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07-28-2009, 11:03 AM | #1 |
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Break-in oil change = fail !!
I brought my brand new 135i to the dealer last week for an early oil/filter change (break-in oil change @ 2000 km) and I've just received the related invoice ($220 btw...everything is more expensive in Switzerland ;-))
I noticed that these a$$..les used Castrol TWS 10W60 (the stuff you put in M cars) instead of Castrol 5W30 . I immediatly gave them a ring and scheduled an appointement for a free oil change tomorrow. Do you thing my engine might have suffered from the thicker oil ? I drove for about 1000km since the oil change. Thanks for your feedback, P. |
07-29-2009, 04:51 AM | #4 |
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07-29-2009, 09:07 AM | #5 |
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thats why it was so much more expensive. they put the high dollar stuff in your ride and charged you for it. man i am sorry such a mistake was made...thank god you caught it as soon as you did.
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I've just sent a letter to BMW Switzerland regarding this issue. I'll keep you posted. P. |
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07-30-2009, 10:09 AM | #8 |
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08-09-2009, 12:46 PM | #9 |
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not the least surprised. They wanted 180 euro for a oil change here in Germany. I found one dealer that does it for 110 if I provide the oil. at least I won't have to worry about getting M-oil. By the way the price Europeans charge for oil is rediculous. Don't get me started on fuel. Thank god I have access to good American prices. (you guys should seriously strike or something lol) If I could I'd give every drop of my extra rations to my german friends.
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It's ridiculously easy to change the oil in these cars. If you do it yourself it doesn't take very long, you know it was done right and you save enough to pay for a fun night at the bar The one time I changed it myself it cost me around €45 for the entire thing. |
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