Oil Level Question

[inTgr8r]

Originally Posted by bluecobra

Yes, I also stated that I drove it to the gas station and back and checked again. But, thanks for your input.

FWIW....

IDK how long a drive that is but, this 60 weight oil takes a long time to warm up to full operating temp.
I find on my car that its a solid 20min

[bluecobra]

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

FWIW....

IDK how long a drive that is but, this 60 weight oil takes a long time to warm up to full operating temp.
I find on my car that its a solid 20min

Yeah, I know there are other variables. The gas station is about 4 miles each way, but I let the car warm up for 3-4 minutes while I was putting tools away, etc.

The oil temp gauge was up to around 140 F - don't ask me what that is in Celsius - when I returned from getting beer....oh, and gas. I will check it again the next time I drive it, when the oil is nice and warm. Unfortunately that will be a week or so with all the rain around here.

But aerobod's point was well made and he was trying to help. Thanks to all.

[inTgr8r]

Originally Posted by bluecobra

Yeah, I know there are other variables. The gas station is about 4 miles each way, but I let the car warm up for 3-4 minutes while I was putting tools away, etc.

The oil temp gauge was up to around 140 F - don't ask me what that is in Celsius - when I returned from getting beer....oh, and gas. I will check it again the next time I drive it, when the oil is nice and warm. Unfortunately that will be a week or so with all the rain around here.

But aerobod's point was well made and he was trying to help. Thanks to all.

we're all curious as can be as to why the level is off & grasping at ideas.

....in for the outcome

[aerobod]

Originally Posted by bluecobra

Yes, I also stated that I drove it to the gas station and back and checked again. But, thanks for your input.

You're welcome.

[Clearancediver]

Interestingly my 2004 Z4 manual (3.0i) says 6.5 litres capacity...with filter change. If you are only putting in 5.5 litres you are 1 litre short/down...

6.9 quarts/6.5 litres......

[Clearancediver]

I would check your manual in the capacity section towards the end......

[inTgr8r]

Originally Posted by Clearancediver

Interestingly my 2004 Z4 manual (3.0i) says 6.5 litres capacity...with filter change. If you are only putting in 5.5 litres you are 1 litre short/down...

6.9 quarts/6.5 litres......

Originally Posted by Clearancediver

I would check your manual in the capacity section towards the end......

The S54 is entirely different and there is a tech memo out on this.

[jmillet]

SI B 11 03 03 addresses S54 Engine Oil Capacity:
http://www.shipkiller.com/SI%20B%201...ril%202003.pdf

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

The S54 is entirely different and there is a tech memo out on this.

[bluecobra]

Originally Posted by Clearancediver

I would check your manual in the capacity section towards the end......

I think that the others have covered this.......I wish it were that simple.

[bfwollen]

Where is the dip stick on the 2006 model ?

[Incompatible]

Originally Posted by bfwollen

Where is the dip stick on the 2006 model ?

If you do not have a Z4M, you do not have a dipstick on your 2006 Z4.