Oil capacity for 335d
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Hi all
I did a search but to no avail.. Does anyone know how much oil a 335d (or 535d) takes. Mine has just had its 1st service and BMW charged me for 8 litres which seemed a lot and the oil level on dip stick is about 0.5 cm over the max mark (I measured it as per the hand book - flat level surface, engine off from warm, wait 5 mins). Will too much oil damage the engine? The owners manual says take it straight to the dealer if its been overfilled.
Any insight would be much appreciated.
Cheers
I did a search but to no avail.. Does anyone know how much oil a 335d (or 535d) takes. Mine has just had its 1st service and BMW charged me for 8 litres which seemed a lot and the oil level on dip stick is about 0.5 cm over the max mark (I measured it as per the hand book - flat level surface, engine off from warm, wait 5 mins). Will too much oil damage the engine? The owners manual says take it straight to the dealer if its been overfilled.
Any insight would be much appreciated.
Cheers
8 Litres would seem about right. Its a big engine with 2 turbos to lubricated.
If you are worried about the level then yes you should take it back. Being overfilled is just as bad a running low as it can blow seals in the engine (although yours isnt that bad).
For peace of mind you could happlily take it back and ask for half a litre to be drained.
Ask them what the capacity is at the same time, see if they still say 8 litres.
PS - the problem you are probably getting is when it was filled with oil when cold it was on the max mark. With the engine warm the oil will expand a tiny amount causing it to creep up over as you describe.
Neil
If you are worried about the level then yes you should take it back. Being overfilled is just as bad a running low as it can blow seals in the engine (although yours isnt that bad).
For peace of mind you could happlily take it back and ask for half a litre to be drained.
Ask them what the capacity is at the same time, see if they still say 8 litres.
PS - the problem you are probably getting is when it was filled with oil when cold it was on the max mark. With the engine warm the oil will expand a tiny amount causing it to creep up over as you describe.
Neil
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