04-01-2014, 12:11 PM | #1 |
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Oil Dipstick???
Is there really a dipstick to check oil on an M235i???
Important features in the engine compartment 1 Jump-starting, negative terminal 2 Vehicle identification number 3 Washer fluid reservoir 4 Jump-starting, positive terminal 5 Engine compartment fuse box 6 Dipstick for engine oil 7 Oil filler neck 8 Coolant reservoir Anyone who has taken delivery could you confirm? This would be a nice return if it does. The electronic level checking is a pain.
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Not sure if it matters but in the pic you have the engine is a 4 cylinder most likely the n20 whereas the m235 is the In line 6 so maybe the n20 has a dipstick? As far as I know my m235 does not have one
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There's no dipstick in my M235i, you have to check the oil electronically. I'm not sure where that pic is from, the one in my M235 manual looks different.
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That was from the owners manual i found here http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=963815
Figured its usually one manual that covers all the cars in a series. Bummer there isn't a dip stick for the oil. It stupid not having one being a car that is supposed to be race type car. There are some things that should not be automated. Or at least give the option.
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Coming from a GTI, it burns a litre of oil every couple months. How much oil does it burn for 135 or 335? |
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I would say that my 135s "used", on average, a quart of oil every service interval (15K miles).
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The M235 is 10 though, I believe.... And yes, with synthetic oil and more efficient engines, I think you're right - they're just able to run better for longer periods of time, making the "checking" less frequent and easily accomplished by the computer. EDIT - here is the pic of the M235 engine bay
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Found the engine shown in the manual:
This is on a 118i (N13 engine), and is a 1.6L turbo. As far as I can tell, the 2 series will not be offered with this engine, so who knows what the manual is talking about. |
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Nice research. Yea who knows with the manuals sometimes. Well we got the answer No dipstick
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Crown BMW in Greensboro has a good engine picture of a 228. No dipstick there
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How much oil is in my 228i
BMW is really being a pain in the ass. I hate that it has no dip stick and now the owners manual will not even tell me how much oil goes into it on an oil change. Does anyone know where I can find out? I may have to call the dealer.
This is one of the things I do not like about my new car. The other is the run flat tires and no spare or no donut. I traded them out within the first 40 miles and added a donut kit. The other thing I dislike is how complicated it is to work on. My mechanic who did great on my 2005 325i said I should get the extended warranty because it is too much for him to deal with. What do I like. Everything else! It drives like a dream! Mike |
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