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I have an oil leak on my 2005 Z4 with only 15,500 miles on it.

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Posted on May 27, 2011

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I heard that the BMW always faces that problem. lol

Check and see where the leaks is. Good luck

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SOURCE: BMW Z4 High Oil Usage

oil consumption is normal on BMW's especially if you drive the car hard and especially if it is still cold.

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Posted on Jan 15, 2009

SOURCE: oil leak around oil filter area

it could be dry oil seal filter, cleane around the filter and check after the car warm up.

Anonymous

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Posted on Jun 19, 2009

SOURCE: oil light goes on...had a

I wouldn't recommend synthetic oil for a car that appears to have a small leak. Synthetic oil is very thin and will find that smallest of leaks and leave you adding oil all the time. Considering the length of your commute, I'd go with a heavier oil (10W40) or heavier and change the oil every 3000 miles. If the heavier oil doesn't solve your problem, you will need to identify the leak and get it repaired.

Anonymous

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Posted on Aug 06, 2009

SOURCE: Honda odyssey 2005

The tranny fluid on most cars and trucks is 30,000 miles ,as far as the engine oil if you use a good oil brand like Honda motor oil or even like Motorcraft they are a synthectic blend 5w20 and you can go 5,000 miles between oil changes.Now if your useing regular motor oil change it every 3,000 miles.Hope that helps

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