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      10-01-2012, 10:53 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by ctenidae View Post
Wow- I was just coming in to research this very question. I've got a 2012 650, and though I've only got 5,700 miles on since April, I've now had to put 2 quarts of oil in.

I know turbos cook oil, but do they drink it that fast? Definitely a question for the service guys when they fix my seat.

After a quick search of the internets, seems it's not at all uncommon, at least for the V8s. 1 quart every 3300 miles seems to be about average. Bet no one factors that into the total cost of ownership!
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Originally Posted by Bönz View Post
Had to add a quart at around 4500 miles to my 650i. No cost though. Just pulled into my local freindly BMW service center - they poured one in - and I drove out.
Thanks guys, but it's the 640i I'm asking about; it's a straight six as opposed to your V8s and I think the oil burning characteristics are different.
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