I am at 700 miles a quart, 200-300 a quart is way too high

M5 London · 06-04-2016, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by IM6

I ma also having to put a quarter every 200-300 miles, car only has done 15K, that's way too high been told.

what could it be?

Yes this way too much consumption for sure !

At this rate BMW should offer to replace your engine FOC.

Which dealer do you use ? I am London based too !

mjposner · 06-04-2016, 02:47 PM

Just got my car back, and the report states, "normal oil usage is up to 1 quart every 750 miles."

Will be buying oil by the case at this rate!

IM6 · 06-09-2016, 11:18 AM

Hi

I'm based in West London, got the car booked in HR owen |Park Royal. Not sure how good they are to investigate this issue. The car has been in 2 months ago same place for a repair/warranty job.

The rate of oil consumption is excessive and certainly not a small issue,

califlove · 06-09-2016, 05:43 PM

Curious, are you getting a 'oil low' warning or just checking every 300+ miles?

IM6 · 06-10-2016, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by califlove

Curious, are you getting a 'oil low' warning or just checking every 300+ miles?

The engine message for oil refill keeps popping up 200-300 miles.

mjposner · 06-10-2016, 06:24 AM

BMWNA: Because of their increased power output and torque, M engines have a maximum permissible oil consumption of 1.5 l/1000 km.

Your rate suggests a leak.

M5 London · 06-10-2016, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by IM6

Hi

I'm based in West London, got the car booked in HR owen |Park Royal. Not sure how good they are to investigate this issue. The car has been in 2 months ago same place for a repair/warranty job.

The rate of oil consumption is excessive and certainly not a small issue,

OK noted ! I am in South Kensington.

Did you buy the car brand new ? If so which dealership ?

There is no obvious evidence of an oil leak or oil burning with a smokey exhaust right ?

You need to tell the service manager that you want them to carry out the official oil consumption test. (I think it involves actually draining and weighing the oil after driving a known distance, but could be wrong here).

If it materialises it consumes more than permissible by BMW guidelines you need a new engine at BMW's cost.

mjposner · 06-11-2016, 11:29 AM

IM6. It could be a bad seal allowing oil to pass when driving (under pressure), so you will; not see a leak.

Any smoke from the rear?

IM6 · 06-13-2016, 10:00 AM

dropped off the car today at HR owen Park royal, they will start their proceedings tomorrow.
Havent seen any smoke from the rear while the engine is under load. A common question that keeps being asked. that would certainly point towards dodgy deals and rings etc.

