When should I do the first oil change?

RGG · 04-05-2009, 11:59 PM

A friend advised me to change the oil in my new 135i at 2500mi, way before the official rec. time. Any comments?

MOCKBA · 04-06-2009, 12:08 AM

Is your friend mechanic? When you start a car you can notice remaining mile to next(first) oil change in dashboard. You won’t harm your engine changing oil every 3K miles.

1013mm · 04-06-2009, 12:16 AM

change after break in period around 1200ish

warmtoes · 04-06-2009, 12:58 AM

Even though the recommended oil change time is 20,000 kms I did mine at 2000 kms on my own dime. I just couldn't bare having all those metal particles in the oil for so long.

TP 135i · 04-06-2009, 06:14 AM

I did mine at 1,800 miles to get out any new engine metal particles. Probably not necessary, but great for peace of mind.
Many on this forum are doing this and then many are also halving the BMW recommended 15,000 mile interval. One every 7,500 miles or so. You pay for the one that's not scheduled (about 100 bucks at the dealer).

rocketpop · 04-06-2009, 06:38 AM

I have done two so far. One at 1500 miles (after break in) and then again around 8k. The car still said I have 5k before I need one. I always have then change the oil but not to reset the interval.

shodanusmc · 04-06-2009, 07:36 AM

I will be changing mine every 6 months or 5,000 miles since my wife will not exceed about 10K a year on it. I will pay for it as peace of mind, especially since we own it, rather than lease it.

JHZR2 · 04-06-2009, 07:46 AM

without used oil analysis, everything is just a guess...

You need to know wear levels, rates, TBN retention, solids and particle counts, etc.

That said, it never will hurt to change out early, unless BMW puts some sort of "special" oil in to aide with break-in.

In reality the choice is yours... 500 miles, 1000, 1500, 3000, 5000 are common for cars that do not have an early change-out required.

The latest I saw, an owner's manual for a friend's 09 subaru, recommended 1750 for an early change-out. That is probably a good number.

1HungryMan · 04-06-2009, 08:41 AM

I did mine early as well. No harm, I figured, and only an upside in peace of mind.

1013mm · 04-06-2009, 09:07 AM

and these were all under warranty?

lib · 04-06-2009, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jzhang

and these were all under warranty?

Only the scheduled oil changes are under warranty. The others you either pay someone to do (~$100+) or do yourself (~$60).

1013mm · 04-06-2009, 09:57 AM

oo ok

imported_mega · 04-06-2009, 10:14 AM

only 1 per year, or by miles, mine shows 18,000 miles before a change !?! under the EXPENSIVE maint plan they include, I've heard as much as 7 % of the MSRP is that stupid plan

I would rather they drop the msrp and pay for oil changes & pads myself

m7ammed · 04-06-2009, 10:40 AM

What about gearbox oil and diff oil , those would have particles too right? no recommendation on changing them after break in ? I know M cars get those changed after break in

JHZR2 · 04-06-2009, 11:01 AM

Id definitely do both within 10-15k miles...

Dave · 04-06-2009, 11:09 AM

must not click lock thread button or type search

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SlickShift · 04-06-2009, 11:40 AM

Eazy-e · 04-06-2009, 11:48 AM

every 5k miles

Dave · 04-06-2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SlickShift

thank you

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RGG New Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boca Raton, FL iTrader: (0)	When should I do the first oil change? A friend advised me to change the oil in my new 135i at 2500mi, way before the official rec. time. Any comments?
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MOCKBA Captain 54 Rep 870 Posts Drives: 135 convertible Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SFBA iTrader: (0)	Is your friend mechanic? When you start a car you can notice remaining mile to next(first) oil change in dashboard. You won’t harm your engine changing oil every 3K miles. __________________ 535i/HUD Kamerton brings me true sound fidelity
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1013mm aka 1013MM 1246 Rep 9,545 Posts Drives: pokingly flush Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles / HK iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [8.26]	change after break in period around 1200ish __________________ -John Project YOSHI Sale Thread
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warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	Even though the recommended oil change time is 20,000 kms I did mine at 2000 kms on my own dime. I just couldn't bare having all those metal particles in the oil for so long. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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rocketpop Captain 60 Rep 865 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Home iTrader: (0)	I have done two so far. One at 1500 miles (after break in) and then again around 8k. The car still said I have 5k before I need one. I always have then change the oil but not to reset the interval. __________________
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shodanusmc Captain 20 Rep 774 Posts Drives: 09 135 Vert Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago burb iTrader: (0)	I will be changing mine every 6 months or 5,000 miles since my wife will not exceed about 10K a year on it. I will pay for it as peace of mind, especially since we own it, rather than lease it.
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JHZR2 Major 74 Rep 1,001 Posts Drives: 91 E30, 11 135i cv Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	without used oil analysis, everything is just a guess... You need to know wear levels, rates, TBN retention, solids and particle counts, etc. That said, it never will hurt to change out early, unless BMW puts some sort of "special" oil in to aide with break-in. In reality the choice is yours... 500 miles, 1000, 1500, 3000, 5000 are common for cars that do not have an early change-out required. The latest I saw, an owner's manual for a friend's 09 subaru, recommended 1750 for an early change-out. That is probably a good number.
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1HungryMan Lieutenant 24 Rep 536 Posts Drives: 2008 128i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I did mine early as well. No harm, I figured, and only an upside in peace of mind.
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1013mm aka 1013MM 1246 Rep 9,545 Posts Drives: pokingly flush Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles / HK iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [8.26]	and these were all under warranty? __________________ -John Project YOSHI Sale Thread
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1013mm aka 1013MM 1246 Rep 9,545 Posts Drives: pokingly flush Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles / HK iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [8.26]	oo ok __________________ -John Project YOSHI Sale Thread
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imported_mega Colonel 122 Rep 2,199 Posts Drives: various bmw's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: neverland iTrader: (0)	only 1 per year, or by miles, mine shows 18,000 miles before a change !?! under the EXPENSIVE maint plan they include, I've heard as much as 7 % of the MSRP is that stupid plan I would rather they drop the msrp and pay for oil changes & pads myself __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. Driving e82, e72, e85, R53 Gone but not forgotten.. 1974 2002, many various 3s.
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m7ammed Captain 210 Rep 959 Posts Drives: 2019 M2 Competition Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Saudi Arabia iTrader: (0)	What about gearbox oil and diff oil , those would have particles too right? no recommendation on changing them after break in ? I know M cars get those changed after break in __________________ Instgram: @m7m_photo
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JHZR2 Major 74 Rep 1,001 Posts Drives: 91 E30, 11 135i cv Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Id definitely do both within 10-15k miles...
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