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      04-23-2008, 11:06 PM   #1
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I am freaking out. Today a warning message came up saying that I needed to add 1 quart of oil. Is this normal??? At only 2900 miles?????

After I added the quart of oil the warning disappeared and the oil level is reading OK.

I drive my car pretty hard (NEVER raced, or track the car), but it seems excessive to add 1 quart of oil this early.

I planning to take the car to the dealer but I wanted to gather as much information before going there and hearing a bunch of lies.

As always, your feedback is GREATLY appreciated
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      04-23-2008, 11:09 PM   #2
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I had to add 1 quart after having my car for 4500miles and then at 9000ish i had to add another quart. Oil cooling tends to eat oil i guess so no biggy
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Yes. Don't worry. Just add one quart.
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Thanks guys
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Update

I called the dealer and they told me that it is 100% normal for the 335 to consume oil. They also told me that, depending on my driving habits, the car is going to ask for another quart every 2 months or so.

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FWIW I had two erroneous oil quantity warning lights about 5-10 minutes after parking on a downslope.
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I called the dealer and they told me that it is 100% normal for the 335 to consume oil. They also told me that, depending on my driving habits, the car is going to ask for another quart every 2 months or so.
I think the dealer speaks with forked tongue. (Watched an old B western last night.)
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ya this car does consume a lot of oil... i usually just bring mine down to the dealership and they top it off for free.. so im not concerned until after the warranty hahaha
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