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      09-27-2012, 03:50 AM   #1
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My m3's first oil change was when it had 3000km and now it is at 10,000km. It is in China so I don't really trust what the dealership people tell me. Can anyone tell me how often I should oil change?
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      09-27-2012, 04:51 AM   #2
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In Belgium.... with BMW dealer they say....the car will tell you that.(don't worry)
This depends...from your driving style.(S-65///M3 engine will consume a little oil)
But make sure,only Castrol 10W60 for M-engines !!!
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      09-27-2012, 06:33 AM   #3
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On my previous 4 bimmers I would change oil on my cost between the BMW factory service intervals or approximately every 7,500 miles.
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      09-27-2012, 06:35 AM   #4
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im gonna do the 7500 intervals my self as well..

part of me wishes that the service wasnt included cause then I would have my mechanic do it (who is also my best friend)
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      09-27-2012, 08:09 AM   #5
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I change every 5k miles.
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      09-27-2012, 08:47 AM   #6
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i change every 7k miles. and when i had the car under warranty..

i have the dealer the 1st half and i do the other half.
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      09-27-2012, 04:38 PM   #7
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Awesome guys thanks for the info. Does driving habits effect the frequency of oil change?
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      09-27-2012, 04:42 PM   #8
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Opps guess that question was answered too. Thanks a lot
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      09-27-2012, 08:00 PM   #9
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