OIl Consumption

330cdsport · 08-14-2007, 11:01 AM

That is definitely a bit worrying!
Thats 2 people on here now that seem to have experienced dodgy oil level sensors.

It is one sensor that needs to work and give accurate results.

silverbmwz3 · 08-14-2007, 11:17 AM

Anyone know why diesel doesn't have one? Temperature OR oil level ?

dxb335d · 08-14-2007, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by silverbmwz3

Anyone know why diesel doesn't have one? Temperature OR oil level ?

my old chaps 535d didnt have temp gauge either, pretty crazy if you me

i heard its because the temp fluctuates so much that they though tit would worry owners so they didnt fit it, how much truth is in it i dont know?!

Carlos

mjh93sa · 08-14-2007, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 330cdsport

That is definitely a bit worrying!
Thats 2 people on here now that seem to have experienced dodgy oil level sensors.

It is one sensor that needs to work and give accurate results.

There have been loads of posts in the main threads on dodgy oil sensors. I think in the end it was put down to condensation forming within the engine due to the differences in environmental conditions between the factory and when the engine starts to get used.

There was a scary post that gave some detials of the 'cure'. From memory it involved running the car at somthing like 4k revs for 18minutes to vapourise any condensation and then vent it through the filler cap.

edit: found the post

See HERE

dxb335d · 08-15-2007, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by silverbmwz3

- manual states LL04 standard, or as an "alternative" LL01. toilet standard Edge 0w30 is LL01, whereas Edge Turbo Diesel is LL04.

where on the can does it say LL04?

Carlos

silverbmwz3 · 08-15-2007, 10:41 AM

Which can? It says Longlife 03 or Longlife 04 I believe which I understand relates to LL03 and LL04 respectively.

330cdsport · 08-15-2007, 10:46 AM

Managed to buy a 4-Litre jar of Edge TD 0W30 for £23.50 including carriage on ebay. Should provide top-ups for both cars for the near future hopefully.

silverbmwz3 · 08-15-2007, 10:47 AM

That's excellent, I paid about 14 quid for one litre from Halfrauds.
Is it legit ?

peterg1965 · 08-15-2007, 11:21 AM

My dealer is 'kind' enough to place an oil top up pack in my car prior to delivery. the oil bottle is nicely packaged in a 'leatherette pouch' with dipstick and hand wipes. Isn't that generous ???

At least I thought so until I saw the £15 addition on my invoice !

(That was for my previous 320d and I expect the same for the 335d)

330cdsport · 08-15-2007, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by silverbmwz3

That's excellent, I paid about 14 quid for one litre from Halfrauds.
Is it legit ?

I have yet to receive it. It was a snipe purchase so therefore a one-off.
It is supposed to be sealed so will have to wait and see.

dxb335d · 08-15-2007, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by peterg1965

My dealer is 'kind' enough to place an oil top up pack in my car prior to delivery. the oil bottle is nicely packaged in a 'leatherette pouch' with dipstick and hand wipes. Isn't that generous ???

At least I thought so until I saw the £15 addition on my invoice !

(That was for my previous 320d and I expect the same for the 335d)

dipstick peter????? in your boot? why would you need a spare one?

Carlos

oh yeah do you pick up 1st sep petey?

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330cdsport Right Responsible 58 Rep 1,646 Posts Drives: AW F21 M135i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: N. Ireland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 535d M Sport [0.00] 2007 E91 320 M Sport [0.00] 2007 E92 335d M Sport [0.00]	That is definitely a bit worrying! Thats 2 people on here now that seem to have experienced dodgy oil level sensors. It is one sensor that needs to work and give accurate results. __________________ Last: 330cd Sport - Silver Grey, 335d M Sport Coupe, F10 535d M Sport. Current: AW F21 M135i, Coral Red, Pro Nav, Vis, HK, & Clunky Adaptive Suspension Current: F15 X5 XDrive 40d M Sport - Space Grey, lots of toys.
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silverbmwz3 Colonel 48 Rep 2,022 Posts Drives: X5 g05 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Buckinghamshire, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 325 ci SE conv ... [0.00]	Anyone know why diesel doesn't have one? Temperature OR oil level ? __________________ Current: E90 335d (May 2007) \| Black/Black \| Prof Hifi \| Prof Nav \| 6FL \| Fully Electric Seats \| Xenons \| Folding Mirrors \| PDC Previous: 325ci Conv. Black/Black with lots of ACS Previous: z3 3.0 Silver with Black&Red Leather
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silverbmwz3 Colonel 48 Rep 2,022 Posts Drives: X5 g05 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Buckinghamshire, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 325 ci SE conv ... [0.00]	Which can? It says Longlife 03 or Longlife 04 I believe which I understand relates to LL03 and LL04 respectively. __________________ Current: E90 335d (May 2007) \| Black/Black \| Prof Hifi \| Prof Nav \| 6FL \| Fully Electric Seats \| Xenons \| Folding Mirrors \| PDC Previous: 325ci Conv. Black/Black with lots of ACS Previous: z3 3.0 Silver with Black&Red Leather
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330cdsport Right Responsible 58 Rep 1,646 Posts Drives: AW F21 M135i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: N. Ireland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 535d M Sport [0.00] 2007 E91 320 M Sport [0.00] 2007 E92 335d M Sport [0.00]	Managed to buy a 4-Litre jar of Edge TD 0W30 for £23.50 including carriage on ebay. Should provide top-ups for both cars for the near future hopefully. __________________ Last: 330cd Sport - Silver Grey, 335d M Sport Coupe, F10 535d M Sport. Current: AW F21 M135i, Coral Red, Pro Nav, Vis, HK, & Clunky Adaptive Suspension Current: F15 X5 XDrive 40d M Sport - Space Grey, lots of toys.
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peterg1965 Brigadier General 164 Rep 4,190 Posts Drives: F30 335d M Sport, F15 X5 40d Join Date: May 2007 Location: The place of dark satanic mills, UK iTrader: (0)	My dealer is 'kind' enough to place an oil top up pack in my car prior to delivery. the oil bottle is nicely packaged in a 'leatherette pouch' with dipstick and hand wipes. Isn't that generous ??? At least I thought so until I saw the £15 addition on my invoice ! (That was for my previous 320d and I expect the same for the 335d)
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