urgent oil help 318ti 2002

[nickc4]

Hi there

Just pulled up and yellow oil light styed on a bit.

Waited 5 mins after turning off and hard to read oil level.

Think just over min level, plus white gunky stuff which is understood to be due to short trips and cold weather.

What Oil do I need and how much to get back up to normal.

72 k on the clock. 318ti 2002

Bought the car about a month ago, so not sure what type in there

Your help will be much appreciated

Regards
Nick

[JakeT]

A litre is needed to bring it to max again. Add in half litre amounts and check. 5w30 is probably a safe bet, but it would be good to get the oil changed sooner rather than later so you know what's in there.

[nickc4]

Hi there Jake

Thanks for your help.

Semi or fully synthetic? Stupid questions?

Aware oil leak and not sure where its coming from.

Changed vanos o ring myself and stopped from there, but looks little damp underneath around sump.

Panicking as recently bought vehicle and thinking a big mistake.

Regards
Nick

[Mammasaid]

nickc4 said:

Hi there Jake

Thanks for your help.

Semi or fully synthetic? Stupid questions?

Aware oil leak and not sure where its coming from.

Changed vanos o ring myself and stopped from there, but looks little damp underneath around sump.

Panicking as recently bought vehicle and thinking a big mistake.

Regards
Nick

Put your reg in here and this will tell you what you need.

http://www.halfords.com/motoring/engine-oils-fluid...

[helix402]

Fully synthetic, the correct spec is LongLife 01, though you may as well go for LL04. As mentioned 5w30 is fine , though other thicknesses are also approved.

[Locknut]

If you are going to take JakeT's advice and get an early oil change, you don't need to be too particular about what oil you put in for this top-up. Just get the right grade (5w30) and don't leave it too long before you change it, say less than a thousand miles.

[nickc4]

Hi there

Topped up with half little and seems ok.

Thanks guys. Appreciate it.

Recently bought the car and concerns are

Rear parking sensor. Trying to establish which one. Any cheap diagnostic I can buy? Have OBD2 but don't think it will do this.

Oil Leak-Changed vanos solenoids o rings and no leak now. Oil seems to be coming around the sump area. Took engine cover off and check round the top and CVV area but no sign.

Went for tracking and movement in wheels. been told wishbone bushes. Went to independent and said lollipop bushes but these were changed 2016 and less than 6k ago buy BMW main dealer. Have also email confirmation. Cant it be total arm replacement?

Anyone recommend good specialist/independent north London/herts area?

ideally want to do a lot of the work myself if possible and not too complex.

Regards
Nick