How To Check Bmw Oil With Dipstick?

How do you check the oil dipstick on a BMW? – There are a few ways to check the oil dipstick on a BMW. One way is to remove the dipstick cap and place a drop of oil on the end of the dipstick. Then, look at the oil level in the engine bay using a dipstick gauge.
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Contents

1 Does BMW have oil dipsticks?
- 1.1 How do you read the oil level on a dipstick?
2 When did BMW stop using dip sticks?
3 What does each dot mean on a dipstick?
4 What happens if oil level is too high in dipstick?
- - 4.0.1 What do the lines mean on a dipstick?
5 What happens if you drive a BMW without oil?
- 5.1 How accurate are oil dip sticks?
6 Do New BMWs have a dipstick?
7 How often does a BMW need oil?
8 Is BMW oil different than regular oil?
9 What cars have no oil dipsticks?
- - 9.0.1 Do all BMWS leak oil?

Does BMW have oil dipsticks?

BMW Low Oil Level Sensors Have Replaced Traditional Dipsticks – BMW has eliminated the oil level dipstick from under the hood, replacing it with a sensor in the oil pan (the shaded part in the figure). The sensor should warn you if the oil level inside the oil-pan drops below the safe level. This amount is calculated by the engineers who designed the engines, not the accountants who decide how long you can drive your car without changing or checking the oil. Following this formula, you would completely run out of every drop of oil in your oil pan at 8,000 miles. That is about half of the recommended 15,000-mile oil change interval. Not to mention, the fact that the oil pump will not be able to pick up any oil well before the 5th quart is depleted.

The result is a bad engine, in need of a major and a very expensive overhaul. To solve this problem, you would need an oil pan that has a capacity of almost 20 quarts. The average BMW hold only 8 quarts. Now that’s a recipe for disaster! Continuing with the aforementioned lifetime fluidshow long is the “lifetime”? Manufacturers generally regard “lifetime” 8 to 10 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first.

However, be warned, if you plan on keeping your car more than five years, do not follow the manufacturers’ maintenance plan. to avoid huge repair bills, Autoscope recommends 7,500-mile oil changed with synthetic fluids and 3,500 miles with petroleum based fluids.
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How do you read the oil level on a dipstick?

Step 4: Note Oil Level – Insert the dipstick into the tube slowly and push it all the way down. Now withdraw it and look closely at the tip, which should have oil on it. If the level of the oil is between the two lines, your vehicle has enough oil. If it’s at the low mark or below, it’s time to add a quart. Getty Images Once you’ve added a quart of oil, wait several minutes for the oil to drain down into the crankcase and and then check it again to ensure that the level is at least between the high and low marks. The oil level does not have to be at the high mark for your engine to have enough lubrication to run safely.

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When did BMW stop using dip sticks?

Thread: No Oil Dipstick?

There are sensors in the sump, and after getting the oil hot, you just find the right setting on the turn-signal stem, and the little indicator in the dash tells you where your oil level is.
Oh, and guess what else they’ve eliminated – a temperature gauge.
I miss that, too.
Malignant thinking.” Funny,

and sadly, true. 06-07-2011, 10:52 AM Thanks. I am laughing and crying at the same time. You rotate your turn signal and that tells you your oil level???? I wonder if they really thought this through before they did it or did they just let some young engineer after smoking wacky weed make this stupid change? BTW, you’re also right about the temp gauge.

Charge for the bloody thing but at least make it an option!!!! 06-07-2011, 11:25 AM The X3 I had didn’t have a dip stick. I checked the oil more frequently than I ever did with any car with a dip stick. It isn’t an issue. If there is a fault in the system, a light will come on. BMW started making the change back in 2006 and so far, I haven’t heard of any issues.

06-07-2011, 11:28 AM Originally Posted by SilverBeam The X3 I had didn’t have a dip stick. I checked the oil more frequently than I ever did with any car with a dip stick. It isn’t an issue. If there is a fault in the system, a light will come on. BMW started making the change back in 2006 and so far, I haven’t heard of any issues. 06-07-2011, 11:33 AM I’m kind of okay with it.and anyone on here who knows me knows I’m a diehard old-schooler / DIYer. There’s nothing sacred about the dipstick. Now, if they decide to eliminate, say, the tach and replace it with an “overrev warning light” or some such, then I’ll be up in arms.

