n55 burning oil

DahStig88 · 02-27-2014, 09:46 PM

I had my oil changed at the dealer 3,000 miles ago and the car has burned enough oil to throw a low oil warning light. Is this normal or signs of a possible problem?

marCOCOpuffs · 02-27-2014, 10:00 PM

Piston rings gone bad... Happened in my g35, notorious for it. This engine doesn't rev very high so I don't think oil consumption is too normal.

Andrewe92 · 03-10-2014, 10:26 AM

that's not normal, assuming you still have warranty bring it in to the dealer and voice your concern

nynyny · 03-10-2014, 12:21 PM

Agree with those above. Not normal at all. When it happened to me, it turned out to be a crack in the turbo housing. Take it in asap.

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DahStig88 New Member 2 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M Sport MT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ, USA iTrader: (0)	n55 burning oil I had my oil changed at the dealer 3,000 miles ago and the car has burned enough oil to throw a low oil warning light. Is this normal or signs of a possible problem?
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marCOCOpuffs Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 200 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Sedan Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Riverside, CA iTrader: (2)	Piston rings gone bad... Happened in my g35, notorious for it. This engine doesn't rev very high so I don't think oil consumption is too normal.
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Andrewe92 enthusiast 117 Rep 997 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 lci 335xi Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 bmw 335 xdrive [10.00]	that's not normal, assuming you still have warranty bring it in to the dealer and voice your concern
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nynyny Second Lieutenant 65 Rep 204 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xDrive E92 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Agree with those above. Not normal at all. When it happened to me, it turned out to be a crack in the turbo housing. Take it in asap.
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