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Maintenance

Using oil? Build a useful consumption record first

Separate leaks, fill-level errors and oil use before authorizing an engine or turbo repair.

PHTM PERFORMANCEPublished Reviewed Updated

GUIDE OVERVIEW

Difficulty
Introductory · 1/5
Time
2 MIN READ
Vehicle / platform
BMW · shared across 7 chassis groups

APPLIES TO

  • E82 / E88135i
  • E90 / E92 / E93335i / 335xi · 335i
  • F10N20/N26-equipped models listed in SI B11 03 15
  • F22N20/N26-equipped models listed in SI B11 03 15 · M235i

7 chassis groups supported. All linked applications are listed below.

ENGINE · N54 / N20 / N26 / N55

Check full compatibility for model-year, engine and equipment limits.

Full compatibility

E82 / E88 — 135i

Make
BMW
Model years / scope
2007–2010 manufacturer application years; regional model-year availability varies
Engine
N54
Drivetrain
Confirm the listed model and source application; no additional drivetrain variants inferred.
Region
US technical material unless noted

Sources 1, 2

E90 — 335i / 335xi

Make
BMW
Model years / scope
2007–2008
Engine
N54
Drivetrain
Confirm the listed model and source application; no additional drivetrain variants inferred.
Region
US technical material unless noted

Sources 1, 2

E92 / E93 — 335i

Make
BMW
Model years / scope
2007–2010
Engine
N54
Drivetrain
Confirm the listed model and source application; no additional drivetrain variants inferred.
Region
US technical material unless noted

Sources 1, 2

F10 — N20/N26-equipped models listed in SI B11 03 15

Make
BMW
Model years / scope
Vehicles covered by March 2015 bulletin; no later-year extension inferred
Engine
N20 / N26
Drivetrain
Confirm the listed model and source application; no additional drivetrain variants inferred.
Region
US technical material unless noted

F11, F23 and F33 are not listed in this bulletin. Other engines are excluded.

Sources 1

F22 — N20/N26-equipped models listed in SI B11 03 15

Make
BMW
Model years / scope
Vehicles covered by March 2015 bulletin; no later-year extension inferred
Engine
N20 / N26
Drivetrain
Confirm the listed model and source application; no additional drivetrain variants inferred.
Region
US technical material unless noted

F11, F23 and F33 are not listed in this bulletin. Other engines are excluded.

Sources 1

F30 / F31 / F34 — N20/N26-equipped models listed in SI B11 03 15

Make
BMW
Model years / scope
Vehicles covered by March 2015 bulletin; no later-year extension inferred
Engine
N20 / N26
Drivetrain
Confirm the listed model and source application; no additional drivetrain variants inferred.
Region
US technical material unless noted

F11, F23 and F33 are not listed in this bulletin. Other engines are excluded.

Sources 1

F32 / F36 — N20/N26-equipped models listed in SI B11 03 15

Make
BMW
Model years / scope
Vehicles covered by March 2015 bulletin; no later-year extension inferred
Engine
N20 / N26
Drivetrain
Confirm the listed model and source application; no additional drivetrain variants inferred.
Region
US technical material unless noted

F11, F23 and F33 are not listed in this bulletin. Other engines are excluded.

Sources 1

F87 — M2

Make
BMW
Model years / scope
2016–2018
Engine
N55
Drivetrain
Confirm the listed model and source application; no additional drivetrain variants inferred.
Region
US technical material unless noted

Sources 1, 3

F22 — M235i

Make
BMW
Model years / scope
2014–2016
Engine
N55
Drivetrain
Confirm the listed model and source application; no additional drivetrain variants inferred.
Region
US technical material unless noted

Sources 1, 3

STEP 01

Keep a repeatable log

Record the odometer, the amount added, the oil used and how the level was measured. Note driving conditions and visible leaks. Follow the model’s own level-check procedure each time.

Sources 1

STEP 02

Investigate leakage first

Have fresh leaks located before interpreting the log as oil burned internally. A controlled workshop consumption test may be necessary if ordinary readings cannot answer the question.

Sources 1

STEP 03

Avoid the turbo shortcut

Oil residue in charge plumbing alone does not prove a turbocharger has failed. BMW’s diagnostic discussion also considers crankcase ventilation and operating conditions.

Sources 1

Sources / references 3
  1. BMW SI B11 03 13 — Engine oil consumption ↗Reviewed Sep 27, 2026
  2. Dinan — N54 intake application and installation scope ↗Reviewed Sep 27, 2026
  3. Dinan INS760-0038 — N55 application list, June 2024 ↗Reviewed Sep 27, 2026

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