Current : • ’10 Mazda5 • ’72 240Z • Past : ’85 RX-7 GSL-SE • • • • ’88 JZA70 • ’86 4K quattro • ’85 RX-7 S Wish list : Type 44 • Manta • Pre-’85 CGT • 405 Mi16 • SVX • W123 Coupe 06-07-2011, 11:41 AM FWIW, many manufactures (not just BMW) have already eliminated the dipstick – Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Porsche, just to name a few.

And I’m sure there will be many more to follow suit. If you’re comparing cars in this class, I’m not sure you’re going to be able to find a recent model with a dipstick. There are lots of debates as to why exactly they are eliminating the dipstick. Some people say it’s cost (although that’s got to be such a small cut in cost).

Some say it’s so you don’t release oil “fumes” or whatever into the atmosphere so the car is more “green.” Some say it’s so you don’t introduce contaminants/dirt into the system.
Some say it’s to prevent dumbasses from fiddling with the car and adding the wrong fluids.
Despite all these potential theories, the only official reason the manufacturers give is because “most people nowadays don’t even check their oil” and “most people nowadays expect everything to be computerized and automated.” Remember that enthusiasts like you find here are a very, very small segment of the population, and the manufacturers aren’t likely to cater to that segment.

06-07-2011, 11:47 AM Skeptical as to whether cost in a reason. Is it cheaper to add a metal tube and rod to the side of the engine block, or to put a sensor in the sump and program the necessary electronics? My hunch is that it’s a wash, at best. Originally Posted by bdr127 Despite all these potential theories, the only official reason the manufacturers give is because “most people nowadays don’t even check their oil” and “most people nowadays expect everything to be computerized and automated.” Remember that enthusiasts like you find here are a very, very small segment of the population, and the manufacturers aren’t likely to cater to that segment.

Thing is, even for the “enthusiast” segment that supposedly checks their oil more often, it’s not a foolproof process.
I’ve heard several stories of guys checking their oil immediately after shutting the car off, when the warm oil was still up in the galleries, thinking it was low, and overfilling it.

And dipsticks can be difficult to read, especially when the oil in fresh and clean. So the argument could be made that the sensor eliminates the guesswork for the enthusiast, too. Current : • ’10 Mazda5 • ’72 240Z • Past : ’85 RX-7 GSL-SE • • • • ’88 JZA70 • ’86 4K quattro • ’85 RX-7 S Wish list : Type 44 • Manta • Pre-’85 CGT • 405 Mi16 • SVX • W123 Coupe 06-07-2011, 01:40 PM Originally Posted by BoldUlysses Thing is, even for the “enthusiast” segment that supposedly checks their oil more often, it’s not a foolproof process. I’ve heard several stories of guys checking their oil immediately after shutting the car off, when the warm oil was still up in the galleries, thinking it was low, and overfilling it.

And dipsticks can be difficult to read, especially when the oil in fresh and clean. So the argument could be made that the sensor eliminates the guesswork for the enthusiast, too. I absolutely agree. I always choke a little bit when I see someone pull in to pump gas, pop their hood, and check their oil dipstick.

