Oil Change after 1200 miles?

[escobar929]

I know this is recommended for all the M cars, have anyone done this w/ their 1er. I've always done this w/ all my cars but a friend was telling me it would be a waist of money

has anyone done this and sent their oil for analysis?

[Why Knot]

Originally Posted by escobar929

I know this is recommended for all the M cars, have anyone done this w/ their 1er. I've always done this w/ all my cars but a friend was telling me it would be a waist of money

has anyone done this and sent their oil for analysis?

It is only worth while if you plan to keep the car beyond the end of the warranty. Since I do want to keep my 135i for many years, I did a 1200 mile oil change along with changing the gear box and differential fluids. I will change the oil twice a year.

[m_thompson]

I changed the oil and filter at 1200 miles and sent it Blackstone Labs for analysis. It had quite a bit of iron, aluminum, copper, magnesium, potassium, and manganese in the oil. Not unusual for a new engine. I will get a sample at 5,000 miles when it is changed by the dealer. I intend to keep the 128i for a long time so I would really like to know if the engine is showing unexpected wear before the warranty runs out.

[escobar929]

Originally Posted by m_thompson

I changed the oil and filter at 1200 miles and sent it Blackstone Labs for analysis. It had quite a bit of iron, aluminum, copper, magnesium, potassium, and manganese in the oil. Not unusual for a new engine. I will get a sample at 5,000 miles when it is changed by the dealer. I intend to keep the 128i for a long time so I would really like to know if the engine is showing unexpected wear before the warranty runs out.

great thanks, this is exactly the kind of info i was looking for

very much interested on how the oil at 1200 miles will differ from the oil at 5000

[SlicktopTTZ]

Is there a list of proper oil viscosities and additives to use for the manual gearbox and differential? I am going to do the "break-in oil change" and would also like to clean out the rest of the drivetrain as well.

[tm30]

$100 can buy an awful lot of "peace of mind". I recommend doing it.

[rsjean]

Originally Posted by tm30

$100 can buy an awful lot of "peace of mind". I recommend doing it.

$100?

[BrokenVert]

I change my oil every 6-7K miles. Im also doing transmission and differential at 30K. Shouldve done it sooner, but cash and college have gotten in the way.

I think thats why my drivetrain is the only thing that hasnt been screwed up on my car.

[Johnny Quid]

Originally Posted by escobar929

I know this is recommended for all the M cars, have anyone done this w/ their 1er. I've always done this w/ all my cars but a friend was telling me it would be a waist of money

has anyone done this and sent their oil for analysis?

I think you should also find useful info here: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=209718

[Tom K.]

Originally Posted by rsjean

$100?

That's the usual dealer charge in the U.S. for an interim oil/filter change with no other service items. (Parts cost is $55~60 if you DIY)

Tom

[escobar929]

Originally Posted by Johnny Quid

I think you should also find useful info here: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=209718

thanks, excellent info there

[Johnny Quid]

Originally Posted by Tom K.

That's the usual dealer charge in the U.S. for an interim oil/filter change with no other service items. (Parts cost is $55~60 if you DIY)

Tom

Do you know how much are manual gearbox oil and differential oil changes?

[Why Knot]

Originally Posted by Johnny Quid

Do you know how much are manual gearbox oil and differential oil changes?

They are not cheap at the dealer. My gearbox change cost $250 and the differential change cost $107. I'm sure an independent would be less expensive, but why risk the warranty? I'll do the gearbox and differential again at 30K miles.

[Tom K.]

Originally Posted by Johnny Quid

Do you know how much are manual gearbox oil and differential oil changes?

My dealer charged me 1 hr. labor (ca. $115) for a gearbox change on my E46 when I provided the Redline MTL (about $30.00, IIRC). But I don't see any need for changing the gear oil until 50k miles or so.

My E46 does shift better with the Redline.

Tom

[1013mm]

so 5000 mile oil change recommended?? I got the 1200 mile change.