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      04-07-2009, 05:53 PM   #1
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Drives: 2008 M3, Space Gray
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2nd oil change at dealer, next day oil drops to 1/2qt less

A little back ground history. I had the first service done at 1200 miles with no issues. At about 3500 miles the oil level had dropped 1/2qt. or from the top of the line to the first arrow on the guage. Added 1/2qt and no problems. Seems my M3 drinks about 1/2qt every 2-3K miles. Brought it in for an intermediate oil/filter change at 8,000 miles as I don't plan on pushing it to 15,000 like the manufacture suggest. I had the oil/filter changed Yesterday. Today I'm driving and the oil level dropped to that first 1/2quart level. A little early would you not say?

Has anyone noticed this after an oil change? Seems it should have gone about another 2-3,000 miles. Under the hood, all is ok. No oil leaks, filler cap is on good. all looks ok. Any idea's?
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