Car has been off for maybe a minute at best. definitely hasn’t all drained to the oil pan. 06-07-2011, 04:09 PM As part of the driving program I used to teach, we would take parents and students to their cars and help them find things under the hood. Originally Posted by SilverBeam As part of the driving program I used to teach, we would take parents and students to their cars and help them find things under the hood. “Where do you check your oil?” blank faces. “You check it here. Do you know what you are looking for.” blank faces. I’d say that 30-50% of parents had no idea how to check the oil, where to put the oil, where the coolant went, etc. It’s really quite sad, but that’s today’s society. Sadly, you are correct. I’m an old fart and remember when i was in high school and working part-time at a gas station I learned how to gap points. If you did not have a feeler gauge you knew that a paper match book cover would get them (for GM cars anyway) close enough to start and get you where you needed to go. The fact that we have degenerated into a society whereby checking your own oil is too complex for the average “sheep” among us is a sad commentary indeed. 06-07-2011, 08:07 PM Originally Posted by BoldUlysses There’s nothing sacred about the dipstick. But for another old fart like me, eliminating the dipstick makes it much harder for me to change the oil. On my ’06 325Ci, I was able to suck the oil out through the dipstick tube with the extractor rather than crawling around under a jacked car. With this ’09, I’ll have to find ramps and a skinny teenager with a torque wrench. Or something. I could say this sucks, but that’s the problem – I can’t! 06-07-2011, 08:27 PM Originally Posted by BoldUlysses Skeptical as to whether cost in a reason. Is it cheaper to add a metal tube and rod to the side of the engine block, or to put a sensor in the sump and program the necessary electronics? My hunch is that it’s a wash, at best. Is a tiny bit of plastic and the wiring the same cost as the metal tube and stick? I doubt it. I’m sure the sensor option is much cheaper especially as it’s already piggybacking on a system already in place. Also, it allows one to adjust the way the engine layout/design is. I’m sure it’s significantly cheaper/convenient to the manufacturers. Not so much a signature as a cry for help. Hold on, saw this in a cartoon once.think I can pull it off. 06-07-2011, 09:04 PM Originally Posted by GunnerNell But for another old fart like me, eliminating the dipstick makes it much harder for me to change the oil. On my ’06 325Ci, I was able to suck the oil out through the dipstick tube with the extractor rather than crawling around under a jacked car. With this ’09, I’ll have to find ramps and a skinny teenager with a torque wrench. Or something. I could say this sucks, but that’s the problem – I can’t! True, but I believe you’re a member of a tiny minority as far as that method of changing oil is concerned. Not one to question your methods, but how are you sure the end of the extractor tube is at the lowest point in the sump when you insert it through the dipstick tube? Just curious. Originally Posted by montaillou Is a tiny bit of plastic and the wiring the same cost as the metal tube and stick? I doubt it. I’m sure the sensor option is much cheaper especially as it’s already piggybacking on a system already in place. Also, it allows one to adjust the way the engine layout/design is. I’m sure it’s significantly cheaper/convenient to the manufacturers. Valid points. Current : • ’10 Mazda5 • ’72 240Z • Past : ’85 RX-7 GSL-SE • • • • ’88 JZA70 • ’86 4K quattro • ’85 RX-7 S Wish list : Type 44 • Manta • Pre-’85 CGT • 405 Mi16 • SVX • W123 Coupe 06-07-2011, 09:23 PM Originally Posted by BoldUlysses True, but I believe you’re a member of a tiny minority as far as that method of changing oil is concerned. Not one to question your methods, but how are you sure the end of the extractor tube is at the lowest point in the sump when you insert it through the dipstick tube? Just curious. When one is as OCD as I am, trust me, I got all the oil outa there by moving the suction tube all around. Every time I changed mine with the extractor, I got a full 7 quarts out and put a full 7 quarts back in without overfilling. But there’s another thread on the forum that’s all about that subject. I think the consensus is that an extractor gets about as much oil out as the drain method when the car is on ramps. Someone did a test, which ended up with about a teaspoon of old oil left in the sump, I believe, using either method. I could live with that. As noted, however, it isn’t an issue any longer with this ’09 – I can use only the drain method. 06-07-2011, 09:42 PM Originally Posted by JSG I was talking with a colleague at work and he informed me that the 2011 3 Series I am looking to buy (3.0 engine) does not have an oil dipstick. Can this be true? Not sure if he is kidding but I can not believe that saving a few dollars in costs by eliminating as critical a device as an oil dipstick is something that BMW would even consider. I’ll be going to the dealer in a few weeks and can see for myself but I’m curious if this can possibly be true. And, if it is, does anyone know the pathology behind this kind of malignant thinking? So.by that reasoning. We cannot trust the gas gauge, speedometer, tachometer, mileage read out, tripometer.or any other electronic measuring device on the car. The Commute: 07 BMW 328i Coupe The Backroads/Track: 07 Ducati 1098S 06-07-2011, 11:58 PM I read somewhere that the reasoning behind not having a dipstick is the magnesium alloy engine blocks. apparently to reduce the risk of cracking. Don’t quote me on it, I just remember reading it somewhere. 