New Car Driving Tips

NewBimer · 12-20-2007, 11:48 PM

Hi all,

I picked up my new car on Monday (320i Exec). I love the car !!!

What I want to know is, is there anything special I need to do in the initial stages. I have been keeping the revs low and not pushing the car too much. Is this what I should be doing??

When do u guys recommend I do the first oil change, car says first service is at 25k

Your advice appreciated

Sean

Comet · 12-21-2007, 01:57 AM

I usually drive 1500kms under 4,500RPMs at varying RPMs. with a few times going over it...
then I get my oil changed and make sure nothing is wrong with the car...

after that I drive it the way it was meant to be driven

NewBimer · 12-21-2007, 06:30 AM

Hi,

I have been keeping the car below 4,000RPMs. I have driven just under 500km now. So I should keeping doing what I'm doing now.

Do I take it to BMW for the oil change after 1500km ??

WOPALX · 12-21-2007, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by NewBimer

Hi,

I have been keeping the car below 4,000RPMs. I have driven just under 500km now. So I should keeping doing what I'm doing now.

Do I take it to BMW for the oil change after 1500km ??

Only if you don't mind being ripped off.

Would suggest you buy a filter from the dealer; oil is cheaper at Repco etc. Just ensure it is BMW Longlife synthetic approved (it will be printed on the container). Once you have the above just get a local midas or similar to do it for you.

VGR00 · 12-22-2007, 12:37 AM

Hi ... Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your purchase. Good to see another Brisbane member on this site. Stay tuned for a Brisbane meet in the new year.

I wouldn't worry about changing the oil at 1500 klms but I would recommend at 10 - 15,000. I found the car felt more free after 10,000klms.

Enjoy your purchase.

NewBimer · 12-22-2007, 01:52 AM

Thanks for all your comments guys. Looking forward to being part of this forum and learning a lot about about my car.

Brisbane meet sounds great. Will the dates be posted here ??

AndDee · 12-22-2007, 05:14 AM

I would defaintely do the oil at around 5000km

12-20-2007, 11:48 PM	#1
NewBimer New Member 4 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 320i Exec Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	New Car Driving Tips Hi all, I picked up my new car on Monday (320i Exec). I love the car !!! What I want to know is, is there anything special I need to do in the initial stages. I have been keeping the revs low and not pushing the car too much. Is this what I should be doing?? When do u guys recommend I do the first oil change, car says first service is at 25k Your advice appreciated Sean
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Comet Troll Harder 395 Rep 596 Posts Drives: 997 GT3, 997 4 GTS, X6M Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montreal, Beirut iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 Porsche GT3 [8.00] 2012 Porsche 4 GTS [5.34]	I usually drive 1500kms under 4,500RPMs at varying RPMs. with a few times going over it... then I get my oil changed and make sure nothing is wrong with the car... after that I drive it the way it was meant to be driven __________________
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NewBimer New Member 4 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 320i Exec Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Hi, I have been keeping the car below 4,000RPMs. I have driven just under 500km now. So I should keeping doing what I'm doing now. Do I take it to BMW for the oil change after 1500km ??
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12-22-2007, 12:37 AM	#5
VGR00 Major 53 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: 430i Gran Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane - Australia iTrader: (1)	Hi ... Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your purchase. Good to see another Brisbane member on this site. Stay tuned for a Brisbane meet in the new year. I wouldn't worry about changing the oil at 1500 klms but I would recommend at 10 - 15,000. I found the car felt more free after 10,000klms. Enjoy your purchase.
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NewBimer New Member 4 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 320i Exec Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all your comments guys. Looking forward to being part of this forum and learning a lot about about my car. Brisbane meet sounds great. Will the dates be posted here ??
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12-22-2007, 05:14 AM	#7
AndDee Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 206 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I would defaintely do the oil at around 5000km
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