Oil Change When?

rosh · 02-11-2008, 04:54 PM

Hi Guys !

It has been about 2 months since I own my new 335i. Yeah its a blast to drive at times.. rest of the time its even better lol

Just a question :

I went for my state inspection last week for another car I own and the guy working under the hood of a BMW told me that the oil needs to be changed every 5000 miles no matter what the indicator shows. My current indicator shows "OK" oil level and I have already driven past the 6000 mark..

The guy tells me not to follow the manual - indicator for oil changes as it may hurt the engine in the long run. Who do i believe ... help..

Kitz · 02-11-2008, 05:09 PM

There's a DIY on how to do the oil change, or go to any BMW workshop and paid around $70-$90 for the oil change..
Usually it's every 5k miles..that's what I used to do.

BK · 02-11-2008, 05:20 PM

Search this forum and the DIY forum for "oil change." You'll find the answers you seek.

FWIW, I did a break-in change and since then have changed about every 7500 miles. I've paid for 2 changes and BMW has paid for 2 changes so far.

Philbmw08 · 02-11-2008, 05:44 PM

We usually keep our cars for 15,000 miles and most of us never get oil changes. Unless the computer tells us to do so.

Taittinger · 02-11-2008, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rosh

Hi Guys !

I went for my state inspection last week for another car I own and the guy working under the hood of a BMW ..

Hmmm... State inspection guy or BMW engineers... I have to say I would go with the latter on this one.

STE92VE · 02-11-2008, 05:54 PM

Our cars use oil....

calleballe · 02-11-2008, 05:56 PM

Get as many as possible. Do your first fairly early when the car is new, then every 7500 miles I'd say, ragardless of what the manual states. I have still not heard about an engine that didn't do well b/c of too many oilchanges.

Remonster · 02-11-2008, 06:00 PM

You don't need to more than 15,000 miles (or whenever the computer tells you it's dirty) but it never hurts to do it more often, the only downside of changing oil is the cost, BMW will pay for them at ever ~15,000 interval but other than that you can put it in as often as you want so long as you're willing to pay.

O-cha · 02-11-2008, 06:18 PM

Should have changed it at least 3k miles ago.

sandyeggo325i · 02-11-2008, 06:51 PM

does your state inspection guy know that bmw runs fully synthetic oil?

unless you've got lots of money for oil changes, why wouldn't one trust what BMW themselves recommend?

Brandon26pdx · 02-11-2008, 07:14 PM

I'd change that oil ASAP. 5-6k intervals are probably okay once the motor is fully broken in, but if that were my car I'd have changed the oil a couple times already. New engines have higher traces of wear particles that slough off during the run-in process. Letting that crap slosh around in the crankcase isnt doing the engine any favors.

Brunotheboxer · 02-11-2008, 07:26 PM

i heard through a friend of my cousins sisters mechanic that these cars can go months if not years without changing the oil. now if you want to talk windshield wiper detergent, well thats a whole different ball game.

voltron1011 · 02-11-2008, 07:34 PM

If you're leasing the car, I wouldn't even worry about changing it early...

GMWNashville · 02-11-2008, 07:45 PM

yea if its a lease...might as well save the cash..if you bought it...changing it every 5k only protects your investment

rosh · 02-11-2008, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by voltron1011

If you're leasing the car, I wouldn't even worry about changing it early...

Naah.. i bought it to keep it for a while.

STE92VE · 02-11-2008, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

i heard through a friend of my cousins sisters mechanic that these cars can go months if not years without changing the oil. now if you want to talk windshield wiper detergent, well thats a whole different ball game.

They weren't in W.VA. were they?

Insider · 02-11-2008, 11:31 PM

Any oil change in less than 15K miles is a waste of money and time.

lkn · 02-12-2008, 01:07 AM

do what you feel like, but BMW is only going to change your oil when your car throws a maintenance light warning.

just4kickz · 02-12-2008, 01:14 AM

dealership will say when the service comes about so around 16k....

people here will say every 4-6k miles--some people do it more often...

you get a free one @ your first year whether or not your due for service. just call for an appointment and say its been a year since i bought my car and i would like a free oil change. (i think this should be around 10k) my advice is to get one done at 5k... and get a freebe at the dealership at 10k and then get another one at the dealership at your first service which should be around 15k

but +1 if your leasing who cares right?

E90Psycho · 02-12-2008, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Kitz

There's a DIY on how to do the oil change, or go to any BMW workshop and paid around $70-$90 for the oil change..
Usually it's every 5k miles..that's what I used to do.

