Did my first oil change.

JawjaDawg · 06-15-2011, 07:25 AM

So owning the CPO 328i for the past 6 months, the service due light finally came on last week. Figured I could call the dealership and get a quote for an interim oil change and was quoted 253$

. Then I called an independent shop close to my apartment and was quoted 95-105$. Made an appointment with the indy shop, showed up, and the guy didn't even have me down. Decided that the indy shop was kinda sketchy, I don't believe they would use BMW approved oil. I decided to just do it on my own rather than trusting somebody else.

Went to the dealership, paid 90$ and some change for 7 qts of oil and oil filter. Used couple of DIY guides, and 45 minutes later I was done. Everything was fairly simple, as easy as any other car.

Next time I will save my pennies and buy the cheaper kit off Tischer.

csav330 · 06-15-2011, 01:14 PM

Did mine a couple weeks ago too. Took around 30 minutes and didn't get robbed by the dealership.

chromisdesigns · 06-15-2011, 07:17 PM

Man, that's just outrageous. My indy BMW shop charges $95 for oil and filter change. And that's in one of the highest cost areas in the country. Even the stealers here only charge about $125!

Chriztofor · 06-16-2011, 08:42 AM

Good to hear. DIY is very satisfying. Now you are on your way to do other easy DIYs ie: changing air filter, micron filter, etc....

Roowah · 06-16-2011, 11:51 PM

I just got mine changed at the dealership, and paid $103 including tax. Not too bad.

JawjaDawg · 06-17-2011, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Roowah

I just got mine changed at the dealership, and paid $103 including tax. Not too bad.

If it costs that much at the dealership I would definitely go that route

Manoah · 06-17-2011, 05:37 AM

+1 ^ my wife wont be changing the oil on her own when im deployed, hope my stealership doesnt rape me.

06-15-2011, 07:25 AM	#1
JawjaDawg Lieutenant 52 Rep 598 Posts Drives: 07 Crimson Red E92 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	Did my first oil change. So owning the CPO 328i for the past 6 months, the service due light finally came on last week. Figured I could call the dealership and get a quote for an interim oil change and was quoted 253$ . Then I called an independent shop close to my apartment and was quoted 95-105$. Made an appointment with the indy shop, showed up, and the guy didn't even have me down. Decided that the indy shop was kinda sketchy, I don't believe they would use BMW approved oil. I decided to just do it on my own rather than trusting somebody else. Went to the dealership, paid 90$ and some change for 7 qts of oil and oil filter. Used couple of DIY guides, and 45 minutes later I was done. Everything was fairly simple, as easy as any other car. Next time I will save my pennies and buy the cheaper kit off Tischer.
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csav330 Private 2 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Madison, WI iTrader: (0)	Did mine a couple weeks ago too. Took around 30 minutes and didn't get robbed by the dealership.
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chromisdesigns Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,754 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i sedan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	Man, that's just outrageous. My indy BMW shop charges $95 for oil and filter change. And that's in one of the highest cost areas in the country. Even the stealers here only charge about $125!
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06-16-2011, 08:42 AM	#4
Chriztofor Colonel 103 Rep 2,783 Posts Drives: '06 325i and '13 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (1)	Good to hear. DIY is very satisfying. Now you are on your way to do other easy DIYs ie: changing air filter, micron filter, etc.... __________________ If no codes are being thrown use Chevron Techron fuel injector cleaner (concentrate). It solves rpm fluctuating upon cold start-up. Also, for most BMW problems start off by scanning your car with the Peake Research Tool. It contains the actual BMW codes. If you want to register a newly installed battery for free (just buy a $10 cable) and google/download BMWLogger
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Roowah Captain 28 Rep 811 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge, MA iTrader: (0)	I just got mine changed at the dealership, and paid $103 including tax. Not too bad. __________________ 2006 E90 330i 6MT: TiAg\|Black Leather\|Poplar Trim\|Premium Package\|Cold Weather Package 2003 E46 325i 5MT: Retired - The beginning of my BMW obsession!
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06-17-2011, 05:37 AM	#7
Manoah Captain 10 Rep 639 Posts Drives: 335i, LE R1 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	+1 ^ my wife wont be changing the oil on her own when im deployed, hope my stealership doesnt rape me. __________________
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