Car using oil still....any ideas? (some legal advice too please)

Third Opinion · 3 Sep 2008 at 21:24

[TW]Fox;12427511 said:
No, its an arbitary figure. I've already said I think it's there for arse covering reasons

Good stuff, knowing what warranty companies are like with wear and tear issues.

You know like "my bumper fell off", response "well Sir the bolts rusted through from wear and tear from road conditions". Sounds crazy but a friend got that story.

Wear and tear issue usually makes warranties useless.

mattpc · 3 Sep 2008 at 21:26

NickXX said:
Go to Costco if you can - 4l of Mobil 1 0w40 for £19.99.

+VAT

[TW]Fox · 3 Sep 2008 at 21:28

Third Opinion said:
Good stuff, knowing what warranty companies are like with wear and tear issues

I 'broke' the drivers door lock on the Z4 and BMW are currently trying to argue its wear and tear. They won't be winning that particular arguement.

mejinks · 3 Sep 2008 at 22:04

agw_01 said:
You really think anyone is going to risk another group buy?

What happened there?

agw_01 · 3 Sep 2008 at 23:59

mejinks said:
What happened there?

Just have a look for a few recent threads regarding a group buy of Dr Colorchip.

rG-tom · 4 Sep 2008 at 00:16

mattpc said:
+VAT

£23.49........i know too well, i'm on my third bottle

[TW]Fox · 4 Sep 2008 at 00:24

With the mileage you do have you consider trading the car in for a Golf Bluemotion?

rG-tom · 4 Sep 2008 at 00:27

[TW]Fox;12428972 said:
With the mileage you do have you consider trading the car in for a Golf Bluemotion?

funny you should mention that, I've just ordered one but i went for the optional wooden deck chair edition.....no cushions so it saves weight and thus fuel ,and thus, the planet

mejinks · 4 Sep 2008 at 00:35

[TW]Fox;12428972 said:
With the mileage you do have you consider trading the car in for a Golf Bluemotion?

rG-tom said:
funny you should mention that, I've just ordered one but i went for the optional wooden deck chair edition.....no cushions so it saves weight and thus fuel ,and thus, the planet

and the joke that I've missed is.... :confused:

rG-tom · 4 Sep 2008 at 00:38

mejinks said:
and the joke that I've missed is....

the 3 page troll thread about a golf bluemotion?

[TW]Fox · 4 Sep 2008 at 00:48

mejinks said:
and the joke that I've missed is....

As if you'd understand, you are stuck with a 5 Series instead of a Golf BM :rolleyes:

mejinks · 4 Sep 2008 at 00:54

rG-tom said:
the 3 page troll thread about a golf bluemotion?

Oh yeah. Sorry to derail your thread by the way.

I was reading through http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?p=8241212 and there are some suggestions in there from replacing the stem seals to replacement engine. Have you spoken to BMW about it on 0870 5050 160.

mejinks · 4 Sep 2008 at 00:56

[TW]Fox;12429079 said:
As if you'd understand, you are stuck with a 5 Series instead of a Golf BM

Lol, yeah. I need my head reading, fancy buying such an uncomfortable car that gives me great pleasure when I could be driving something that makes me repent my carbon imbalance with puritanical zeal.

rG-tom · 4 Sep 2008 at 00:57

ill give them a try, but one thing that thread seems to reccomend is moving to Mobil1 0w40 and im already on that! lol.

Tom.

Simon · 4 Sep 2008 at 00:59

rG-tom said:
ill give them a try, but one thing that thread seems to reccomend is moving to Mobil1 0w40 and im already on that! lol.

Tom.

I dont think anyone recommended it, just some people didnt read the thread and then started talking about group buys and costco.

mejinks · 4 Sep 2008 at 01:02

rG-tom said:
ill give them a try, but one thing that thread seems to reccomend is moving to Mobil1 0w40 and im already on that! lol.

Tom.

Well, look on the bright side. It takes us normal drivers several thousand miles to see what an oil is like in our car. It only takes you a few weeks

Sorry, I'll get my coat.

FWIW I never liked mobil 1, I've always had problems with it being too thin in the cars I have used it in. Maybe you should try Fuchs?

[TW]Fox · 4 Sep 2008 at 01:04

Simon said:
I dont think anyone recommended it, just some people didnt read the thread and then started talking about group buys and costco.

Personally I just use the oil that the car has had ever since it rolled out of the factory and see little reason to be using Mobil 1 or whatever instead.

mejinks · 4 Sep 2008 at 01:05

[TW]Fox;12429161 said:
Personally I just use the oil that the car has had ever since it rolled out of the factory and see little reason to be using Mobil 1 or whatever instead.

That would be Edge right?

[TW]Fox · 4 Sep 2008 at 01:11

Well the dealers use SLX Longtec but yea, we buy it as Edge. I telephoned the supplying dealer who told me they'd always used SLX Longtec 0w30, and my local dealer uses it as well, so thats what I use.

rG-tom · 4 Sep 2008 at 01:28

Simon said:
I dont think anyone recommended it, just some people didnt read the thread and then started talking about group buys and costco.

in the e46fanatics thread....

Many owners change to Mobil 1 0W-40 and could improve the oil consumption a bit but your's is excessive so i am no sure it will change by that much.