How much oil does your car use?

[QuestMCoupe]

A mechanic that usually works on my car and my mom's 318 says about a quart a week is right because of the mods I have. (intake, exhaust, Jim C. chip) Anybody have anything to say on this?

[318Shawn]

Originally posted by Quest325is
A mechanic that usually works on my car and my mom's 318 says about a quart a week is right because of the mods I have. (intake, exhaust, Jim C. chip) Anybody have anything to say on this?

I'd get a new mechanic. I don't think those mods would affect the oil consumption like that. A quart a week is crazy! I would check out the engine if my car used oil like that. I don't have to top up any oil between changes.

[BMWDRIVEN]

there is definately an issue there. Do you think he meant a tank of gas per week? Seriously, if you are putting a quart of oil in your engine per week you have major motor issues. I would bring it to a BMW dealership and have them go through it and make sure everything is good and then take 318shawn's advice and find a new mechanic.

[SG_M3]

hey quest if you need a new mechanic try ours. He has worked on my families cars(00 540,91 535,82 320,98 M3) He is the best, he is honest and does great work.

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[umnitza]

I just check my car every week and it burns NO oil.

I think that's unusual.

[QuestMCoupe]

Thanks for the info guys..I knew that didn't sound right. I surely didn't think my mods had anything to do with it. SG_M3..I'll try your mechanic...should I tell him someone referred me? Thanks again.

[SG_M3]

tell him sean garrity told you about him

[QuestMCoupe]

ok..thanks Sean.

[jesd325is]

my 93 doesnt leak anything and i have the same mods(chip/intake/exhaust). gaskets wear and tear so that may be all you need . i would check the valve cover area, or rear main seal area for leaks. many shops can check for you and locate it i think with the flourescent black light i think, or is that just coolant leaks