06-08-2011, 12:15 AM Classic case of “who moved my cheese”! Current Car (delivered 20/10/21) : 2021 G80 M3; 6MT; DravitGrau/Kyalami Orange/Black Extended Merino; Permium Pkg (ZPP); 826M bicolor wheels; Black M Compound brakes; Sunroof (yes no CF roof) () Previous Cars : 2018 F30 340ix 6MT Msport(Dec 2017 – Sep 2021); 2013 F30 335ix 6MT Msport (Nov 2013-17); 2011 e90 328i 6MT ZSP (Aug 10-Nov 13); 07 e90-323i ZSP (May 07 – Aug 10); 97-318ti ZSP (Feb 97 – May 07) “Mit der Dummheit kämpfen Götter selbst vergebens”, Friedrich von Schiller – “Life is simple, people make it complicated”, Me () 06-08-2011, 10:19 AM Originally Posted by Philz BMW So.by that reasoning. We cannot trust the gas gauge, speedometer, tachometer, mileage read out, tripometer.or any other electronic measuring device on the car. The defining difference would be that you now need a new engine, instead of being out of gas, or getting a speeding ticket., and as to expense, what about the R&D costs?, and wait a few years for the sensors to shellac up/burn out, etc., another out of warranty trip to the stealer, I’ve yet to have a defective dipstick in my last 150 cars. Its an age old adage for a reason; Don’t fix(redesign) what ain’t broke. 06-08-2011, 10:36 AM Originally Posted by 325bob The defining difference would be that you now need a new engine, instead of being out of gas, or getting a speeding ticket., and as to expense, what about the R&D costs?, and wait a few years for the sensors to shellac up/burn out, etc., another out of warranty trip to the stealer, I’ve yet to have a defective dipstick in my last 150 cars. Its an age old adage for a reason; Don’t fix(redesign) what ain’t broke. With the oil level sensor, the car can check the oil many more times than you will. The oil level is checked almost drive, versus you checking it every “now-and-then”. | Let me get this straight. You are swapping out parts designed by hundreds of engineers that get paid thousands of dollars for something you bought at Pep Boys because your buddy who doesn’t have a job told you it was ‘better’?!? 06-08-2011, 11:14 AM Originally Posted by GunnerNell But for another old fart like me, eliminating the dipstick makes it much harder for me to change the oil. On my ’06 325Ci, I was able to suck the oil out through the dipstick tube with the extractor rather than crawling around under a jacked car. With this ’09, I’ll have to find ramps and a skinny teenager with a torque wrench. Or something. I could say this sucks, but that’s the problem – I can’t! Drive up on ramps, unscrew, drain, crack beer. Open up filter cap, swap filter, finish beer, go back underneath, replace plug, torque. Pour oil back in to motor.15 minutes, voila. -Charlie ’06 Tundra – Toy Hauler – ’89 325is, 24v Track Rat -’76 2002, Summer wannabe DD/restomod thing – ’03 Z4, GI Joe Roadster playset – ’01 R1100S, Beemer – ’07 Mini Cooper S – ’10 328xi 06-08-2011, 12:53 PM Originally Posted by Kevlar With the oil level sensor, the car can check the oil many more times than you will. The oil level is checked almost drive, versus you checking it every “now-and-then”. Correct, if all the electrons are working right, but I always know the dipstick is working right, btw, to check for a defective oil level system, they have to drain and refill with the correct amount, and hope the warning stops! LOL 06-08-2011, 01:09 PM Originally Posted by 325bob Correct, if all the electrons are working right, but I always know the dipstick is working right That’s because you know how to use the dipstick properly, and check it regularly. As pointed out above, the vast majority of owners (yes, BMW owners) don’t do either of those things. Current : • ’10 Mazda5 • ’72 240Z • Past : ’85 RX-7 GSL-SE • • • • ’88 JZA70 • ’86 4K quattro • ’85 RX-7 S Wish list : Type 44 • Manta • Pre-’85 CGT • 405 Mi16 • SVX • W123 Coupe 06-08-2011, 01:29 PM Yes I know how to check my oil using a dipstick and yes I did check it on a regular basis (too often in fact), but no I do not miss the dipstick. Now I can check the oil level on a daily basis without even getting out of the car or getting a carcinogen on my hands. And no I am not worried about the sensor failing. The reported cases of sensors failing are so small and the reported cases of engines blowing up due to bad sensors are 0 AFAFIK. There is a higher probability a tree will fall and crush my car than my engine blowing up due to a faulty oil sensor, so I am not losing sleep over it. Current Car (delivered 20/10/21) : 2021 G80 M3; 6MT; DravitGrau/Kyalami Orange/Black Extended Merino; Permium Pkg (ZPP); 826M bicolor wheels; Black M Compound brakes; Sunroof (yes no CF roof) () Previous Cars : 2018 F30 340ix 6MT Msport(Dec 2017 – Sep 2021); 2013 F30 335ix 6MT Msport (Nov 2013-17); 2011 e90 328i 6MT ZSP (Aug 10-Nov 13); 07 e90-323i ZSP (May 07 – Aug 10); 97-318ti ZSP (Feb 97 – May 07) “Mit der Dummheit kämpfen Götter selbst vergebens”, Friedrich von Schiller – “Life is simple, people make it complicated”, Me ()

