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Oil consumption
Re: Oil consumption
Were you born an idiot....?
Re: Oil consumption
[quote="Denis O"]
Do you ever have to change the oil on a 4.8 then. I doubt it, based on the fact that you are putting in more than the normal maximum amount every 6000 miles.
That's 3 oil changes within the 5 green lights. Jesus that's a lot of oil. At least you're not having to pay dealer rates to have it changed though as it does it itself.
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Do you ever have to change the oil on a 4.8 then. I doubt it, based on the fact that you are putting in more than the normal maximum amount every 6000 miles.
That's 3 oil changes within the 5 green lights. Jesus that's a lot of oil. At least you're not having to pay dealer rates to have it changed though as it does it itself.
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Re: Oil consumption
[quote="CondorX5"]
[quote="kkx5"]
[quote="greg1980"]
You seem to know the answer to anything, but I think that you are not always right. I used own ALPINA b10 3.3 and it was going through the oil 1l every 1000miles. If you search the internet that is normal even for the brand new car.. If you want me to I will send you and official letter from ALPINA. This is classed as a performance car. This is one of the reasons why I sold it.
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Of course i'm not always right but on this subject, i'm 100% sure i'm right. >:( Alpina is performance company so is the engine and is normal (1L/1000) as for all "M" cars but n62 is not performance engine...bmw 120i,318i is not performance car nor is engine yet half of it you will find in v8 n62. In fact 2xn42 is n62. Non of them are
performance engines...
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Right, so according to Mr. K I A, it seems his car is Powered by Fairydust. Or Magic. But definitely never uses oil!
Those of us plebs with cars which use oil to one degree or another are driving a heap of scrapyard, bust junk with knackered everything. And they definitely don't have performance engines (Mr K I A only spouts facts, remember! )
In fact, it seems my 4.8is has two 3-series, non-performance engines cobbled together making up the scrapheap I dare to crawl around in.
And to top it all, Tyreman (Mr K I A's Best Friend?) says my tyres are GONE!!
So not only do I have a scrapper of a 4.8is with its oil-using, knackered, cobbled-together remants of a NON--PERFORMANCE engine, but it doesn't have tyres apparently, as they are GONE!
Oh dear [emoji27]
I tried really hard to remind myself of this REALITY and the FACTS provided by Mr K I A as my old knackered scrapper roared down the motorways today.......
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LOL. This thread really has become ridiculous. In fact, Mr. KIA could just take over the forum and provide one-liner FACTS -no need for the ignorant, great unwashed of the rest of us to dare to contribute an OPINION when the purveyor of FACT is available!
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Couldn't agree more
[quote="kkx5"]
[quote="greg1980"]
You seem to know the answer to anything, but I think that you are not always right. I used own ALPINA b10 3.3 and it was going through the oil 1l every 1000miles. If you search the internet that is normal even for the brand new car.. If you want me to I will send you and official letter from ALPINA. This is classed as a performance car. This is one of the reasons why I sold it.
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Of course i'm not always right but on this subject, i'm 100% sure i'm right. >:( Alpina is performance company so is the engine and is normal (1L/1000) as for all "M" cars but n62 is not performance engine...bmw 120i,318i is not performance car nor is engine yet half of it you will find in v8 n62. In fact 2xn42 is n62. Non of them are
performance engines...
[/quote]
Right, so according to Mr. K I A, it seems his car is Powered by Fairydust. Or Magic. But definitely never uses oil!
Those of us plebs with cars which use oil to one degree or another are driving a heap of scrapyard, bust junk with knackered everything. And they definitely don't have performance engines (Mr K I A only spouts facts, remember! )
In fact, it seems my 4.8is has two 3-series, non-performance engines cobbled together making up the scrapheap I dare to crawl around in.
And to top it all, Tyreman (Mr K I A's Best Friend?) says my tyres are GONE!!
So not only do I have a scrapper of a 4.8is with its oil-using, knackered, cobbled-together remants of a NON--PERFORMANCE engine, but it doesn't have tyres apparently, as they are GONE!
Oh dear [emoji27]
I tried really hard to remind myself of this REALITY and the FACTS provided by Mr K I A as my old knackered scrapper roared down the motorways today.......
[emoji1][emoji1][emoji1]
LOL. This thread really has become ridiculous. In fact, Mr. KIA could just take over the forum and provide one-liner FACTS -no need for the ignorant, great unwashed of the rest of us to dare to contribute an OPINION when the purveyor of FACT is available!
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Couldn't agree more
Re: Oil consumption
[quote="kkx5"]
Were you born an idiot....?
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No but it seems you might well have been, Mr. KIA. Although presumably your arrogance and ability to insult everyone probably developed in the time since your birth!
Added to which I merely stated a BMW dealer had advised that oil usage in the 4.8is was acceptable up to around 1l per 600miles, which seems in keeping with the Canadian BMW advice per 1000km, I didn't say MY 4.8is uses that much. Just that it was considered normal to do so, up to that figure!
Were you born an idiot....?
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No but it seems you might well have been, Mr. KIA. Although presumably your arrogance and ability to insult everyone probably developed in the time since your birth!
Added to which I merely stated a BMW dealer had advised that oil usage in the 4.8is was acceptable up to around 1l per 600miles, which seems in keeping with the Canadian BMW advice per 1000km, I didn't say MY 4.8is uses that much. Just that it was considered normal to do so, up to that figure!
