01-08-2015, 12:01 PM | #1 |
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Why B6 dont change oil breaking at 1200 miles like M6!
I dont see any message pop up at 1200 miles,,,,my 6 now almost 1500 miles.
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01-08-2015, 01:21 PM | #2 |
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If you mean 1200 break-in service, it 's just for M cars!
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If you own the car, and plan on keeping it a long while, it is not a bad idea to do it - even at your own expense.
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But I totally agree. I'm doing my own "intermediate" oil changes between the BMW recommended oil changes, since we intend to keep our M6GC for a very long time. I intend to do the same with our upcoming B6 purchase. |
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I believe in the hard break-in method, none of my BMW's have ever eaten a drop of oil. Almost 10k miles on the 6 and the level bar hasn't moved. I also like to change the oil in between the BMW interval, keeps your performance up and engine clean! IMO BMW's intervals are too far in between and after the warranty is up it becomes your problem. Point is, take care of your car and it'll take care of you!
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As far as I know turbos need to be cooled down by oil.... at least it's what I was told... many people in M5post has the same situation...
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Many people here too, but consumption usually diminishes with mileage based on anecdotal evidence. According to the TSB, the excessive consumption of the N63 engine is due to the crankcase ventilation system. I have to believe it's the same with the S63. I am sure driving style has an affect as well. If you live near redline, you will consume more oil.
The turbos in our cars are oil and water cooled. But running oil through the turbo bearings doesn't consume it. Here's a link to the TSB: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=817666 |
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Could not agree more. While I have no perfect evidence, it would seem to me that MOST people with excessive oil consumption issues babied their car for the first 1,200 miles. Of course, the theory behind the hard break-in method is that it needs to be done in the first 30 or so miles (I seem to remember) and of course, with an engine warmed to temp. And finally, none of this applies to the brakes -which DO in fact need a soft break-in period.
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