: Thread: No Oil Dipstick?
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What does each dot mean on a dipstick?

The oil dipstick has two dots. The dot closer to the end is the minimum required oil level and the dot above indicates your max oil level.
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What happens if oil level is too high in dipstick?

The effects of too much car oil – If your car receives too much engine oil, your vehicle can be affected in a range of potentially damaging ways:

Pressure on crankshaft heads and tails – The head and tail couplers and ends on crankshafts stop oil leaking. If too much oil put in the engine, extra pressure can be put on these components, which can lead to leaks. What’s more, if this occurs on the flywheel end of the shaft, oil can contaminate and damage the clutch. Friction on the crankshaft – When covered in too much oil, the crankshaft and crane can experience greater resistance and friction, causing them to become damaged. Engine wear – If oil is at an incorrect pressure, the lubrication of engine parts will not be properly optimised, causing increased wear. Engine damage – Too much lubricant in the system can cause pressure on the crankshaft to increase. This can result in oil entering the crankshaft exhaust pipe, running through into the combustion chamber, blocking the suction hose with oil soot and potentially leading to engine overload. Overflowing engine oil can also lead to bent engine rods and collapsed valve pipes. Spark plug fouling – Excess oil can find its way into spark plugs, which will then need to be replaced.

If you experience any of the above, check your oil level using a dipstick reading. Warm the engine, park on a flat surface, turn off the vehicle, then using a dipstick, read the oil level. This should be between the minimum and maximum markers on the stick.
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What do the lines mean on a dipstick?

5. Take Your Oil Reading – Pull the dipstick out for the second time and take a close look. Down near the tip there are measurement lines that indicate the oil level from full to low. Sometimes there’s an F and an L; other times you may just see two small holes or a series of lines that mark these spots. They all indicate whether your oil is low or full.
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What happens if you drive a BMW without oil?

You probably already know this, but most cars need oil to run. Lubrication within an engine is a fundamental part of a functioning powertrain. Without it, Internal parts of an engine will make contact, causing swift and severe wear, often enough to grenade a motor in seconds.

And that’s exactly what happens to these two luxury sedans, albeit one quicker than the other. The Carwow YouTube channel thought it would be a good idea to source a couple of scrapped (yet still running) cars to see which would run longest without any oil in their respective engines. The two V-8-powered entries—a 2000 Lexus LS 430 and a 2001 BMW 735i— are stark contrasts when it comes to reliability.

You’d think a Lexus made by Toyota—the company known for having the most reliable cars on the planet—would last longer than a BMW 7-Series. But you’d be wrong. After letting the cars idle with no oil for about 30 seconds, the Carwow team decides to give the cars some revs.

After pinning both cars to redline, it’s the Lexus’s engine that dies first, choking out at roughly 1 minute and 20 seconds into the contest.
The BMW though? It just wouldn’t die.
Even after launching and drifting the car, it refuses to stop running.
Carwow’s host Mat Watson does donuts around the stranded Lexus for 7 minutes 34 seconds before the 3.6-liter N62 V-8 eventually loses all power and shuts off—more than five times longer than it took the Lexus to die.

Impressive stuff from a two-decade-old junkyard Bimmer. Brian Silvestro Road & Track staff writer with a taste for high-mileage, rusted-out projects and amateur endurance racing.
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How accurate are oil dip sticks?

