[Johnny1987]

Guys i am confused, i have done bit of goggling and don't have an answer.

The oil warning light came on the car this evening and in the vehicle computer thing it says that i need to fill up 1 litre of oil only.

Is this right ?

Or does it mean there is 1 litre left and i need to top up the whole thing.

Also my car is due a service and i remember seeing a link on this forum which gets you quotes on dealer servicing, if anyone knows what that is could you please post a link.

Any idea of how much i should be paying for a service at 52k miles and what needs to be changed? I'm assuming i will have to do everything as the car was last service at 45k.

Any info much appreciated I'm trying to save as much money as i can on the service wether it means supplying own oil etc.

Thanks

[225_AB]

It means add 1litre.
Maindealerdiscount.com
Yes supply own oil but can't combine that with own oil.

[Sparky68]

Just buy 1 litre from eurocarparts or similar and top it up. These threads keep popping up, are people really so anal?

[Johnny1987]

Originally Posted by Sparky68

Just buy 1 litre from eurocarparts or similar and top it up. These threads keep popping up, are people really so anal?

I know nothing about maintaining cars, i only know how to drive them. thanks for the info though.

[Sparky68]

Mate you own a M3, do some research, it is probably one of the best cars money can buy at its price range. A few hours reading could save you a shed load of money.

[KM79]

1 litre top up 10W60 TWS Motorsport

[Johnny1987]

Originally Posted by Sparky68

Mate you own a M3, do some research, it is probably one of the best cars money can buy at its price range. A few hours reading could save you a shed load of money.

yea i really should but with work and all, u know how it is ! i will get around to it eventually but thanks for the help. il top this up and see what else needs doing. cheers !

[Johnny1987]

Originally Posted by K_M79

1 litre top up 10W60 TWS Motorsport

Iv read on forums this evening that though this oil still is on sale its the same as 'Castrol EDGE 10W-60 FST' ? and that this is now the new approve M model oil. the TWS motorsport one is more expensive so i dno if thats better or something.

[Sparky68]

Johnny, a litre of oil will cost you £16 at Halfords, or £6 at Eurocarparts. Whichever you choose, enjoy the car and dont worry about crap like oil and dealer charges for it.

[Johnny1987]

Originally Posted by Sparky68

Johnny, a litre of oil will cost you £16 at Halfords, or £6 at Eurocarparts. Whichever you choose, enjoy the car and dont worry about crap like oil and dealer charges for it.

Just reserved one from eurocarparts ! will collect in the morning and sort it out! i won't need any other stuff will i? oil cap shud just screw off by hand i hope !

[Sparky68]

Its kids stuff Johnny, relax bro.

[Johnny1987]

Originally Posted by Sparky68

Its kids stuff Johnny, relax bro.

lmao ! soz man il sort it out lol !

[Sparky68]

Originally Posted by Johnny1987

lmao ! soz man il sort it out lol !

Trust me, you will wonder why you even crapped a small one!

[KM79]

Originally Posted by Johnny1987

Iv read on forums this evening that though this oil still is on sale its the same as 'Castrol EDGE 10W-60 FST' ? and that this is now the new approve M model oil. the TWS motorsport one is more expensive so i dno if thats better or something.

No idea but we use TWS Motorsport in M3's/Z4 M's/ V10 m5 etc