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      07-11-2011, 08:18 PM   #1
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Oil change without changing the filter?

Hey folks, I'm at 50k on my '08 135i and have 10k miles before my next oil change per the startup readout. I've been using BMW oil change kits from United every half interval up to this point and am at the point where I would be conducting another.

Unfortunately I didn't get off my ass and order the kit in time to receive it before I put another 2k+ miles on the engine during a trip next week. What I'm considering is just swapping the oil with some high quality synthetic and leaving the same oil filter in for this interval. Is this a terrible idea? Obviously its better than not changing the oil at all...
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well considering that you do intern oil services, then the filter in there now has half its life left anyway..

no harm no foul in my book... BUT if you are so concerned, why dont you just go to a local dealer and get a filter...( assuming dealer is relatively close)
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Just buy the filter at the dealer. It's like $10.
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The nearest dealer is 113 miles away.
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The nearest dealer is 113 miles away.
thats what i guessed considering you didnt mention it. i wouldnt worry, drop the oil and let the filter go like i said earlier.
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The nearest dealer is 113 miles away.
That's an important bit of info. And like others said, your car will be fine with the "old" filter.
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Kinda like taking a shower and not changing your shorts...
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Kinda like taking a shower and not changing your shorts...
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I would do the oil change now and just do an extra oil and filter change as soon as you get back. Otherwise just hold off until you get back.
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Kinda like taking a shower and not changing your shorts...
Order a filter online. Its worth it. Turbos + dirty oil filter = problems later down the road.
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