[vvanherk]

Hey All.

Finally had to add a litre of precious 10w60 to the beast. I waited until dipstick showed that it needed a full quart.

This is the first time I've had to add oil since purchasing the car in October 2004. It has gone over 14,000 Km since I bought it, and only burned a quart.

Anywho, I figured that was pretty good oil consumption, so just thought I would share.

Happy Beasting,

 

[Maggo]

Hey All.

Finally had to add a litre of precious 10w60 to the beast. I waited until dipstick showed that it needed a full quart.

This is the first time I've had to add oil since purchasing the car in October 2004. It has gone over 14,000 Km since I bought it, and only burned a quart.

Anywho, I figured that was pretty good oil consumption, so just thought I would share.

Happy Beasting,

Good to hear :thumbsup:
How much km/miles has the car?

 

[Carrera2RS]

My car burns no oil at all, I have had no movement on the dipstick since the last service am I just lucky the car has now done 65k and doesn't miss a beat :M5thumbs:

 

[jlindy]

I know that the 2000's burn a lot of oil, but what is normal for the 2002 and up. I am getting my 02 this weekend and want to know if I have to always be ready to add oil at any given moment. I thought the 2000's went through a quart every 1000 miles, but I could be wrong.

 

[bmwusa]

I have 2001 and it has burned less then a quart in 9000 miles about 12 mos, I think this might be standard. Ihave 31000 miles total

 

[Silverstreak]

I have a 2000 (10/99 build) with 31,000 miles on it. With around town driving, it uses a quart of 10W60 every 1200 miles.

 

[OldRanger]

I know that the 2000's burn a lot of oil, but what is normal for the 2002 and up. I am getting my 02 this weekend and want to know if I have to always be ready to add oil at any given moment. I thought the 2000's went through a quart every 1000 miles, but I could be wrong.

I've got some information that's contrary to the claim on the 2000's. I've got a Feb 2000 build car, and during the most recent usage I consumed less than 750ml of oil in 5,875 miles since the last change (Aug 2004). I'm changing the oil this weekend and going to get a sample tested just to see how the 10w60 is performing at that interval.

The type of usage: typically short trips <10 miles, weekly runs of spirited driving on the back roads, a few highway trips around 600 miles round trip. Fall and Winter temps of 35 - 75 degrees Farenheit.

:cheers:

 

[Osodog]

I would be interested in seeing the results of your testing. I have compiled a spreadsheet of sample testing (Blackstone Labs) of 3 other M5's as well as mine. Always good to get some additional data points for the same type of vehicle.

 

[howler]

I'm burning a quart every 2,500 miles.

 

[Beamer_usa]

My car production date is 4/10/00, I have put 3k miles since my last oil change and the oil level is still at the full line on the dipstick. My car has 40k miles on it using 10/60 OEM:M5thumbs:

 

[watchme]

8/2000 build date and it doesn't use a drop! Guess I'm lucky!

 

[deepwater]

Build date July 2000 Used 1 litre in 12,000 miles, car now done 42,000mls and just had oil change.

 

[m5tackulous]

I've got some information that's contrary to the claim on the 2000's. I've got a Feb 2000 build car, and during the most recent usage I consumed less than 750ml of oil in 5,875 miles since the last change (Aug 2004). I'm changing the oil this weekend and going to get a sample tested just to see how the 10w60 is performing at that interval.

The type of usage: typically short trips <10 miles, weekly runs of spirited driving on the back roads, a few highway trips around 600 miles round trip. Fall and Winter temps of 35 - 75 degrees Farenheit.

:cheers:

let me know how your results are. Just wondering> 2000 m5 carbon blk 79000 miles

 

[MAH]

I'm burning a quart every 2,500 miles.

Yes, well we know how you drive! Sometimes burning a little oil and a little rubber go hand in hand.

Mark

 

[Tom219]

I am burning a quart every 3,000 miles. According to the thread search I did this is supposedly normal.

 

[jjc1843]

June 2000 Build.

10W-60

3/4 Quart Every 4,000 miles.

Mixed driving modes.