Dealer wants $135 for an oil change

LarrySinNJ · 04-09-2007, 09:23 PM

At 5k miles I thought I would ask the dealer how much. I figured $50, maybe $60; but $135? If I go to a Jiffy Lube/Pep Boys, should I ask for anything specific?

Jaws · 04-09-2007, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Lrscpa

At 5k miles I thought I would ask the dealer how much. I figured $50, maybe $60; but $135? If I go to a Jiffy Lube/Pep Boys, should I ask for anything specific?

Yeah, a BMW filter and LL approved oil, which is either Mobil 1 0-W40 or BMW Synthetic 5W30.

///M3NACE · 04-09-2007, 09:27 PM

i got mine for free? doesnt every1?

bavarian19 · 04-09-2007, 09:27 PM

oh God... dont go to jiffy lube...

BMW's use a high mileage oil that lasts for 15k miles... Jiffy Lube uses mostly stuff that lasts 3k (mostly), and I highly doubt they carry a BMW filter...

bavarian19 · 04-09-2007, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ihsanshaik

i got mine for free? doesnt every1?

its changed for free when your car tells you to get it changed. Not if you want it changed sooner...

Jaws · 04-09-2007, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ihsanshaik

i got mine for free? doesnt every1?

At 5k mi in less than a year? You got lucky.

BK · 04-09-2007, 09:28 PM

They're free when scheduled, and you pay for unscheduled. Those of us who aren't leasing tend to be more likely to pay for "in between" oil changes.

FWIW, it was $120 when I did it. Try an independent BMW shop, it'd probably be less than $90.

Remember, our cars take 7 QTs of oil. Just for the oil and the filter, you're looking at $50-60. You can also DIY.

Chesmu · 04-09-2007, 09:29 PM

you can do it yourself if you buy the filter and the oil....

Revlis · 04-09-2007, 09:33 PM

Sounds about right. Figure quality oil will run at least $5-6 a quart, Filter is $12, plus a little shop time?

If you have a dealership you like, have it done. If you're always buying into the "anti-dealership" bullshit then I'd say do it yourself. It's a pretty easy car to change the oil on. But just the oil and filter cost me $57. Then you figure about an hour maybe? So at my current billable rate it cost me a lot more than $135 doing it myself probably. But it felt good to change the oil at 250 miles and get that cruddy stuff outta there.

I had fun changing my oil, Spent about ten minutes under the car just eyeballing the Burley suspension arms etc...

Revlis · 04-09-2007, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

oh God... dont go to jiffy lube...

BMW's use a high mileage oil that lasts for 15k miles... Jiffy Lube uses mostly stuff that lasts 3k (mostly), and I highly doubt they carry a BMW filter...

Actually When I took my Bro 540 in to a Jiffy lube they told me upfront that it would be a little more because of the oil and filter cartridge are pretty specific.

bludgeon29 · 04-09-2007, 09:35 PM

the filter and the oil itself was about 63 bucks. my dealer charged be $84 something for the oil change... independent car shops will do it for 20 bucks if you get them the oil and filter.

CALIF65GM · 04-09-2007, 09:38 PM

I paid $145 for mines. They didn't even have the price in the system yet at that time.

Shoot if you're going to take it to JiffyLube than I would rather just let it go until the free one comes up.

FYI: I bought a quart for over $7 and just last week went to a different dealer and it was less than $6 with the Sales Tax.

RaptorKTM · 04-09-2007, 09:42 PM

call different dealers maybe the prices vary

magmd · 04-09-2007, 09:54 PM

This is what BMW of San Diego charged me when I got the first oil change done at 10K miles.

Filter : $12.08
Synthetic oil: $4.05/quart x 7 ($34.65)
Labor $25.43
Waste fee: $1.43
Tax: $3.43

Total: $77.22 --- 45 minutes for oil change and free car wash

Hope this helps.

teknochild · 04-09-2007, 10:02 PM

your better off not changing the oil then taking it to jiffy lube, jesus christ

Brett · 04-09-2007, 10:07 PM

I don't understand why you guys are all changing your oil at 5k?

BMWs are suppose to be changed every 15k? What benefit is there to changing it earlier? I can't imagine it is that significant.

-Brett

THE JEDI · 04-09-2007, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Lrscpa

At 5k miles I thought I would ask the dealer how much. I figured $50, maybe $60; but $135? If I go to a Jiffy Lube/Pep Boys, should I ask for anything specific?

Um oil changes are included in the maint paln that comes with the car..unless I can't read....report him to NA..fast this is bogus.

