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      09-15-2020, 04:52 PM   #1
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2016 M235i Xdrive low oil indicator

When first starting car get a low oil level light need to add a quart or could cause engine issues.... then i do an oil measurement at operating temperature and its at max??? Bad sensor? Do I believe its full or is it low??? 51k miles about 3k on liquid Molly oil....
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      09-15-2020, 05:32 PM   #2
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My 2016 with 30k miles did the same thing a few weeks back.

Anyone have any ideas?
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      09-16-2020, 05:24 AM   #3
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Sniper did it go away? After I do the measurement, it goes away and stays away... until I restart the car....
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      09-16-2020, 11:08 PM   #4
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You're getting close to the age where some gaskets could be leaking. Check OFHG from the engine bay along with the VCG and maybe the OPG below.
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      09-20-2020, 07:54 PM   #5
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I would simply take it in to get serviced. Or you could add some oil and see if it is a leak.
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      09-22-2020, 01:26 PM   #6
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When first starting car get a low oil level light need to add a quart or could cause engine issues.... then i do an oil measurement at operating temperature and its at max??? Bad sensor? Do I believe its full or is it low??? 51k miles about 3k on liquid Molly oil....
I had this exact same issue a month ago. I was tuned on BM3 stage 2 and I added the quart that it recommended, waning went away for a couple days then came back. I switched maps on BM3 from 93 oct to 91 and the issue has been gone ever since. Im not sure if it was caused by the tune or what but i called my local dealership and theyve never heard of this issue. If it comes back I am going to take it in for servicing but for the past 3 weeks its been fine.
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      09-23-2020, 03:04 PM   #7
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yeah i reflashed bm3 stage 2 tune is been fine since
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