Oil Light vs. Dipstick: Which is More Accurate? Dear Tom and Ray: I have a 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis. Recently, the oil-level light came on, so I checked the level on the dipstick. It was in the safe zone. So, which do I trust, the dipstick level or the idiot light? Thanks. – Scott TOM: In dipstick we trust, Scott. RAY: The dipstick almost never lies. It can give you a false reading if you use it incorrectly – if you check it while the engine is running, or just after it’s been shut off and there’s still oil in the upper part of the engine that hasn’t drained down yet.

But generally speaking, the dipstick tells the truth. TOM: You’re lucky in that most cars don’t even have an oil-level light, Scott. They have an oil-pressure light, which only comes on once the situation is a “pull-over-right-now-and-shut-off-the-engine” emergency. RAY: But your car, and some other Mercurys, came with an oil-level sensor that plugged into the side of the oil pan.

That gives you an early heads-up, well before it’s an emergency. TOM: It’s a great thing to have. I don’t know why every car doesn’t have one. RAY: But after 30 years, for some reason, your oil-level sensor decided to croak. TOM: I definitely would replace it.

It’s inexpensive and easy to install.
And it’s great to have, especially on an older car, which is increasingly likely to spring a leak or burn some oil.
RAY: The time to replace the sensor is next time you’re having your oil changed.
Once the car is up on the lift, it’s a five-minute job.
TOM: But in the meantime, the dipstick will give you an accurate reading.

Check it first thing in the morning, when the engine is cold. In fact, you can pad out to the driveway and wipe the dipstick on your pajamas. : Oil Light vs. Dipstick: Which is More Accurate?
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Do New BMWs have a dipstick?

Is your BMW 20 years or older? – In order to check your oil, it really depends on the age of your BMW. If your model is over 20 years old – from the ’90s and early 2000s – consider yourself lucky. Just pop the hood of the engine bay, grab a clean cloth or paper towel and pull out the oil dipstick with the engine off.

Wipe the dipstick off, replace and then remove it again. Why pull, wipe, dip and recheck? Simply to ensure that that after stopping the engine, the levels are not higher than what they really are. Note the dipstick will have two horizontal notches near the end, so your oil level should be between those.

Also protip – use a fresh clean cloth or paper towel, as you dont want any odd contaminants introduced into your oil from the dipstick. Starting with the 2005 model year, all BMWs have an electronic dipstick. The “newest” BMW I can think of with a dipstick was the 2006 E46 M3.
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How often does a BMW need oil?

When Should You Change Your BMWs Oil? It’s can either be an easy or a hard question to fully answer. But it’s one that can be a little more complex than you might think. BMWs are special vehicles and the newest models are engineered to use synthetic oils and fluids that require less changing than traditional oils.

They’re designed to last up to 12,000 and even 15,000 miles, roughly one driving year, between oil change intervals.
Even your BMW owner’s manuals recommend an oil change every 15,000 miles.
And on most BMW cars, the reminder lights on the instrument panel are set to remind the driver to change their oil at this time, too.

But, changing your oil sooner can help prolong engine life and performance. However, despite the old wisdom of changing your oil every 3,000 miles, as vehicle technology has improved, that number has been changed for most modern vehicles. It’s more wallet, engine, and environmentally friendly to get your engine oil changed about every 7,500 to 10,000 miles (depending on driving habits and climate).

For city commuters and those who live in a more temperate climate, they have more flexibility when it comes to when they should get an oil change.
For those living in less forgiving climates or with tougher jobs, an oil change every 5,000 miles might be more in line for both your vehicle and your wallet.

Think it might be time to get your car’s oil changed, but not exactly sure if the time is right? Here are some things to keep in mind:

Know what kind of driving you doRecord when the last time you had your vehicle’s oil changedChange your motor oil according to the auto manufacturer’s recommendations

And, if you’re still unsure, ask a professional at Santa Monica BMW to take a look. Oil Change Services in Santa Monica Santa Monica BMW is the Bay Area’s best provider of BMWs cars for sale, and we also have one of the best auto service centers to keep those cars running as best as possible, for as long as possible.

Our technicians are BMW trained in just about every type of maintenance and repairs. Our staff knows that when it comes to working on your car, whether large repairs or routine maintenance, people want to go to an auto mechanic they trust to not just do the job right, but also but do it right quickly and without any hidden fees or extra costs.

