Just over 2000 miles and my M340i already needs a quart of oil

PandaMobile · 10-30-2019, 02:55 PM

I since having the initial time that I had to put oil in. I took it in and it needed oil that time too. Last week I had to take it in to top off the oil again. It's in service right now. I did also notice that the motor is idling rough. I will see what the SA says.

EXE46 · 10-30-2019, 08:52 PM

I am at 2600 miles and so far no oil warning, hope it stays that way since I am not accustom to that.

Ps. Note, I treat my leases as I would if I owned the car and there are others like myself out there.

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 10-30-2019, 10:21 PM

I am over 100,000 miles and my N55's oil indicator has never moved. I'd like to think it's because I broke it in prudently, but I really have zero idea if that's actually why.

Have you ever seen what kind of consumption manufacturers call normal? Pasted below is the guideline for FCA's US gasoline engines for MY 2012-2016...

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Oil Consumption

**The accepted rate of oil consumption for engines used in the vehicles listed above is 1 quart in 2,000 miles for the 1st 50,000 miles. For vehicles with more then 50,000 miles the acceptable oil consumption for engines is 1 quart in 750 miles.**

Delta5 · 10-31-2019, 01:25 PM

Mine just had its 10k mile service. Oil level still indicated max the day before I took it in.

This is my fourth BMW; F22, F25, G01, G20. None have burned oil.

nola2atx · 10-31-2019, 04:09 PM

Important update guys!

I brought mine in for the low oil issue and it turned out my oil level sensor was bad and needs to be replaced!

Don't just add oil and assume it's fine! Bring it in!

tturedraider · 10-31-2019, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by nola2atx

Important update guys!

I brought mine in for the low oil issue and it turned out my oil level sensor was bad and needs to be replaced!

Don't just add oil and assume it's fine! Bring it in!

Biggest reason there is to keep the damn dipstick!!

EXE46 · 10-31-2019, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Delta5

Mine just had its 10k mile service. Oil level still indicated max the day before I took it in.

This is my fourth BMW; F22, F25, G01, G20. None have burned oil.

10K already, when did you take delivery?

Delta5 · 10-31-2019, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by EXE46

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Originally Posted by Delta5

Mine just had its 10k mile service. Oil level still indicated max the day before I took it in.

This is my fourth BMW; F22, F25, G01, G20. None have burned oil.

10K already, when did you take delivery?

Back in May. One of the first M340i's my local dealer received.

GMatrix · 11-01-2019, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mathys

Except for pure M engines, I think breaking in the engine is not needed anymore with current production methods.

Just my 2 cents though.

I believe the new M2 has a break-in period of 1.2k. The car limits your driving until afterward.

senderhomes · 11-02-2019, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Weiner0123

Honestly OP I would take it back man, piston rings probably.. go get a new motor lol there's no reason it should be burning that much oil this early,

Mine is at 2900 and I got the warning today. Said 1 quart low. Came home and when i turned back on the oil indicator was off. I also could not measure oil. Greyed our when i tried to do it... confused

BMWm340ixC1X · 11-02-2019, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by PK2348

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Originally Posted by BMWm340ixC1X

I have no reason to lie but I'm not going out his name out here either, it's your choice to believe it or not (though I'm not saying it was like 20k or anything like that I honestly don't remember how much he got back but anything back from BMW would be )... wasn't quite the point I was trying to make but hey I'm definitely not expecting everyone to get it anyways

Why would a dealership pay anything to a lessee returning a car that doesn't even belong to the dealer? If you're not making it up then your friend is. The only time I get money back is if I return the car with considerably less miles than contracted for. And even then it's a credit to the account, not cash back
These cars are mass produced with planned obsolescence built in. There is nothing special about them to obsess over

I didn't realize you were the one that posted the self centered,asinine comment to begin with. I owe you nothing. Call it BS,call me liar but your words are meaningless especially coming from the type of person you are. If anyone respectable cares enough to ask me I'll explain how he got the equity , but for you , I care about what you say the same as you care about the next person....

Nothing

senderhomes · 11-03-2019, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by nola2atx

Important update guys!

I brought mine in for the low oil issue and it turned out my oil level sensor was bad and needs to be replaced!

Don't just add oil and assume it's fine! Bring it in!

Ummm that's scary... just added a quart ....

nola2atx · 11-06-2019, 02:59 PM

Hopefully you guys don't need new oil sensor like me. Looks like I'll be without my car for a month

PandaMobile · 11-11-2019, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by nola2atx

Hopefully you guys don't need new oil sensor like me. Looks like I'll be without my car for a month

I would consult with a lemon law lawyer.

hockeymen14 · 01-12-2020, 08:41 PM

6,800 miles and 7 months of ownership and light came on this evening. Topped it off and good to go. I'll mention it when I'm in for my 10k service in a few months.

iwalkfastonsidewalks · 04-04-2020, 09:30 PM

What kind of oil would you use to top off? Per the manual, it says 0W-20 or 0W-30. Under the hood it says 0W-20. If I search for a random 0W-20 oil online (e.g. https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...nid=10271607-P), it never "fits" the G20 m340xi. Is it just because their data is not up to date?

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EXE46 Lieutenant Colonel 2060 Rep 1,542 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i RWD Aka New E39 M5 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: State of Dystopia iTrader: (0)	I am at 2600 miles and so far no oil warning, hope it stays that way since I am not accustom to that. Ps. Note, I treat my leases as I would if I owned the car and there are others like myself out there. __________________ Prior's: E36, E46 x2
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Delta5 Private 47 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i, 2018 X3 30i Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Milwaukee, WI iTrader: (0)	Mine just had its 10k mile service. Oil level still indicated max the day before I took it in. This is my fourth BMW; F22, F25, G01, G20. None have burned oil.
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nola2atx Private First Class 130 Rep 187 Posts Drives: 2023 M2 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Important update guys! I brought mine in for the low oil issue and it turned out my oil level sensor was bad and needs to be replaced! Don't just add oil and assume it's fine! Bring it in! __________________ Zandvoort ///M2 My Exes: E36 325i, E46 330i, F30 328i, G20 M340i
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nola2atx Private First Class 130 Rep 187 Posts Drives: 2023 M2 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Hopefully you guys don't need new oil sensor like me. Looks like I'll be without my car for a month __________________ Zandvoort ///M2 My Exes: E36 325i, E46 330i, F30 328i, G20 M340i
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hockeymen14 Private First Class 125 Rep 128 Posts Drives: 2020 m340i Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gulfport, FL iTrader: (0)	6,800 miles and 7 months of ownership and light came on this evening. Topped it off and good to go. I'll mention it when I'm in for my 10k service in a few months.
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iwalkfastonsidewalks Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: '20 m340xi Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	What kind of oil would you use to top off? Per the manual, it says 0W-20 or 0W-30. Under the hood it says 0W-20. If I search for a random 0W-20 oil online (e.g. https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...nid=10271607-P), it never "fits" the G20 m340xi. Is it just because their data is not up to date?
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