OIL CHANGE GONE BAD!!!

E90Fleet · 02-25-2006, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by NaTuReB0Y

just mine....every 5,000 miles....i'm ordering more Mobil 1 0W40 next week......just six more cases!

btw.....make the dealer reimbursed you....clean up your driveway.....and ask for a set of blacklines and cf lips..

So how many miles do you do a month ?

Mobil must love you

NaTuReB0Y · 02-25-2006, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

So how many miles do you do a month ?

Mobil must love you

about 20,000 a year on average........

E90Fleet · 02-25-2006, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NaTuReB0Y

about 20,000 a year on average........

So thats only 5 changes a year

You stocking up for the cars whole life ?
Or just making a nice display ?

siriusinvestor · 02-25-2006, 04:10 PM

I took the car around the block so the oil gage would take effect, it said it has 1 pt left. LOL! Would it hurt to add more oil to the engine?

NaTuReB0Y · 02-25-2006, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by siriusinvestor

I took the car around the block so the oil gage would take effect, it said it has 1 pt left. LOL! Would it hurt to add more oil to the engine?

don't forget to tighten up the filter first or check to see if the o ring is there......then add more oil....

i just changed my oil today....everything looks good!

NaTuReB0Y · 02-25-2006, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

So thats only 5 changes a year

You stocking up for the cars whole life ?
Or just making a nice display ?

actually....only about 4 changes a year.....that's just 2 and half years supplies only.........
when i get my other 6 cases....
don't forget.....our engine takes about 7 quarts!

SixBanger · 02-25-2006, 04:14 PM

man sorry to hear the misfortune.. Alot of techs think of an oil change as really nothing and speed through it and this kind of shit is what happens. He prolly put the gasket in the wrong thread of the cap or didnt torque the cap tight enough. Id fight this one for sure because oil changes arent cheap for me $109.
Myles

siriusinvestor · 02-25-2006, 04:21 PM

Ok so, how do I clean exxon valdez oil spill in the engine bay? Is that something the dealership pick up the tab on? Also, I can hardly open the oil filter cover, since its so slippery.

SixBanger · 02-25-2006, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by siriusinvestor

Ok so, how do I clean all the oil in the engine bay? Is that something the dealership pick up the tab on?

Have the dealership do it and tip the cleaning guys that do it. Its not a fun job.... Its degreaser and water is all u need if you wanna do it yourself

NaTuReB0Y · 02-25-2006, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by siriusinvestor

Also, I can hardly open the oil filter cover, since its so slippery.

if you have one of these......it should be a piece of cake!

Craigar · 02-25-2006, 04:41 PM

That would piss me off soo much. Call BMW assist and have them pick it up with a flatbed. Tell then what dealer to take it to and explain what happened. BMW should be made aware of this. It is possible that the dealer did not have an approved tech do the oil change.

David328M-Sport · 02-25-2006, 04:56 PM

Stay focussed and cool when letting the service boss know what happened. You want them to fix your problem at their expense, so don't let them become defensive. Just inform them of the problems and email the photos.

Put the service boss in your position. "I'm sure you will agree with me that...."

Sorry to read about this silly but costly and most inconvenient of mistakes but once the service department fixes everything, you should be OK.

Maybe once they have the car and they are fixing the problem, ask them to hoist it up so you can check that they cleaned the oil of all the nooks and crannies for yourself. Still, you may find a bit missed so there may be a little burnt oil smell shortly after you drive it.

Put a large cloth under the car after the frepair is correctly carried out to protect the floor and check for leaks.

All the best sirius.

Let us know how everything goes.

ZenDriver · 02-25-2006, 05:01 PM

That is indeed, an oil change gone bad.

Sorry to have that happen to you!

LEDZEP · 02-25-2006, 06:26 PM

NatureBoy... you're throwing money down the drain dude. I can understand some people wanting to change oil more often than the car's schedule, but I think you've gone OCD about it.

DLJJ3399 · 02-25-2006, 07:58 PM

Hey ZenDriver, nice to know there's others from PDX on here. I'm getting my 3er next week. Bout' time too. Been waiting since 12/20.

WOW... That's a lot of oil in NB's garage. I wonder how much car wash he has?

DLJJ3399 · 02-25-2006, 08:00 PM

By the way ZenDriver. If and when I see you on the road. I will have to taunt the Zen Driver... My apologies in advance.

NaTuReB0Y · 02-25-2006, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

NatureBoy... you're throwing money down the drain dude. I can understand some people wanting to change oil more often than the car's schedule, but I think you've gone OCD about it.

i used to change oil every 3,000 miles.......with regular oil

but now....5,000 miles because of synthetic oil......

i can't imagine driving 15,000 miles before changing oil....

edawg · 04-15-2006, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by NaTuReB0Y

i used to change oil every 3,000 miles.......with regular oil

but now....5,000 miles because of synthetic oil......

i can't imagine driving 15,000 miles before changing oil....

me either

NaTuReB0Y · 04-15-2006, 01:42 AM

I have 14,253 miles.........doing my third oil change in a couple of weeks.....maybe next weekend!

