[bimmernoob]

I keep reading that when people's low oil indicator turns on they just drive to dealership and they will top it off for free. My question is does that apply to CPO or cars out of the free maintenance warranty?

How many of you diyer's actually do this? I do my own oil changes, so I'd probably feel weird to just drive in to get free oil to top off... but it's nice info to know never the less.

[cb1111]

Originally Posted by bimmernoob

I keep reading that when people's low oil indicator turns on they just drive to dealership and they will top it off for free. My question is does that apply to CPO or cars out of the free maintenance warranty?

How many of you diyer's actually do this? I do my own oil changes, so I'd probably feel weird to just drive in to get free oil to top off... but it's nice info to know never the less.

That applies only to car under maintenance - ie within the 4/50.

But - ask yourself if it is cost effective to drive to the dealer instead of buying a quart and keeping it in your basement.

[bimmernoob]

Originally Posted by cb1111

That applies only to car under maintenance - ie within the 4/50.

But - ask yourself if it is cost effective to drive to the dealer instead of buying a quart and keeping it in your basement.

No it doesn't. Nor do I feel right about it. Your suggestion is actually what I do. I usually order an extra QT whenever I get the oil change kit from Tischer. I was just curious as to how "generous" BMW is.

[cb1111]

I actually don't know if it is "policy." I just know what people have reported.

[rayguy24]

i actually just went two weeks ago, and in the service order report it noted that 2 qtrs were added as a courtesy. I have CPO and still under warranty.

however, the very next day, my oil light came back on saying to add 1+qrt. not sure if this has anything to do with reseting the indicator, or if the "courtesy" really didnt involve anything at all...

my advice, keep extra oil on hand rather than spend a day at the stealership.