BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - 320iSE (2.2) excessive oil consumption

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Tue 9 Oct 2007 22:08
320iSE (2.2) excessive oil consumption - Ritch T
My 2001, 116k mile, 320iSE is currently using oil at the rate of 1 litre every 500 miles and has been doing so for the past 10k miles. Seems a bit excessive to me? What could be causing this and do I need to worry?

It's always had BMW main dealer service from new.

I intend to keep the car for a little while longer yet, so any advice appreciated.

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Tue 9 Oct 2007 22:18
320iSE (2.2) excessive oil consumption - Screwloose

Ritch

That's way too much; you risk clogging the cat. What does your dealer say?
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Tue 9 Oct 2007 22:28
320iSE (2.2) excessive oil consumption - Ritch T
That's way too much; you risk clogging the cat. What does your dealer say?


Dealer doesn't want to commit to anything - not much use so going to try a specialist next time.

Strange though as it flew through the MOT emissions test last year>>
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