E92 Oil Change as per Bimmer Magazine

335I talian Stallion NJ · 05-04-2007, 07:15 PM

Hey everyone... was just reading the new june bimmer magazine. They have an article reviewing the e92 335 and steve dinan has a line or two stating that the car overheats after about 3 laps on a track. Article goes on further to say the 15k first oil change is too long of a time period, they rec a first at 1200 and then every 7500 after that... what do you think?

Also, they rec using BMW Castrol TWS Motosport 10w60 synthetic vs the rec 5w30.. any thoughts?

As I understood the 5w30 is better for winter months and a heavier oil like 10w60 is better for warmer seasons?

I'm planning on changing the oil myself after reading this article.... im at 7800 miles without a change yet.... Would love your input

Bimmer Al · 10-10-2010, 08:29 AM

I would agree with the 7500mile oil change.....

adhalla · 10-10-2010, 09:09 AM

15k is definitely too long. Do it every 7500. Since you're under warranty, you could use a BMW oil change kit to be on the safe side or just use BMWs filter and use your own oil. They shouldn't be able to tell the difference. I use either Mobil 1 0w40 or Valvoline 5w40. If you don't use those, make sure you use an LL-04 oil.

Chriztofor · 10-10-2010, 10:26 AM

Are you sure it's LL04 oil and not LL01?

raceyBMW · 10-10-2010, 12:32 PM

It should be LL-01, LL-04 is for the diesels. I have overheated it on the track with coolant temps, not oil temps.

Chriztofor · 10-11-2010, 09:09 AM

Performed 15,000 mile oil changes and 7500 filter changes on my e46. 184,00 miles later, it is still purring. Currently will do 10,000 mile oil changes with 5,000 mile filter changes. Just to feel warm and fuzzy inside.

Disciple7 · 10-12-2010, 09:00 PM

I recall when I had my WRX people saying the same thing about getting an oil change at 1200 miles to get all the shit out from the manufacturing process / after the break in period. Not entirely sure how accurate that is.

hipnotic · 10-12-2010, 11:31 PM

things have changed

F32Fleet · 10-13-2010, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Disciple7

I recall when I had my WRX people saying the same thing about getting an oil change at 1200 miles to get all the shit out from the manufacturing process / after the break in period. Not entirely sure how accurate that is.

BMW used to do that for all cars, but once they started to pay for maintenance only the "M" cars get the early service.

Outlaw 06 · 10-13-2010, 07:48 AM

More frequent oil changes may not help, but they won't hurt either (and are probably worth the extra $).

See attached pdf for the list of BMW approved engine oils.

cb1111 · 10-13-2010, 09:08 AM

Hell, change your oil with every fill up. What do those idiots at the factory know anyway?

sleepergm · 03-05-2011, 05:00 AM

Is it ok to use 10w60 oil ???

Tom K. · 03-05-2011, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by sleepergm

Is it ok to use 10w60 oil ???

Yes - if you have a M3. For your 335i, stick to BMW 5w30 full syn.

Tom

Bimmer Al · 03-07-2011, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cb1111

Hell, change your oil with every fill up. What do those idiots at the factory know anyway?

lol :word

05-04-2007, 07:15 PM	#1
335I talian Stallion NJ Captain 54 Rep 731 Posts Drives: 04 Z4 3.0I Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	E92 Oil Change as per Bimmer Magazine Hey everyone... was just reading the new june bimmer magazine. They have an article reviewing the e92 335 and steve dinan has a line or two stating that the car overheats after about 3 laps on a track. Article goes on further to say the 15k first oil change is too long of a time period, they rec a first at 1200 and then every 7500 after that... what do you think? Also, they rec using BMW Castrol TWS Motosport 10w60 synthetic vs the rec 5w30.. any thoughts? As I understood the 5w30 is better for winter months and a heavier oil like 10w60 is better for warmer seasons? I'm planning on changing the oil myself after reading this article.... im at 7800 miles without a change yet.... Would love your input
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Bimmer Al Lieutenant 24 Rep 597 Posts Drives: 2010 335xi Coupe MSport, 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	I would agree with the 7500mile oil change..... __________________ *2010 335i xDrive Coupe, Titanium Silver, MSport 6MT* 2006 325i Sparkling Graphite Sport Package 6MT Retired 1999 323i Titanium Silver, Sport Package, 5MT Retired
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adhalla Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 282 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 650i M Sport F13 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV iTrader: (8)	15k is definitely too long. Do it every 7500. Since you're under warranty, you could use a BMW oil change kit to be on the safe side or just use BMWs filter and use your own oil. They shouldn't be able to tell the difference. I use either Mobil 1 0w40 or Valvoline 5w40. If you don't use those, make sure you use an LL-04 oil.
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Chriztofor Colonel 103 Rep 2,783 Posts Drives: '06 325i and '13 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (1)	Are you sure it's LL04 oil and not LL01? __________________ 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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Chriztofor Colonel 103 Rep 2,783 Posts Drives: '06 325i and '13 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (1)	Performed 15,000 mile oil changes and 7500 filter changes on my e46. 184,00 miles later, it is still purring. Currently will do 10,000 mile oil changes with 5,000 mile filter changes. Just to feel warm and fuzzy inside. __________________ 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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Disciple7 Private First Class 15 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	I recall when I had my WRX people saying the same thing about getting an oil change at 1200 miles to get all the shit out from the manufacturing process / after the break in period. Not entirely sure how accurate that is.
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hipnotic Major General 149 Rep 6,604 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 335i coupe [7.00]	things have changed
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cb1111 I ask the questions you're afraid to ask. 44 Rep 2,489 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DC iTrader: (2)	Hell, change your oil with every fill up. What do those idiots at the factory know anyway?
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