[BMWs4ever]

I changed my oil at 1000 miles with the dealer BMW synthetic Castrol oil. I put another 1500 miles on the car then stored the car for the winter. It has been sitting in my garage since the middle of December. I plan on putting it back on the road at the end of March so my question is should I change the oil again before I drive it since it sat for the winter or do you think it will be OK?

I know people recommend changing the oil after the car was stored but it only sat for 3 months?

Thanks for your advice !

[John 070]

I would wait until at least 7500 miles on the oil before changing...imho changing it every 1.5k is just too expensive and not necessary. My car sits about 22-26 days per month and has for its entire life. I still think I can go 7,500 before an oil change. I too did a break-in change at 1600.

[Dan335i]

No need to change the oil when you put it back on the road.The bit of moisture will burn off after driving the car to operating temps.

[BMWs4ever]

Originally Posted by Dan335i

No need to change the oil when you put it back on the road.The bit of moisture will burn off after driving the car to operating temps.

I kinda of thought so. Thanks Dan and John for your comments!

[GMWNashville]

id change it...i always put my cars away with fresh oil..do a good drive to get the car warmed up once i bring it back out...and do an oil change again...