Wait, what? $90? :/ My local BMW dealership charges $250 for an oil service :/

Brandon26pdx · 02-12-2008, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by E90Psycho

Wait, what? $90? :/ My local BMW dealership charges $250 for an oil service :/

I'd make friends with a good independent tech. Both figures mentioned here are a rip off.

John 070 · 02-12-2008, 11:49 AM

If it's a lease, just go another 9k and do the 15k changes. If you bought it, I'd recommend 1200 miles. I don't see why an M has a manditory 2k km oil change, while the non M's can go 25 km, it's anyone's guess. Point is, if leasing just follow the mfg's recommendations, it's their financing co's car. Why do more than required? If it's yours, although a 1200 mi. change seems unnecessary, I don't see anything wrong in treating your non-M like an M. Oil is not that expensive.

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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	Search this forum and the DIY forum for "oil change." You'll find the answers you seek. FWIW, I did a break-in change and since then have changed about every 7500 miles. I've paid for 2 changes and BMW has paid for 2 changes so far. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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Philbmw08 New Member 1 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 328isedan Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Anderson, SC iTrader: (0)	We usually keep our cars for 15,000 miles and most of us never get oil changes. Unless the computer tells us to do so.
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calleballe ExPAt 16 Rep 491 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Planet Earth - U.S. iTrader: (0)	Get as many as possible. Do your first fairly early when the car is new, then every 7500 miles I'd say, ragardless of what the manual states. I have still not heard about an engine that didn't do well b/c of too many oilchanges. __________________ "If everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane" Current cars BMW 328i (to become sth else)
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Remonster Lieutenant Colonel 824 Rep 1,584 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	You don't need to more than 15,000 miles (or whenever the computer tells you it's dirty) but it never hurts to do it more often, the only downside of changing oil is the cost, BMW will pay for them at ever ~15,000 interval but other than that you can put it in as often as you want so long as you're willing to pay.
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O-cha Brigadier General 218 Rep 4,726 Posts Drives: Mcoupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In front of you iTrader: (2)	Should have changed it at least 3k miles ago. __________________
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sandyeggo325i Captain 65 Rep 629 Posts Drives: BMW e90 \| 09 Accord V6 EXL Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (6)	does your state inspection guy know that bmw runs fully synthetic oil? unless you've got lots of money for oil changes, why wouldn't one trust what BMW themselves recommend? __________________ SG e90 \| Black Dakota Leather \| ZPP \| ZSP \| 19" BBS LM Reps \| Steptronic iDrive \| Aluminum Trim \| Xenon \| CF Roundels \| 15% Tint
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Brandon26pdx Lieutenant Colonel 28 Rep 1,938 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (1)	I'd change that oil ASAP. 5-6k intervals are probably okay once the motor is fully broken in, but if that were my car I'd have changed the oil a couple times already. New engines have higher traces of wear particles that slough off during the run-in process. Letting that crap slosh around in the crankcase isnt doing the engine any favors.
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Brunotheboxer Colonel 371 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: 2014 Shelby GT500. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston/Cape Cod iTrader: (0)	i heard through a friend of my cousins sisters mechanic that these cars can go months if not years without changing the oil. now if you want to talk windshield wiper detergent, well thats a whole different ball game. __________________ "...I maybe drunk, but you're ugly, and I can sober up..."
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GMWNashville Colonel 172 Rep 2,373 Posts Drives: 19 G05, 16 F80, 10 E70x5D Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (2)	yea if its a lease...might as well save the cash..if you bought it...changing it every 5k only protects your investment
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Insider Captain 14 Rep 710 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 4,500 feet above sea level iTrader: (0)	Any oil change in less than 15K miles is a waste of money and time. __________________ http://www.insiderpicks.com - The world's best stock picks.
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lkn Lieutenant Colonel 23 Rep 1,549 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County iTrader: (4)	do what you feel like, but BMW is only going to change your oil when your car throws a maintenance light warning.
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John 070 Lieutenant General 1705 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	If it's a lease, just go another 9k and do the 15k changes. If you bought it, I'd recommend 1200 miles. I don't see why an M has a manditory 2k km oil change, while the non M's can go 25 km, it's anyone's guess. Point is, if leasing just follow the mfg's recommendations, it's their financing co's car. Why do more than required? If it's yours, although a 1200 mi. change seems unnecessary, I don't see anything wrong in treating your non-M like an M. Oil is not that expensive.
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