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05-21-2007, 08:11 PM | #89 | |
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That crap about the filter being "different" for synthetic oil is an out-and-out lie. Call them on it, write the owner of the stealership (this is how that nickname stuck in the first place) and copy BMW USA. That's blatant fraud, pure and simple. Unbelievable. Maybe the asswipe owns a few Jiffy Screw franchises too.
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05-26-2007, 07:30 AM | #91 | |
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Well then you are extending the oil service interal for the F150 by 50%. My 1999 F150 calls for oil changes at 5,000 mile intervals. My 18 year old 325i that I sold last year to my neighbor is at now 270K+ miles with BMW recommended oil change intervals (12,000). No sludge in the motor. |
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05-26-2007, 08:35 AM | #93 | |
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And in the end BMW does care about the service its dealerships provide and does try to quantify it. I am picky about who works on my cars--to the point that it heavily influences my purchase decisions. It is not difficult to find reputable dealerships and independents. But how does one seek out a reputable quick lube operation? To continue the restaurant analogy, I can find reviews of all the major restaurants in my area. Any health problems will be known very quickly. On the other hand with a fast food franchises all I have is the reputation of the name. And if 5% of McDonalds gave their customers food poisoning the entire chain would be out of business. McDonalds knows this and they manage their business accordingly. |
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05-26-2007, 04:12 PM | #94 |
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WTF? Changing the oil on an E90 is extremly easy and fun as well. If you change the oil yourself then you would'nt have to worry about going to Jiffy Lube or any of the others. Personally I have heard way to many horror stories to even consider going to one of these places where they pay some kid who doesn't give a rat's ass about your expensive BMW minimum wage to change your oil. I have to much invested in my car to let anybody but me change my oil.
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05-26-2007, 11:27 PM | #95 | |
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Are you out of your friggin' mind? But I am sure your dealership hand washes it with two buckets, two sheepskin wash mitts, etc...I am sure you have nothing to worry about!!!
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Cool info on buying the oil filter at bulk! Do the Oil Filters get "old" when stored over time? Or it is totally fine?
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05-31-2007, 08:40 AM | #98 |
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Holy shiite.. does that "fluid change" include a hand job for the owner??
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i bought my own oil from morristown bmw...bought like 3 changes worth of oil. I am due for my third oil change...the only problem is where to do it at? Anybody have any recommendation for NJ oil change places that are reliable?
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06-01-2007, 01:21 PM | #101 |
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Anyone know where I can buy the oil filters in bulk at a deep discount.
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02-11-2008, 06:31 PM | #102 |
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anybody want oil filters? I bought 20 of them from Morristown BMW for $7 and now I got no use for it. Local pickups $5 each. Other locations, 15 for $80 shipped
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02-12-2008, 10:16 AM | #103 |
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I use Amsoil grade IV 100% synthetic 5w-40 in E36 M3. Oil is actually rated for 25k miles. I still change it every 7k because oil is completely black and you can tell that it doesn't flow well.
Even though new BMWs are scheduled for 15k oil change intervals, bear in mind that no oil filter is rated for that interval. You may not require an oil change, but you need to change an oil filter every 5k. Of course it also depends what kind of driving you do. If you are mostly on highway you can easily extend oil and filter intervals. Extended idling, lots of starts, short trips etc...you need more frequent changes. |
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02-12-2008, 10:48 AM | #104 | |
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You're absolutely correct. You're paying a few bucks an hr more for the dealer shop rate. In my area a indy was charging $95-100, and dealer was $120. |
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02-12-2008, 02:12 PM | #105 |
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The filter is the only major part where going to the dealer would be easiest or most convenient way to get it. I would use the OEM filter P/N at the parts desk...I dont think any better filters are on the market yet for the N52/54.
The dealership/OEM oil is re-badged Castol Softec 5W30. Unless they're giving you a good deal it's probably overpriced. Mobil 1 is also "approved" by BMWNA and can be had at far more reasonable prices through auto parts stores. Off the record there are better oil options out there that aren't "approved" by BMWNA, but I'm not going to get into that. A reputable european shop should charge like $25-30 labor to do the change, so between $70-80 is what it should cost. If you can DIY thats awsome, but I realize this isnt feasible for everyone. (For me it's not) |
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