ShinyRedCar · 04-15-2006, 07:49 AM

I decided to do the same...every 5,000 miles or so. I did the first oil change at 5500 miles and I just did the second oil change yesterday at 9600 miles. I guess we are a little OCD on this but let me tell you...I saw a picture of the oil filter and and dip stick on an E46 from another post...the guy had not chaged his oil in who knows how long. Those pictures left a lasting impression!

Chesmu · 04-16-2006, 07:25 PM

that's just reflective of what kind of pride people take in their jobs. Shameful

BzsBimmer · 04-21-2006, 10:08 PM

So what was the outcome?

02-25-2006, 04:10 PM	#26
siriusinvestor Captain 67 Rep 873 Posts Drives: 1989 Ugo Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: US iTrader: (2)	I took the car around the block so the oil gage would take effect, it said it has 1 pt left. LOL! Would it hurt to add more oil to the engine?
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02-25-2006, 04:14 PM	#29
SixBanger Captain 188 Rep 645 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Apr 2005 iTrader: (0)	man sorry to hear the misfortune.. Alot of techs think of an oil change as really nothing and speed through it and this kind of shit is what happens. He prolly put the gasket in the wrong thread of the cap or didnt torque the cap tight enough. Id fight this one for sure because oil changes arent cheap for me $109. Myles
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02-25-2006, 04:21 PM	#30
siriusinvestor Captain 67 Rep 873 Posts Drives: 1989 Ugo Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: US iTrader: (2)	Ok so, how do I clean exxon valdez oil spill in the engine bay? Is that something the dealership pick up the tab on? Also, I can hardly open the oil filter cover, since its so slippery.
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02-25-2006, 04:41 PM	#33
Craigar Private 4 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 2006 330I Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0)	That would piss me off soo much. Call BMW assist and have them pick it up with a flatbed. Tell then what dealer to take it to and explain what happened. BMW should be made aware of this. It is possible that the dealer did not have an approved tech do the oil change. __________________ Freude am Fahren
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02-25-2006, 04:56 PM	#34
David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	Stay focussed and cool when letting the service boss know what happened. You want them to fix your problem at their expense, so don't let them become defensive. Just inform them of the problems and email the photos. Put the service boss in your position. "I'm sure you will agree with me that...." Sorry to read about this silly but costly and most inconvenient of mistakes but once the service department fixes everything, you should be OK. Maybe once they have the car and they are fixing the problem, ask them to hoist it up so you can check that they cleaned the oil of all the nooks and crannies for yourself. Still, you may find a bit missed so there may be a little burnt oil smell shortly after you drive it. Put a large cloth under the car after the frepair is correctly carried out to protect the floor and check for leaks. All the best sirius. Let us know how everything goes. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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02-25-2006, 05:01 PM	#35
ZenDriver Do Not Taunt Zen Driver. 12 Rep 466 Posts Drives: 325i w/ MT, ZSP in Graphite Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	That is indeed, an oil change gone bad. Sorry to have that happen to you!
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02-25-2006, 06:26 PM	#36
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DLJJ3399 Lack of charisma can be fatal... 94 Rep 365 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 3er 330i l ... [0.00]	Hey ZenDriver, nice to know there's others from PDX on here. I'm getting my 3er next week. Bout' time too. Been waiting since 12/20. WOW... That's a lot of oil in NB's garage. I wonder how much car wash he has?
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DLJJ3399 Lack of charisma can be fatal... 94 Rep 365 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 3er 330i l ... [0.00]	By the way ZenDriver. If and when I see you on the road. I will have to taunt the Zen Driver... My apologies in advance.
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04-15-2006, 01:42 AM	#41
NaTuReB0Y Powered By 36DD 339 Rep 7,369 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Inland Empire iTrader: (12)	I have 14,253 miles.........doing my third oil change in a couple of weeks.....maybe next weekend! __________________ 2006 E90 330i Jet Black \| 20" WORK VS-XX \| FK452 \| H&R Sport on Koni Yellow \| REMUS QUAD
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04-15-2006, 07:49 AM	#42
ShinyRedCar First Lieutenant 7 Rep 366 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I decided to do the same...every 5,000 miles or so. I did the first oil change at 5500 miles and I just did the second oil change yesterday at 9600 miles. I guess we are a little OCD on this but let me tell you...I saw a picture of the oil filter and and dip stick on an E46 from another post...the guy had not chaged his oil in who knows how long. Those pictures left a lasting impression! __________________ Jeff
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04-16-2006, 07:25 PM	#43
Chesmu Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,011 Posts Drives: 2013 X6 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix,AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	that's just reflective of what kind of pride people take in their jobs. Shameful __________________ "Teach the ignorant. Ignore the stupid."
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04-21-2006, 10:08 PM	#44
BzsBimmer Major General 3285 Rep 6,727 Posts Drives: '23 G80 FO M3, M3 & MY Tezzy's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nor. Cal iTrader: (32)	So what was the outcome?
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