N54 burning oil, Feb 6, 2023 · Just wanted to ask all you N54 owners how much oil does your N54 burn? I'd love to know if you don't have oil leaks, do you need to add a quart to your engine before you change your oil? If you are in the market for an N54-powered BMW and just read that list, you are probably reconsidering your choice. N54 Engine Quick question, I’ve always learned that less oil burning per 1,000 miles makes for a healthier engine. The time now is 06:22 AM. Oil change was done about 1. Pulled the belly pan and saw no visible leaks, & had a friend follow for a good 20 minutes to see if any sort of smoke was coming from the exhaust (result: no smoke). Have an 07 335i sedan and noticed its been going through a lot of oil lately. It definitely did when I was looking for my 135ibut the substantial difference in tune-ability between the N54 and N55 is what brought me back. Is it the valves or where should I look first? Have not tested N54 smells like burning oil when I idle after pulling or driving in general, any idea I was thinking VC gasket but maybe something to do with oil housing? Maybe need a higher viscosity? BIMMERPOST Verifying your humanity Jan 4, 2020 · the title says most of it, 2008 E60 N54 535i rear wheel drive, the smoke is very heavy regardless of engine temperatures (even on cold start) white smoke, with distinct oil smell Verified that the intake has pools (not puddles) of oil in the charge pipe / pipe going to the intake N54 burning oil smell, no apparent leaks HELP!! All times are GMT -5. At 170,000 I did the OFHG and OCG, and lost a little bit of oil. 5 months ago and since then I've had to top off 2 times. My 135i is a 2008 ( Apr 30, 2025 · Discover the oil capacity, maintenance tips, and best practices for the BMW N54 engine to ensure optimal performance and longevity. It has been asking for oil top ups during this time and the request for oil is becoming more regular. But this was just in simple 4 banger Honda’s. “Well, maybe an N55 is better”, is likely running through your mind. N54 boys do you have any idea what an N 54 typically burns over 2000 3000 miles ? Thnx fully… Nov 2, 2025 · 2009 n54 twin turbo engine burning a lot of oil, as in a quart every 1000-1500 miles. So my car is losing/burning 1 1/2 of oil every 2,000. « Previous Thread Next Thread » Normal oil consumption for higher mileage N54's? Oct 13, 2021 · 2008 535i N54 Oil Consumption - Unsure what next Jump to Latest 7. My 335i I changed the oil right after I did the valve cover gasket (bad leak) at 165,500 early in December. I also have oil gathering around the sump so there is an oil leak somewhere in addition to the blue smoke. 6K views 19 replies 7 participants last post by alex26 Mar 23, 2023 G.
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