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mjposner Brigadier General 898 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 40i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southwest Florida iTrader: (3)	high oil consumption 700 miles I am now getting only 700 miles before having to add oil. Dealer has comped last two bottles. Service Guy says drive harder. Suggestions? No leaks that I see and they said they will test when I go in for next maintenance, but that is not considered too much oil. Currently at 36k miles. __________________ Previous BMW: 16 M4, 13 M6; 14 M235i, 12 BMW M3; 11 BMW M3; 08 BMW M3; 08 BMW Z4M; 04 X3; 02 M3 Convertible; 02 M3; 00 M Roadster; 94 325 convertible; 92 325i Convertible; and 85 635csi My Car Photo Blog: http://carfisheye.blogspot.com/
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mjposner Brigadier General 898 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 40i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southwest Florida iTrader: (3)	Luckily the M6 oil is not the M3 oil....$7 versus $13, plus they comped the last two bottles. __________________ Previous BMW: 16 M4, 13 M6; 14 M235i, 12 BMW M3; 11 BMW M3; 08 BMW M3; 08 BMW Z4M; 04 X3; 02 M3 Convertible; 02 M3; 00 M Roadster; 94 325 convertible; 92 325i Convertible; and 85 635csi My Car Photo Blog: http://carfisheye.blogspot.com/
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mjposner Brigadier General 898 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 40i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southwest Florida iTrader: (3)	My local dealer tops engine oil for free. Strange they charge you. They will only top off when light comes on, plus it takes time waiting. At $450 and hour, a 20 minutes wait to save $7 is not productive, and they have given me two bottles free. __________________ Previous BMW: 16 M4, 13 M6; 14 M235i, 12 BMW M3; 11 BMW M3; 08 BMW M3; 08 BMW Z4M; 04 X3; 02 M3 Convertible; 02 M3; 00 M Roadster; 94 325 convertible; 92 325i Convertible; and 85 635csi My Car Photo Blog: http://carfisheye.blogspot.com/
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ricky430 Enlisted Member 11 Rep 39 Posts Drives: f12 m6 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: home iTrader: (0)	my car started eating a lot of oil had bmw change injectors engine dried up oil within 1k miles of injector change.... no light went off...engine was dry...seized...bmw currently replacing.
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mjposner Brigadier General 898 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 40i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southwest Florida iTrader: (3)	Car is now at dealer to investigate oil issue __________________ Previous BMW: 16 M4, 13 M6; 14 M235i, 12 BMW M3; 11 BMW M3; 08 BMW M3; 08 BMW Z4M; 04 X3; 02 M3 Convertible; 02 M3; 00 M Roadster; 94 325 convertible; 92 325i Convertible; and 85 635csi My Car Photo Blog: http://carfisheye.blogspot.com/
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mjposner Brigadier General 898 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 40i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southwest Florida iTrader: (3)	"I ma also having to put a quarter every 200-300 miles, car only has done 15K, that's way too high been told. what could it be?" The net is all over this issue. Some same poor break-in can allow oil to seep past thew rings and get burned in the engine. Other say it is due to expanding seals (intentional design) allow oil to seep or escape. My service tech said drive harder (presumably to get engine temps up). I am at 700 miles a quart, 200-300 a quart is way too high __________________ Previous BMW: 16 M4, 13 M6; 14 M235i, 12 BMW M3; 11 BMW M3; 08 BMW M3; 08 BMW Z4M; 04 X3; 02 M3 Convertible; 02 M3; 00 M Roadster; 94 325 convertible; 92 325i Convertible; and 85 635csi My Car Photo Blog: http://carfisheye.blogspot.com/
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mjposner Brigadier General 898 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 40i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southwest Florida iTrader: (3)	Just got my car back, and the report states, "normal oil usage is up to 1 quart every 750 miles." Will be buying oil by the case at this rate! __________________ Previous BMW: 16 M4, 13 M6; 14 M235i, 12 BMW M3; 11 BMW M3; 08 BMW M3; 08 BMW Z4M; 04 X3; 02 M3 Convertible; 02 M3; 00 M Roadster; 94 325 convertible; 92 325i Convertible; and 85 635csi My Car Photo Blog: http://carfisheye.blogspot.com/
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IM6 Private First Class 30 Rep 156 Posts Drives: BMW M6 F13 Join Date: May 2016 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0)	Hi I'm based in West London, got the car booked in HR owen \|Park Royal. Not sure how good they are to investigate this issue. The car has been in 2 months ago same place for a repair/warranty job. The rate of oil consumption is excessive and certainly not a small issue,
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mjposner Brigadier General 898 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 40i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southwest Florida iTrader: (3)	BMWNA: Because of their increased power output and torque, M engines have a maximum permissible oil consumption of 1.5 l/1000 km. Your rate suggests a leak. __________________ Previous BMW: 16 M4, 13 M6; 14 M235i, 12 BMW M3; 11 BMW M3; 08 BMW M3; 08 BMW Z4M; 04 X3; 02 M3 Convertible; 02 M3; 00 M Roadster; 94 325 convertible; 92 325i Convertible; and 85 635csi My Car Photo Blog: http://carfisheye.blogspot.com/
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mjposner Brigadier General 898 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 40i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southwest Florida iTrader: (3)	IM6. It could be a bad seal allowing oil to pass when driving (under pressure), so you will; not see a leak. Any smoke from the rear? __________________ Previous BMW: 16 M4, 13 M6; 14 M235i, 12 BMW M3; 11 BMW M3; 08 BMW M3; 08 BMW Z4M; 04 X3; 02 M3 Convertible; 02 M3; 00 M Roadster; 94 325 convertible; 92 325i Convertible; and 85 635csi My Car Photo Blog: http://carfisheye.blogspot.com/
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IM6 Private First Class 30 Rep 156 Posts Drives: BMW M6 F13 Join Date: May 2016 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0)	dropped off the car today at HR owen Park royal, they will start their proceedings tomorrow. Havent seen any smoke from the rear while the engine is under load. A common question that keeps being asked. that would certainly point towards dodgy deals and rings etc.
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