2007 BMW 320i Repair Question
Topics covered: Smoke, Coolant, White smoke.
Mileage: 235,681 miles.
Mileage: 235,681 miles.
Asked on October 31, 2012
BMW 320i Smoke Problem
Hello why is my car heavy on oil, I top up every now and then what could be the cause
Asked by siphiweAnswer
Replied on October 31, 2012
heavy on oil??? please explain the exact issue.
Roy
Replied on October 31, 2012
Sometime when I pull off I see a white puff of smoke coming out from the car
Replied on October 31, 2012
puff, could be rings or valve seals considering the mileage
white could be coolant burning as well.
Roy
Replied on October 31, 2012
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?
Replied on October 31, 2012
with the mileage?? it is up to you. using a quart in 1000 miles is average.
Roy
Replied on October 31, 2012
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
Replied on October 31, 2012
age and wear.
Roy