Dealership Oil Change???

CustomE90 · 01-28-2012, 10:43 AM

My E90 335i is due for an oil change. Given this is the first oil change since I bought the car 2007 CPO with 40k miles, I am thinking it would be beneficial to have them do the service.

Does anyone have an opinion?

How much does it cost (assuming a lot)?

Is it easy to have another shop do the service and then somehow code that the service was performed through the iDrive system?

Thanks for any help/suggestions.

Tom K. · 01-28-2012, 03:24 PM

My dealer charges about $105 but often offers a coupon for an $80 change.

Parts are about $70 online at Tischer BMW.

Tom

deltree · 01-29-2012, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom K.

My dealer charges about $105 but often offers a coupon for an $80 change.

Parts are about $70 online at Tischer BMW.

Tom

So lucky. I was quoted $135 + $75 (scope reset) = $210 for oil change in SD.

muzzammil15 · 01-29-2012, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by deltree

So lucky. I was quoted $135 + $75 (scope reset) = $210 for oil change in SD.

$210????? Dude my dealer charged me $70 to change the oil!

Luky · 02-01-2012, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by deltree

So lucky. I was quoted $135 + $75 (scope reset) = $210 for oil change in SD.

Dude! What dealer quoted this to you? Brecht? (they are a rip off!) I have been buying cases of Mobil 1 at Costco whenever they were on sale and get Mann filters 10 at a time off ebay for my E46. Changed the oil every 7-8k miles as Mobil 1 10-30 is not long life rated like the Mobile 1 0-40. Total oil change cost was about $38 -$40... Also I have a Peak Research code reader that resets the oil/service light (cost was only $140 new).

What is a "scope reset" for $75? I just got my 2008 335i last week and I am starting to research the correct oil type, filters, and a "code reader" for it... Looks like Burgertuning.com sells a Bavarian Technic cable (use with laptop) that will reset codes and the service light for only $150 with the purchase of a "tuner" (considering only a JB+ rather than the JB4 as California gas sucks...).

hybrid_e90 · 02-10-2012, 02:11 PM

Just got my oil changed for $80 at Shelly BMW, and considering the life of the oil/filter, I can definitely wait until they have a special again!

Chriztofor · 02-10-2012, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Luky

Quote:

Originally Posted by deltree

So lucky. I was quoted $135 + $75 (scope reset) = $210 for oil change in SD.

Dude! What dealer quoted this to you? Brecht? (they are a rip off!) I have been buying cases of Mobil 1 at Costco whenever they were on sale and get Mann filters 10 at a time off ebay for my E46. Changed the oil every 7-8k miles as Mobil 1 10-30 is not long life rated like the Mobile 1 0-40. Total oil change cost was about $38 -$40... Also I have a Peak Research code reader that resets the oil/service light (cost was only $140 new).

What is a "scope reset" for $75? I just got my 2008 335i last week and I am starting to research the correct oil type, filters, and a "code reader" for it... Looks like Burgertuning.com sells a Bavarian Technic cable (use with laptop) that will reset codes and the service light for only $150 with the purchase of a "tuner" (considering only a JB+ rather than the JB4 as California gas sucks...).

It is nice that you bought a Peale tool, but you do not need it to do a reset. Search all 3 series reset and there is a nice video how to reset the CBS.

mlifxs · 02-11-2012, 05:52 PM

...or search youtube for "e90 service reset"

mlifxs · 02-11-2012, 06:01 PM

I would add that you can save $$$ going to a plain vanilla shop for a change. For me, it saves me $ and is much more convenient than driving a considerable distance to the dealer.

If you consider a non-dealer, I found that I had to make it unambiguously clear about what was acceptable oil, that is, LL01, or basically Mobil 1 0-40 or BMW oil. A non-dealer, non-bmw specialist may try to convince you that any full synthetic will do; I had to insist.

e679 · 02-14-2012, 09:41 AM

Dealer's oil sucks. BMW LL-01 is nothing compare to mobile 1. If the area you live in goes below 0C use 0-w40. If it never goes below 10C and if you want more protection, you may use 5-w50 (what I am using now but it will produce less hp). You don't have to always follow the LL-01 cert. Just my 2 cents.
I think I am going to try 10-w60 in next service.

Graaf_van_Vlaanderen · 02-20-2012, 01:10 PM

BMW recommends (depending on where you live) Castrol, however my dealer uses Elf. The viscosity is 5W-30 I think.

F3_BMW · 02-25-2012, 10:36 AM

I've usually see 80-120

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Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	My dealer charges about $105 but often offers a coupon for an $80 change. Parts are about $70 online at Tischer BMW. Tom
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hybrid_e90 Private First Class 3 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 2007 335i E90 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SoCal 714 iTrader: (1)	Just got my oil changed for $80 at Shelly BMW, and considering the life of the oil/filter, I can definitely wait until they have a special again!
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mlifxs Diamond Geezer 212 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: Jet Black 2007 328i Saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (6) Garage List 2016 VW Golf Sportw ... [10.00]	I would add that you can save $$$ going to a plain vanilla shop for a change. For me, it saves me $ and is much more convenient than driving a considerable distance to the dealer. If you consider a non-dealer, I found that I had to make it unambiguously clear about what was acceptable oil, that is, LL01, or basically Mobil 1 0-40 or BMW oil. A non-dealer, non-bmw specialist may try to convince you that any full synthetic will do; I had to insist.
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e679 Private First Class 9 Rep 117 Posts Drives: E93 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Dealer's oil sucks. BMW LL-01 is nothing compare to mobile 1. If the area you live in goes below 0C use 0-w40. If it never goes below 10C and if you want more protection, you may use 5-w50 (what I am using now but it will produce less hp). You don't have to always follow the LL-01 cert. Just my 2 cents. I think I am going to try 10-w60 in next service. __________________ E93 335i Alpine White, 19" Works, PSS, M3 arms, M3 bushings,M3 E93 FSB/E92 RSB, powerflex rear diff bush. AST 5100 with M3 rear camber arms. GC street plates.
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Graaf_van_Vlaanderen New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: BMW 320i E90 2005 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	BMW recommends (depending on where you live) Castrol, however my dealer uses Elf. The viscosity is 5W-30 I think.
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