[avlnch]

I follow my own break-in procedure based off BMW's but not the same. I've done this on all my E60's (06, 08, '10) and now my '13 M5.

At my break-in service with 1,100 miles on the ODO, I had the iDrive oil meter in the middle between max and min.

Now at 1,900 miles on the ODO (800 miles later), my M5 has not consumed any oil at all.

In all my E60's I consumed oil at a rate of approx 7,000mi/1qt. I seem to be on track for the same consumption rate for my F10 M5.

BMW at the factory puts 5W-30 in our M5's. At break-in service, I had the mechanic put in German Castrol 0W-30. The car warms up quicker and runs a bit smoother.

I sent my break-in 5W-30 oil sample to BlackStone and got an analysis report back. I plan on sending my end of break-in 0W-30 oil to BlackStone so I can compare the numbers. If anyone has an initial break-in (1,200mi) BlackStone report and wants to compare them, PM me.

If anyone is wondering, I don't finish break-in at 1,200..
Initial Break-In: 1,200mi
End of Break-In: 3,000mi