01northernS4

I go from the top marker on the dip stick to the bottom one every 2500 to 3000 miles... what could cause this or is it normal? I don't see any leaks. I'm told it could be blow by or the cam seals. Don't think 1 quart is considered normal for that distance.

I'm using 5W40 Motul Synthetic if it means anything to you guys and its an 01 S4 6spd.

Car runs great otherwise.

Thanks for your help.

S4Poor/deux@Curbside

Not normal.

addìct

run the car until it's hot and pop the hood. Remove all the plastic engine covers and look for burning oil or oil residue.

If you don't see anything, it would be a good idea to get the car on a lift for inspection.

PKmode

NO, not normal at all.

S4KTS

In an E36 M3!!! Srsly. But, you have an oil leak.

01northernS4

could it be blow by or the cam seals? The dealer did the valve cover gaskets but not the cam seals... ******...

Don't know where else this oil could be going.

Thanks again.

01northernS4

Thanks... Maybe cam seals? Blow by? Valve covers are already done.

S4Poor/deux@Curbside

than likely. Could be a snail oil line too.

S4Poor/deux@Curbside

A quart of blow by? No.

01northernS4

My mechanic looked for leaks last time in and saw nothing. Don't smell any oil.