excuse the dumb...

[hothandzison]

like i said excuse the noobness..

where do the measurements start? how do i know if its low, or too much?


how many quarts of oil for the m20? and what weight do you guys recommend? im thinking 5w30. let me know.. thanks!

[Teaguer]

You want it to be between those two straight marks.
Higher one is when you know its topped off.

You want to run a heavier oil our m20's.
For a climate like Cali I would run 20/50 like i do her in TX in the summer.
In the cooler months I run 10/30.

[hothandzison]

Many thanks man!!

[Bimmerista]

Between the 2 arrows. The difference in the amount of oil between the 2 marks is one quart.

The oil light on your overhead check panel comes on when your oil level hits below the lower line, indicating that you're low on oil.

[hothandzison]

DAMN THANKS GUYS! i drew a fat blank when i checked my oil. haha. How many quarts does the engine normally take in? thanks again!

[Plastic Emperor]

Bentley says 4.46 quarts with filter

[Bimmerista]

I usually put in 5 qts at each oil change since my car has leaks & I tend to drive it hard at times.