Re:Oil Consumption

["LarryT" <l_turn9@xxxxxxx>]

Hello All,
I've been lurking and I apologize for not introducing myself.  I have
several cars but no BMW yet.  I'd love to find a 7 series or M5 that I could
afford.  Anyway, I have a 67 MGB, 74 911, 78 Mercedes and a van, pickup and
Chrysler - way to many cars for my wife and I.  ;-)

I missed the original post about oil consumption on a newish BMW but woud
like to share some experience with other vehicles of similar age.  You might
notice in my sig line that I run a Oil Analysis business - that would be my
first suggestion, to get a oil analysis to see if there are excess
contamination from the different metals which will indicate which component
might be failing - if any.  Given that, I've aso see cars that are fairly
new use what seems to be more than their fair share of oil - only to have it
eventually break in after an extended period.  I've also tested oil in very
new vehicles (the latest was a '02 996 with around 4000 miles) that had
abnormal levels of contamination in the oil.  Fortunately, subsequent
analysis show normal levels of contamination which would indicate a certain
amount of contamination will be present when the car leaves the factory.
During the assembly and manufacturing process contaminants creep into the
process no matter how clean the area is - so it would appear.

Anyway, my suggestion would be an Oil Analysis (not necessarily from me, but
from someone).   Also, if anyone is interested in seeing test results
collected over the past year, check out : www.members.rennlist.com/oil
(there's a couple of BMWs in there)
Please let me now if there are any questions.

Lurk back on!  ;-)
LarryT 74 911
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- ----- Original Message -----

 i bought the car new  to replace my ' 88 which i bought new too. i do
> > take great care of these vehicles especially during break in......i
> > use the spec castrol 10w60 oil which is only available at the dealer
> > for $9/ltr. this car has had consumption problems from the start and i
> > am looking for someone who may have been able to solve it...there is
> > no oil on the floor of my garage..........
> > thanks and happy T-day.....

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