THE JEDI · 04-09-2007, 10:10 PM

Why are you guys changing your oil so soon..if ya go before the required service then..don't complain about the price..only person thats happy is the dealer.....if you keep doing this BMW will reconsider the free oil changes if your so hell bent on paying for them....

s4iscool · 04-09-2007, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Brett

I don't understand why you guys are all changing your oil at 5k?

BMWs are suppose to be changed every 15k? What benefit is there to changing it earlier? I can't imagine it is that significant.

-Brett

read up on the 3442034 theads that have already debated this to death

Brett · 04-09-2007, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by THE JEDI

Um oil changes are included in the maint paln that comes with the car..unless I can't read....report him to NA..fast this is bogus.

Jedi only if they are performed on schedule. These guys are requesting them within 1/3 of the recommended mileage for some reason?!?!?!?

Makes no sense. This is not the same crude oil found in your Ford pickup.

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Originally Posted by s4iscool

read up on the 3442034 theads that have already debated this to death

How about an executive summary, with 3 pros/cons?

-Brett

THE JEDI · 04-09-2007, 10:13 PM

Well Brett I say let em pay.....I aint gonna pay for anything thats free

BK · 04-09-2007, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Brett

I don't understand why you guys are all changing your oil at 5k?

BMWs are suppose to be changed every 15k? What benefit is there to changing it earlier? I can't imagine it is that significant.

-Brett

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bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	oh God... dont go to jiffy lube... BMW's use a high mileage oil that lasts for 15k miles... Jiffy Lube uses mostly stuff that lasts 3k (mostly), and I highly doubt they carry a BMW filter...
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Revlis Now With 33% MORE Sarcasm Free! 157 Rep 3,462 Posts Drives: M4 i3 X3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix AZ iTrader: (0)	Sounds about right. Figure quality oil will run at least $5-6 a quart, Filter is $12, plus a little shop time? If you have a dealership you like, have it done. If you're always buying into the "anti-dealership" bullshit then I'd say do it yourself. It's a pretty easy car to change the oil on. But just the oil and filter cost me $57. Then you figure about an hour maybe? So at my current billable rate it cost me a lot more than $135 doing it myself probably. But it felt good to change the oil at 250 miles and get that cruddy stuff outta there. I had fun changing my oil, Spent about ten minutes under the car just eyeballing the Burley suspension arms etc... __________________ A BMW is Just a Car, it doesn't make you smart, handsome, clever, better, cool, or wealthy.
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bludgeon29 Private 3 Rep 59 Posts Drives: BMW 328i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	the filter and the oil itself was about 63 bucks. my dealer charged be $84 something for the oil change... independent car shops will do it for 20 bucks if you get them the oil and filter.
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CALIF65GM Colonel 97 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: e93-35 May08 ED Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 - Oct. 05 build ... [0.00]	I paid $145 for mines. They didn't even have the price in the system yet at that time. Shoot if you're going to take it to JiffyLube than I would rather just let it go until the free one comes up. FYI: I bought a quart for over $7 and just last week went to a different dealer and it was less than $6 with the Sales Tax. __________________ 5-2-08 e93-35 ED Montego w/Jade Grey, Step w/Paddles, PP, SP, CA, hot seats and iPod.Awaing re-delivery soon. Debadged 330xi ED 11/14/05 Auto/Mystic Blue/Gray leather with Alum/PP/SP/CA/Fold-down rear seats/Alarm. Sold to Carmax on 6/7/08 with 50,624 miles on clock Last edited by CALIF65GM; 04-09-2007 at 09:39 PM.. Reason: more info
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Brett Captain 24 Rep 748 Posts Drives: 2000 BMW 323 CiC Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I don't understand why you guys are all changing your oil at 5k? BMWs are suppose to be changed every 15k? What benefit is there to changing it earlier? I can't imagine it is that significant. -Brett __________________
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THE JEDI Major 123 Rep 1,461 Posts Drives: 2005 Z4 2.5i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: JAPAN, Okinawa iTrader: (0)	Why are you guys changing your oil so soon..if ya go before the required service then..don't complain about the price..only person thats happy is the dealer.....if you keep doing this BMW will reconsider the free oil changes if your so hell bent on paying for them....
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THE JEDI Major 123 Rep 1,461 Posts Drives: 2005 Z4 2.5i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: JAPAN, Okinawa iTrader: (0)	Well Brett I say let em pay.....I aint gonna pay for anything thats free
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