digital_frankenstein 10 Report post Posted May 16, 2016 Preface - I'm a noobThe orange, low oil warning light came on today. So before I go out and buy some random oil and top my car up, seeing as I don't know what oil is in it currently (bought the car in Jan '16), do I need to have it flushed before I put new oil in? Or am I safe stopping by a service station on my way home and chucking in what tickles my fancy? Also should I only be looking at certain types of oil (if there is a difference)? This is for a 2006 e90 if that makes any difference. chur Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted May 16, 2016 5w30 Euro 4 minimum full synthetic is the correct oil 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
digital_frankenstein 10 Report post Posted May 16, 2016 5w30 Euro 4 minimum full synthetic is the correct oil Can I pick that up anywhere or am I looking at needing to visit an automotive store? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted May 16, 2016 Call in and I can top it up tomorrow and check a few things...will just charge you for the oil 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
digital_frankenstein 10 Report post Posted May 16, 2016 (edited) Legend! PM'd Edited May 16, 2016 by digital_frankenstein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matth5 471 Report post Posted May 16, 2016 How long since an oil change? If it's a year or more than I'd say do an oil change. If it's much less... I reckon you'll want to have the leak fixed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
digital_frankenstein 10 Report post Posted May 16, 2016 How long since an oil change? If it's a year or more than I'd say do an oil change. If it's much less... I reckon you'll want to have the leak fixed. Haven't done one since buying the car in Jan and unsure of the history. No sign of a leak but I could just be missing it. Hopefully Glenn doesn't pick anything up tomorrow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted May 16, 2016 i would definitely do a full oil and filter change with the correct oil grade and genuine filter. doesnt cost THAT much and would make a huge difference. it may be using oil because its the wrong grade or just been too long since the last change. no harm to do it sooner and you know you will be good for another 8000-10000kms 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted May 16, 2016 To Niven the OP.... be careful what you listen to & read on here. Let's just keep with the program ... see you tomorrow 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
