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      07-30-2014, 08:00 AM   #26
gkroegman
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Drives: 20011 BMW 328i
Join Date: May 2014
Location: North Carolina, USA

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Oil level?

When I bought my 09 328i (used), the oil level was right at "MAX" on the e-dipstick. I brought it back to the dealer I purchased it at for my 5k mile oil change (not a BMW dealer). I know the car had an oil change done at the dealership before I purchased. In order to maintain the lifetime powertrain warranty on the car I need to get the oil changed were I purchased it. Well, I just checked my oil level, and it's reading halfway in between MIN and MAX. Level says "OK". But WTF... I think they only put 5 quarts in. I threw out the service record but am calling them to confirm how much they put in.

My question: What SHOULD the level read? Is MAX what it should be? Or is anywhere in the "OK" range fine? I drive 75 miles a day and the last thing I need is an issue with engine oil.
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