I'm about to do an oil change but.....

lamal3 · 09-01-2009, 03:34 AM

I was thinking should I do one at 8200kms? Is it too early to do one? I'm not leasing my vehicle so I own it. I was wondering if I should follow the factory recommended schedule or just do one before the time comes? If I do an oil change out of my pocket, then when is the dealer freebie next then? When the computer says so? How much does an oil change cost by the ways. This will be my first so I didn't check out the price.

THanks

Lester · 09-01-2009, 03:37 AM

I did my own at 10.000 km - right when the computer told me to add a quart. The computer won't know about it unless you reset it. An oil change at the dealer is about $120 - or you can buy the filter and BMW Oil from Dan at United BMW for about half that.

BMW86 · 09-01-2009, 03:42 AM

doing oil & filter change can never been harmful to your car. how many km have you travelled so far? oil changes on a short periodic cycle is a good thing for turbo or any fi cars.

shodanusmc · 09-01-2009, 10:43 AM

Honesty, if I leased the vehicle for 3 years, I would go with the BMW plan .....but if I own it, which I do, I would change it every 6 months or 7500 miles.....

Tom K. · 09-01-2009, 11:10 AM

My dealer (U.S.) charges me $80 to $100 for an "interim" oil change. Just make certain you specify only the oil/filter change with no other service inspections/replacements, etc., and also make sure that your dash countdown is not reset.

This will insure that you get your next scheduled "freebie" either at the mileage specified by the computer or one year from your purchase date - whichever comes first.

Tom

09-01-2009, 03:34 AM	#1
lamal3 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 42 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	I'm about to do an oil change but..... I was thinking should I do one at 8200kms? Is it too early to do one? I'm not leasing my vehicle so I own it. I was wondering if I should follow the factory recommended schedule or just do one before the time comes? If I do an oil change out of my pocket, then when is the dealer freebie next then? When the computer says so? How much does an oil change cost by the ways. This will be my first so I didn't check out the price. THanks
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Lester Brigadier General 295 Rep 3,350 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	I did my own at 10.000 km - right when the computer told me to add a quart. The computer won't know about it unless you reset it. An oil change at the dealer is about $120 - or you can buy the filter and BMW Oil from Dan at United BMW for about half that.
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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	doing oil & filter change can never been harmful to your car. how many km have you travelled so far? oil changes on a short periodic cycle is a good thing for turbo or any fi cars.
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shodanusmc Captain 21 Rep 774 Posts Drives: 09 135 Vert Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago burb iTrader: (0)	Honesty, if I leased the vehicle for 3 years, I would go with the BMW plan .....but if I own it, which I do, I would change it every 6 months or 7500 miles.....
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Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	My dealer (U.S.) charges me $80 to $100 for an "interim" oil change. Just make certain you specify only the oil/filter change with no other service inspections/replacements, etc., and also make sure that your dash countdown is not reset. This will insure that you get your next scheduled "freebie" either at the mileage specified by the computer or one year from your purchase date - whichever comes first. Tom
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