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Old May 12, 2012 | 12:27 AM
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How often do you top up on oil

I know there's a bunch of posts out there that comment on this topic, but there's so many different responses on a number of different threads. Thought it would be nice to see some new responses now that most 2012 owners have had their rides for close to a year in varying climates (and driving styles).

How do you drive your C63 and how often you do you find you need to top up your oil?
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Old May 12, 2012 | 02:15 AM
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Mine likes to run 0.5mm over the last red marker...If I fill it up more it just consumes it over a few weeks..
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Old May 12, 2012 | 02:26 AM
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Funny I just had to add two quarts today. Had the car for about a month now. 2,000 miles I think?
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Old May 12, 2012 | 02:32 AM
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I got a low engine oil level light yesterday. Still haven't put anything in but have some 0-40 ready anyway. However, since yesterday the light hasn't come on again... Only had the car 3 months.
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Old May 12, 2012 | 02:41 AM
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Did you check the level? Mine was on the lower red marker when my light came on. Mine came on just once also.
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Old May 12, 2012 | 02:56 AM
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My warning light came on for the 1st time last week. Had it since Oct last year and covered 5500km. Topped up by dealer.
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Old May 12, 2012 | 03:18 AM
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Only time I fill up is when I get the "Check oil at next refueling" message.
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Old May 12, 2012 | 03:23 AM
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Funny I just had to add two quarts today. Had the car for about a month now. 2,000 miles I think?
2k sounds about right IIRC. I was about the same during my more spirited days. I wanna say 3-4k now taking it a little easier. A lot of highway driving though. I know for a fact I top off with a bottle or so a few times between my services, it would have to be at least 3-4k.

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Added a quart when my light came on after about 7k miles.
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engine was low on oil (message appeared) after 3000 miles...but now it hasnt dropped below the mark since break in was completed (and I drive the car pretty hard, daily)
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