BMW e90 320i high oil consumption

[Neve24]

Hi guys,

I've noticed a trend of increased oil consumption on my vehicle & it seems to be getting worse. 2007 model with 177000km.

The vehicle had an oil service about 1000km ago & the oil warning has just come on, indicating 1L oil short.

Please assist with your thoughts on the cause & recommendation for next steps

 

[Dr Evil]

Could possibly be valve stem seals, they usually go on the 320i e90

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[Neve24]

Thanks,this was also suggested by another member. How do I confirm this though?

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[grim101]

Does it smoke?

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[Neve24]

It does not smoke while in motion but I have noticed a few puffs of smoke in my side mirror when pulling out of my driveway after idling the car.

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[Nick]

Stem seals are going then.

 

[ajbalie]

It does not smoke while in motion but I have noticed a few puffs of smoke in my side mirror when pulling out of my driveway after idling the car.

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Had the same with my car. Definitely the seals common problem on the 320i e90

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[Sabretooth tiger]

http://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=74058

 

[Bradon]

Mine are on there way out too. Just trying to nurse it along until i can get some extra cash.

 

[JohnLod]

Hi
I am running a special on the valve stem service R7900 AT Leo Haese Pretoria.

 

[JohnLod]

 

[China]

Stem seals are going then.

+1

 

[Twincam Shark]

I Got a a friend who has a 2011 - e90 - 320i petrol
67 000km , motorplan just finished based on the year and that car drinks at least 2.5l oil between services.
Bmw Boksburg said its normal .
The car does not smoke and Vincent from bmw also said he can do the valve stem seals at around 8k but can not guarantee the oil usage will stop.
Something about the design of the motor.

 

[Muftah Boughrara]

I have e90 N46 engine 318i , oil consumption increasd, with smoke , I changed ventilation oil separator , but still

 

[ajbalie]

Normally the problem is valvestem seals. It will eventually start to smoke. let it Idol a few minutes ref it up and see

 

[Riaad]

I Got a a friend who has a 2011 - e90 - 320i petrol
67 000km , motorplan just finished based on the year and that car drinks at least 2.5l oil between services.
Bmw Boksburg said its normal .
The car does not smoke and Vincent from bmw also said he can do the valve stem seals at around 8k but can not guarantee the oil usage will stop.
Something about the design of the motor.

this is not normal at that mileage, you most likely have an oil leak at the tapet cover...unnoticeable as it leaks slightly at the back of the engine...if you get a burning oil smell while driving, this is probably the problem:hammerhead:

 

[momo1]

I Got a a friend who has a 2011 - e90 - 320i petrol
67 000km , motorplan just finished based on the year and that car drinks at least 2.5l oil between services.
Bmw Boksburg said its normal .
The car does not smoke and Vincent from bmw also said he can do the valve stem seals at around 8k but can not guarantee the oil usage will stop.
Something about the design of the motor.

this is not normal at that mileage, you most likely have an oil leak at the tapet cover...unnoticeable as it leaks slightly at the back of the engine...if you get a burning oil smell while driving, this is probably the problem:hammerhead:

This is very normal at that mileage.
all symptoms of OP's post points to seals.

 

[1979papijan]

Normally the problem is valvestem seals. It will eventually start to smoke. let it Idol a few minutes ref it up and see

come and see me my quote is R4500 now because i am on special for two months. i take only 5hrs to complete the job (valve stem seals replacement) i am in centurion book first on 0828003277 papijan or find me on you tube (bmw valve stem seals replaced without removing cylinderhead) go to papijan