Oil Change Poll

1GhostRider · 02-21-2012, 05:01 PM

I want to know how many miles you go until you change the oil?
What type of oil do you use?
What is recommend for a 06 325i.

Bavarian Tech · 02-21-2012, 05:19 PM

IMO the 17k oil change interval is way way too long for oil..everyone has their opinion... I generally stick to 5k intervals..I always stick to OE BMW oil & filter...

http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...ngineOils.aspx

Straight from BMW, approved oils...Its not called "The Ultimate Driving Machine" for nothing...

Bcube · 02-21-2012, 05:29 PM

Many folks will follow Jiffy's Lube recommendation of 5K miles OCI.
Many folks will split the difference of their CBS monitor and OCI at 7500 to 10K miles.
A few folks actually believe that BMW knows how to build cars, and that advanced cultures don't live in the 1980's anymore thus there has been progress in both metallurgy and fluid chemistry.

Or make up your own rule.

RazRokz.! · 02-21-2012, 05:31 PM

every 5k
royal purple all the way

1GhostRider · 02-21-2012, 06:39 PM

Damn, I usually changed the oil every 3k. Maybe I should wait long and save a little cash.

ENINTY · 02-21-2012, 08:05 PM

Wow, we haven't had one of these in a while....

2006 E90 325i: 167,000 miles on OCIs approximately every 17,500 miles.

Do what thou shall wilt.

Glim · 02-22-2012, 12:58 AM

Frankenstein: Oil... good...

I change mine once a year, it is usually around 10-12,000 km (6-7,500 mi)

AlanAZ · 02-22-2012, 07:57 PM

I'd suggest GC, German Castrol, 0w30. You'll want a 0 cold weight oil for better cold start oiling, help prevent the N52 ticking problem.

Bimmer Al · 02-22-2012, 09:57 PM

12000 kms or twice per year at the dealer OEM filter and oil

Chriztofor · 02-23-2012, 10:41 AM

10,000 miles, Mobil 1 0-40

VTECaddict · 02-23-2012, 11:20 AM

everyone will have their own opinion. recommended is to follow the CBS.

roundle · 02-23-2012, 02:53 PM

I cut the factory OCI in half, do it about every 8-9K miles. I use my local BMW dealer's standard oil, Castrol SLX 0W30. In The Netherlands, the dealer thinks I'm crazy for doing it more often than suggested by BMW.

1GhostRider · 02-23-2012, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roundle

I cut the factory OCI in half, do it about every 8-9K miles. I use my local BMW dealer's standard oil, Castrol SLX 0W30. In The Netherlands, the dealer thinks I'm crazy for doing it more often than suggested by BMW.

Better be safe then sorry in my book.

Killerfish2012 · 02-23-2012, 05:52 PM

I use Mobil 1 0W40. Change it every 8,500 miles, and it has been great. I recommend that you use BMW's 5W30 for your 325I. Good luck and happy driving.

Orion4 · 02-23-2012, 05:52 PM

Do my own every 5K with either BMW or Mobil 1 5w30 syn

DPritchett · 02-24-2012, 03:05 PM

Once a year ... around 10k miles

KnoxDawg · 02-28-2012, 01:57 PM

Did an initial break-in oil change around 1,200 miles, and I will be doing changes at every 7,500 miles thereafter using the oil change kit from Tischer with BMW oil and filter (in between my free oil changes at the dealer).

02-21-2012, 05:01 PM	#1
1GhostRider Private First Class 5 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 2006 325i (E90) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: The 717,PA iTrader: (0)	Oil Change Poll I want to know how many miles you go until you change the oil? What type of oil do you use? What is recommend for a 06 325i. __________________ FOR SALE 2008 Honda CBR 600RR
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