So when it comes time to get an oil change in Santa Monica, or any other service in the greater LA area, whether that’s a BMW or a different brand altogether, make sure Santa Monica BMW is your first stop. We want to be the local service center you trust to get the job done right for a great price and in a timely manner.
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Is BMW oil different than regular oil?

Do BMW Group vehicles require special oil? – BMW Group vehicles require engine oils that meet the specifications developed by BMW, which vary depending on the make, model, and year of the vehicle. All BMW Group engine oils meet BMW Group specifications for all Group engines. Consult your owner’s manual for the engine oil specification required. : BP AWARDED BMW GENUINE OIL CONTRACT IN 2021 | WELCOME | CASTROL USA
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What cars have no oil dipsticks?

By Jack Bulko, AutoAid Where is the dipstick in my new car? That’s what my client, Jane, wanted to know. She had purchased an Audi and brought it in for service. She said when her dashboard light alerted her to an issue with low oil level, she stopped and opened her hood to check the engine oil fluid level.

She couldn’t find it.
After looking for it for 20 minutes she consulted her car’s owner’s manual (yes, it came with a physical booklet), she realized that the manufacturer had intentionally left it out of the car.
Changes in design, amenities and functionality have been standard in the automobile industry at least as long as I’ve been a part of it.

Manufacturers look for innovative ways to bring the customer back for service, making it more difficult to perform tasks such as checking one’s oil or for that matter doing any traditional repairs. It also puts a kink in fixing your car in the driveway or teaching your kid to do simple service functions such as oil changes and tune-ups.

Over the years, modifications have included the loss of a full-size spare tire, and often the donut meant to replace it, and the accompanying tools; car manuals (which can now be found online in many cases); and hand brake levers, which have been replaced with switches and buttons in some cars.
And now American manufacturers are following the trend set by European carmakers who have all but removed the dipsticks in the engine compartment.

Where are the dipsticks for engine and transmission oils? And why are they gone? What Led to the Demise of the Dipstick? Mercedes, BMW, Audi, and some Ford, Cadillac, Lincoln, Chevrolet, Chrysler, and Mazda models, plus others, have eliminated the dipsticks from their vehicles and other manufacturers are going in the same direction with the oil dipstick.

Instead, electronic sensors in the engine compartment communicate with the driver through the Message Center on the dash,
Manufacturers prefer that consumers’ factory recommended maintenance including all fluid levels, be checked by a service professional.
They claim it is a safety issue as individual owners may add the wrong fluid, add too much or too little, insert the dipstick incorrectly, etc.

However, manufacturers are also aware that there is a good chance that car owners will trade in or sell their car sooner if they cannot do simple fixes such as adding oil or transmission fluid. Fewer home repairs then translate into more car service sales and fewer older models on the road.

What Happens to the Car Repair Do-It-Yourselfer? How does the do-it-yourself home mechanic check transmission or oil levels without a dipstick? Well, the thing is they don’t, or at least not very easily on certain cars.
Many manufacturers expect the original transmission fluid to last the life of the vehicle.

If there is ever an issue, car makers have included an extra plug leading to a channel to which the proper liquids can be checked and added. Although this can be very hard to access even for mechanics. Whether you have a dipstick or not, AutoAid’s award-winning mechanics can easily check your oil or transmissions fluids.

It’s all part of our Car and Truck Courtesy Check, which includes 38 separate vehicle points. We’ll also check and change the fluids during regular car maintenance or a scheduled tune-up, And, because we’ve gone digital, you can access your car service inspection online or as a text. If preferred, diagnostic reports or photos can be sent digitally.

If for some reason the car’s electronic sensors fail or misread the fluid levels, and you become stranded on the side of the road, please call us to be towed to our Van Nuys facility, so that we can assess the situation. Ask us about our nationwide warranties and how you can get extended coverage for all the mechanical repairs we do on your vehicle.
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Do all BMWS leak oil?

Possible Areas for Oil Leaks to Occur – Engine oil leaks are rather common in certain BMW models, but that doesn’t mean they can be overlooked. The most typical place for engine oil to leak is out of any seal or gasket, including: the valve cover gasket, timing cover gasket, front crankshaft seal, rear crankshaft seal, or oil pan gasket.
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