X5 2005 Le Mans Blue 4.8is
Fully loaded but Now semi-retired!
X5 2012 Alpine White 40d MSport 21" style 215 black alloys, rear entertainment, media package, comfort seats and a load of other options.
Fully loaded but Now semi-retired!
X5 2012 Alpine White 40d MSport 21" style 215 black alloys, rear entertainment, media package, comfort seats and a load of other options.
Re: Oil consumption
[quote="kkx5"]
Were you born an idiot....?
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Not sure precisely who that's aimed at, but there is no need for it on this forum
Smee
Were you born an idiot....?
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Not sure precisely who that's aimed at, but there is no need for it on this forum
Smee
Re: Oil consumption
Admin Post : This thread has been brought to my attention.
Having read the content properly. I can honestly say I can't recall the last time I saw such emotive exchanges on the back of mixed technical opinions........We certainly have some forthright views and strong characters here.
I will keep an eye on this thread for now....Ideally I would prefer not to see insults bantered around.
I am not going to start editing , locking and/or deleting just yet. If it gets daft that may change.
In the meantime it may be worth considering the comedic appeal this may have to onlookers.
To put this into perspective - folk got shot and killed all around the globe today & arguably with lesser emotive condemnation than expressed here. It's a row over oil consumption for heavens sake. (I am aware of the wider conflict issues here).
Thanks in advance
Regards
AW8 (Admin Team)
Having read the content properly. I can honestly say I can't recall the last time I saw such emotive exchanges on the back of mixed technical opinions........We certainly have some forthright views and strong characters here.
I will keep an eye on this thread for now....Ideally I would prefer not to see insults bantered around.
I am not going to start editing , locking and/or deleting just yet. If it gets daft that may change.
In the meantime it may be worth considering the comedic appeal this may have to onlookers.
To put this into perspective - folk got shot and killed all around the globe today & arguably with lesser emotive condemnation than expressed here. It's a row over oil consumption for heavens sake. (I am aware of the wider conflict issues here).
Thanks in advance
Regards
AW8 (Admin Team)
Last edited by AW8 on Thu Oct 23, 2014 11:55 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Oil consumption
[quote="CondorX5"]
[quote="kkx5"]
Were you born an idiot....?
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No but it seems you might well have been, Mr. KIA. Although presumably your arrogance and ability to insult everyone probably developed in the time since your birth!
Added to which I merely stated a BMW dealer had advised that oil usage in the 4.8is was acceptable up to around 1l per 600miles, which seems in keeping with the Canadian BMW advice per 1000km, I didn't say MY 4.8is uses that much. Just that it was considered normal to do so, up to that figure!
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Mr.KIA?? Open your eyes man and stop writing nonsense on this forum, some bmw owners might believe in it. The problem with n62 is known all round the world. For some of you there is no problem. Car burns 10L/6000 miles of oil....no, in Uk is fine. Some of you doesn't have a clue how engine works, never repaired one, yet trying to be clever cause bmw dealer told them is fine...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-UZ__r1aok
watch and read all comments...
[quote="kkx5"]
Were you born an idiot....?
[/quote]
No but it seems you might well have been, Mr. KIA. Although presumably your arrogance and ability to insult everyone probably developed in the time since your birth!
Added to which I merely stated a BMW dealer had advised that oil usage in the 4.8is was acceptable up to around 1l per 600miles, which seems in keeping with the Canadian BMW advice per 1000km, I didn't say MY 4.8is uses that much. Just that it was considered normal to do so, up to that figure!
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Mr.KIA?? Open your eyes man and stop writing nonsense on this forum, some bmw owners might believe in it. The problem with n62 is known all round the world. For some of you there is no problem. Car burns 10L/6000 miles of oil....no, in Uk is fine. Some of you doesn't have a clue how engine works, never repaired one, yet trying to be clever cause bmw dealer told them is fine...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-UZ__r1aok
watch and read all comments...
Last edited by kkx5 on Fri Oct 24, 2014 12:04 am, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Oil consumption
KIA = Know It All. Very relevant. I am also not a "man".
And don't "instruct" forum users what they can and cannot do- the mods will decide on that.
Further efforts at lightening mood of thread given up as hopeless.
And don't "instruct" forum users what they can and cannot do- the mods will decide on that.
Further efforts at lightening mood of thread given up as hopeless.
X5 2005 Le Mans Blue 4.8is
Fully loaded but Now semi-retired!
X5 2012 Alpine White 40d MSport 21" style 215 black alloys, rear entertainment, media package, comfort seats and a load of other options.
Fully loaded but Now semi-retired!
X5 2012 Alpine White 40d MSport 21" style 215 black alloys, rear entertainment, media package, comfort seats and a load of other options.
Re: Oil consumption
I can't take any issue with the last post, however, I feel the time is right to lock this now.
Thread summary re conflict : Strong and mixed opinions some content arguably more dogmatic than other.
Thread summary re technical : Some cars burn oil. I don't think anyone would dispute the video seems to indicate a potential technical issue with that car but everyday oil use can occur without heavy exhaust smoke.
Thread summary re conflict : Strong and mixed opinions some content arguably more dogmatic than other.
Thread summary re technical : Some cars burn oil. I don't think anyone would dispute the video seems to indicate a potential technical issue with that car but everyday oil use can occur without heavy exhaust smoke.
Last edited by AW8 on Fri Oct 24, 2014 9:36 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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