[MDL]

Got the oil changed on my 335 today. At 7qts the "dipstick" was only reading 3/4 full. We added half a quart and it didn't change. Ended up putting the rest of the bottle for a total of 8qts. I called my bmw tech and he said it's fine, just don't put in 10qts! I figure the computer would give a warning if the oil level was too high, but it reads full and OK.

Has anyone else had an experience like this? This computer dipstick is just stupid. It's fine if you include a traditional one as well, but no "real" way to check the oil level: dumb. The bmw tech I talked to said they all agree and that BMW is going back to the old way.

DIY dipstick kit anyone?

[GMWNashville]

haha...with the 335 i usually put in 7.5qts and its good to go man..but yea trust me as a tech we waste MAD time waiting for the stupid thing to come up to see if the oil level is good

[MDL]

yeah I had all the time in the world today, and it still annoyed me. I can't imagine if you are trying to get a bunch of cars done on a tight schedule

[doba_s]

i put 6.5q and it shows me 3/4 ... that is where you want to be ... i wouldn't go for 8q.

[nyc3r]

i put in 6.5 q and it says it's full.

[fragadellic]

Jesus this has only been discussed about a hundred times on here - doesn't anyone read the manual? It's right there in black and white, 6.9 quarts with filter change. Put in all 7 quarts - it's only a little less than 1/2 a cup extra. It's not like you're going to keep a quart bottle with a half-cup of oil in it.

8 quarts is WAY too much and 6.5 is not enough. Put in 7 and be done with it.

[GMWNashville]

the 335s take 7.5 to the full mark...any other 3's in rwd take 7 and awd take 7.3