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09-29-2015, 02:05 PM | #1 |
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Yet another oil change/gauge question
I know this has been beaten to death but please bear with me, looking for some quick inputs here lads.
When buying my car at 11k miles the oil show max. Had it changed twice since with the same result - max gauge. Changing oil at another dealer today, car comes back with oil meter at half. Yes know half is OK, but I still like it to sit at max, I'm not looking for a discussion on this point (and in fact it took for ages before I had a reading which was never the case before). The spec says they added the 8.8 liter. The question for you guys who have the specific experience is; Exactly how much oil do you need to fill to end up at max? Many thanks! |
09-29-2015, 02:15 PM | #2 | |
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Personal I would add only 1/2 liter to avoid overfill , and after just go for another oil reading and look what your new oil level is .
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I'm not planning to add anything myself at this point but if possible get a more exact number on what the max capacity is and based on this go back for a chat with the dealer. I know for sure they will start argue half is fine, but again bugs me these guys can't do the same job as the previous guys did. Than again, this one is a "certified M dealer", go figure... Cheers mate |
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My last oil change (completely draining the oil filter canister) I started with 8.5 liters at first fill, added a quarter liter that first day, then another quarter liter a few days later. So a total of 9 liters and it has been showing consistently at full for months.
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But after each oil change they go for a test drive with my car and look in the mean while the oil reader and after they topped it off to about 90% full . They add about 1/2 liter to get the 90% . But overfill is worse !
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I'll have a chat with these guys tomorrow. I'm a customer from hell already since they messed up my DCT but not my fault. Cheers Edit: btw Beemdog, do you remember where the gauge started at 8.5 liter mate? |
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Thanks Ps. Guess you wonder why Im using them, only to collect the compensation from the DCT round... |
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how do you know the dealer completely drained the oil? There's always a theory about residual oil in the lines and etc that contributes to the overall system level, so even if Beemdog say 9, it's all a crap shoot based on really how much was drained out in your two respective cars.
Best way is to just have Beemdog change your oil next time, then he can get you to max without an overfill. Just my 2 ₯
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In general it's a good idea to start with a conservative slight underfill and then add a bit of that golden elixir to taste. Saves all the hassle/waste of pulling excess oil back out. As many have pointed out-- anywhere on the digital gauge that results in an "OK" is fine. |
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Anyhow went to the dealer this morning who quite willingly gave me a liter Edge TWS for me to top up, nice of them. I'll go really careful as suggested but will get that gauge to max. Cause I like it that way. Cheers |
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My last oil change was done at the dealer and they put in exactly 8.8L and I sat at MAX. Not sure if they emptied the oil filter housing but would like to think they did as there is a lot of dirty oil in there!! I've read a lot on this forum about how much oil to add and it all varies between 8.5L and 9.5L. I guess it all depends on how the drain is done and how sensitive the electronic dipstick is... IMO, if you end up anywhere in the MIN to MAX range, you're ok. And if you're uncomfortable with not being at max, make sure you have room to add at least 500ml (halfway mark) since the electronic dipstick won't register a change if you add less for some reason... Having said that, AT ALL COSTS, never overfill! You're better sitting at MIN than overfilling by 1ml. Overfilling will cause frothing which will cause oil starvation... Very bad stuff...
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