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      03-23-2009, 01:20 PM   #1
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4,000 miles & I need to add 1qt of oil?

After a leisurely drive this weekend I look down at the computer and it's telling me that I need to add +1 Qt of oil. I currently have about 4,000 miles on the car. Unfortunately I don't get a chance to drive the car too often with work but when I do I rarely drive it hard at all. Is the a common problem/issue?
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      03-23-2009, 02:18 PM   #2
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It is completely normal and characteristic of many engines to burn a qt. or so per 4K miles, especially new engines.
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I have 14000kms which is around 8750miles on mine and I had that signal for the 2nd time already.
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      03-27-2009, 12:07 PM   #4
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Mine did the same at around 4k miles. Added 1quarter and fine since. still indicates full now, just turned 8k.
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      03-27-2009, 12:16 PM   #5
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My ///M3 doesn't go through oil that fast.
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