Oil Level Reading > Max

markjord · 08-30-2009, 09:32 AM

Just bought my M3 from a BMW main dealer. They (apparently) serviced the car just before I got it. I checked the oil level for the first time today (what a waste of time not having a dip stick); it reads > max. What should I do?
Thanks,
Mark

ideliver · 08-30-2009, 09:34 AM

take it back...too much oil will foam and this is not good...

pmeloche · 08-30-2009, 12:11 PM

Take it back. BTW, the iDrive and the user manual does suggest that you take it back when the oil reading is > MAX. Why did you ask here?

NugeMobile · 08-30-2009, 12:36 PM

relax...

JCtx · 08-30-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by markjord

What should I do?

Do a search to learn how the sensor works, and how to read level properly. I'd make sure you're indeed overfilled before wasting your time at a dealership. And if that's the case, the front sump holds about 1/2 liter, so it's pretty easy to DIY if you choose to. Good luck.

FCP Euro · 09-02-2009, 04:02 PM

+1, Do what elp mentioned and if it is indeed overfilled, then take it back to the dealer ASAP.

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FCP Euro Lieutenant 10 Rep 462 Posts Drives: Volvo 850 T5 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Old Saybrook, CT iTrader: (0)	+1, Do what elp mentioned and if it is indeed overfilled, then take it back to the dealer ASAP. __________________ sales@fcpeuro.com FCP Euro - European Car Parts Specialists
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