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<blockquote data-quote="RoyalFlush" data-source="post: 305734" data-attributes="member: 13845"><p>Thank you very much for your input mangkor :top:IF only the boys at AB can give me an explanation like this i wouldn't have been so worried all this time. You seemed very well versed with BMW engines...are you in any way attached to BMW Malaysia? </p><p></p><p>Nonetheless, several prevailing issues remain unsolved.</p><p></p><p>1. If your theory of 'engine oil' consumption is accurate, why does this only affect a handful of 5 series with the R52 engines? I've been told in confidence by an AB service technician that 95% of new 5 series have no such problems. </p><p></p><p>2. You mentioned that according to BMW specification, maximum permissible engine oil consumption is approx 1 liter for every 1,600km...why then did the technicians not show me this? (Where can i find this information?)</p><p></p><p>3. Why did BMW Malaysia refuse to issue a letter saying that this is a 'normal' occurrence that is to be expected?</p><p></p><p>Finally, the engine oil level gauge in iDrive..the warning comes on when it is at a minimum but to add just 1 L of oil. Does it mean it has just dropped 1 L and not truly down to the minimum? If so, why did it not just drop a bar before prompting?</p><p></p><p>Really appreciate your input. Thanks in advance</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RoyalFlush, post: 305734, member: 13845"] Thank you very much for your input mangkor :top:IF only the boys at AB can give me an explanation like this i wouldn't have been so worried all this time. You seemed very well versed with BMW engines...are you in any way attached to BMW Malaysia? Nonetheless, several prevailing issues remain unsolved. 1. If your theory of 'engine oil' consumption is accurate, why does this only affect a handful of 5 series with the R52 engines? I've been told in confidence by an AB service technician that 95% of new 5 series have no such problems. 2. You mentioned that according to BMW specification, maximum permissible engine oil consumption is approx 1 liter for every 1,600km...why then did the technicians not show me this? (Where can i find this information?) 3. Why did BMW Malaysia refuse to issue a letter saying that this is a 'normal' occurrence that is to be expected? Finally, the engine oil level gauge in iDrive..the warning comes on when it is at a minimum but to add just 1 L of oil. Does it mean it has just dropped 1 L and not truly down to the minimum? If so, why did it not just drop a bar before prompting? Really appreciate your input. Thanks in advance [/QUOTE]
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