2007 BMW 320I
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SIPHIWE
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Hello why is my car heavy on oil, I top up every now and then what could be the cause
Oct 31, 2012 at 11:35 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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heavy on oil??? please explain the exact issue.

Roy
Oct 31, 2012 at 11:37 AM
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SIPHIWE
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Sometime when I pull off I see a white puff of smoke coming out from the car
Oct 31, 2012 at 11:40 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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puff, could be rings or valve seals considering the mileage

white could be coolant burning as well.

Roy
Oct 31, 2012 at 11:45 AM
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SIPHIWE
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K but everyrtime I see the white smoke I have to top up my oil, as for rings and vavle seals do you think they need to be changed?
Oct 31, 2012 at 11:50 AM
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with the mileage?? it is up to you. using a quart in 1000 miles is average.

Roy
Oct 31, 2012 at 11:58 AM
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SIPHIWE
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Thanks I will monitor this very close another thing I noticed everytime I drive the car at 140km I have to top up the next day I dont normally drive more than 120km
Oct 31, 2012 at 12:16 PM
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age and wear.

Roy
Oct 31, 2012 at 12:47 PM
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And dont forget the overall condition too.......
Nov 28, 2016 at 3:54 PM