02-21-2012, 05:19 PM	#2
Bavarian Tech Major 267 Rep 1,203 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pittsburgh/Harrisburg iTrader: (15) Garage List 2006 330i [10.00]	IMO the 17k oil change interval is way way too long for oil..everyone has their opinion... I generally stick to 5k intervals..I always stick to OE BMW oil & filter... http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...ngineOils.aspx Straight from BMW, approved oils...Its not called "The Ultimate Driving Machine" for nothing...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-21-2012, 05:29 PM	#3
Bcube Been there, wrecked that. 18 Rep 547 Posts Drives: '07 E93 335i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Many folks will follow Jiffy's Lube recommendation of 5K miles OCI. Many folks will split the difference of their CBS monitor and OCI at 7500 to 10K miles. A few folks actually believe that BMW knows how to build cars, and that advanced cultures don't live in the 1980's anymore thus there has been progress in both metallurgy and fluid chemistry. Or make up your own rule. __________________ -Brian ~199K miles. I -still- don't fear my 335i.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-21-2012, 05:31 PM	#4
RazRokz.! Captain 18 Rep 551 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 328i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	every 5k royal purple all the way
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-21-2012, 06:39 PM	#5
1GhostRider Private First Class 5 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 2006 325i (E90) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: The 717,PA iTrader: (0)	Damn, I usually changed the oil every 3k. Maybe I should wait long and save a little cash. __________________ FOR SALE 2008 Honda CBR 600RR
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-21-2012, 08:05 PM	#6
ENINTY Banned 173 Rep 3,415 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Sport Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Wow, we haven't had one of these in a while.... 2006 E90 325i: 167,000 miles on OCIs approximately every 17,500 miles. Do what thou shall wilt.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-22-2012, 12:58 AM	#7
Glim Captain 21 Rep 780 Posts Drives: 2006 330i & 2013 X5 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Victoria, BC iTrader: (0)	Frankenstein: Oil... good... I change mine once a year, it is usually around 10-12,000 km (6-7,500 mi)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-22-2012, 07:57 PM	#8
AlanAZ Captain 40 Rep 818 Posts Drives: E90 325i sport manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (4)	I'd suggest GC, German Castrol, 0w30. You'll want a 0 cold weight oil for better cold start oiling, help prevent the N52 ticking problem. Last edited by AlanAZ; 04-28-2012 at 12:29 PM..
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-22-2012, 09:57 PM	#9
Bimmer Al Lieutenant 24 Rep 597 Posts Drives: 2010 335xi Coupe MSport, 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	12000 kms or twice per year at the dealer OEM filter and oil __________________ *2010 335i xDrive Coupe, Titanium Silver, MSport 6MT* 2006 325i Sparkling Graphite Sport Package 6MT Retired 1999 323i Titanium Silver, Sport Package, 5MT Retired
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-23-2012, 10:41 AM	#10
Chriztofor Colonel 103 Rep 2,783 Posts Drives: '06 325i and '13 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (1)	10,000 miles, Mobil 1 0-40 __________________ 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
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-23-2012, 11:20 AM	#11
VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? 481 Rep 6,067 Posts Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	everyone will have their own opinion. recommended is to follow the CBS. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: BC BR coilovers \| Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| High-kick CF spoiler \| NBT Retrofit M3 front control arms \| M3 rear guide rods \| Manzo rear toe and camber links \| Monroe rear shock mounts \| Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-23-2012, 02:53 PM	#12
roundle EXPAT 65 Rep 889 Posts Drives: 18 VW GTI;18 CX9;11 E91 N52 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I cut the factory OCI in half, do it about every 8-9K miles. I use my local BMW dealer's standard oil, Castrol SLX 0W30. In The Netherlands, the dealer thinks I'm crazy for doing it more often than suggested by BMW.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-23-2012, 05:52 PM	#14
Killerfish2012 Colonel 177 Rep 2,301 Posts Drives: E90 335I, E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Midwest iTrader: (9)	I use Mobil 1 0W40. Change it every 8,500 miles, and it has been great. I recommend that you use BMW's 5W30 for your 325I. Good luck and happy driving.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-23-2012, 05:52 PM	#15
Orion4 Lieutenant Colonel 481 Rep 1,572 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Sport Line Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Melbourne, FL iTrader: (0)	Do my own every 5K with either BMW or Mobil 1 5w30 syn
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-24-2012, 03:05 PM	#16
DPritchett Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 2011 F10 528i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lynchburg, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 325xi [0.00]	Once a year ... around 10k miles __________________ 2011 528i Space Gray - Black - Light Wood Trim 2006 325xi \|SG - Terra - Walnut \| Steptronic \| Premium Package - Nav \| Zenon Adaptive Headlights \| Blacklines; iPod Adapter
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-28-2012, 01:57 PM	#17
KnoxDawg First Lieutenant 14 Rep 396 Posts Drives: 2014 EBII 328i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN iTrader: (3)	Did an initial break-in oil change around 1,200 miles, and I will be doing changes at every 7,500 miles thereafter using the oil change kit from Tischer with BMW oil and filter (in between my free oil changes at the dealer). __________________ 2014 F30 M-Sport 328i, Estoril Blue, Sport Auto, Moonroof, Lighting Package, Navigation, Harman Kardon, Black Performance Grilles, Stainless Pedals.
	Appreciate 0 Quote