Oil change on 2010 M3

casa5t · 08-09-2010, 08:56 PM

Hi guys...quick question...can I trust that an oil change on the 2010 at 15,000 miles or one year is ok? I am not used to that! thanks...

DadzM4 · 08-09-2010, 09:17 PM

I just did my second oil change at 3k miles. Many people do a second at 5k. I would never go 15k, especially on a new tight motor that has metal shavings in it.

casa5t · 08-09-2010, 09:31 PM

thanks..yeah..i did the normal 2000mi change but just concerned about going 15k is all

tudernos · 08-09-2010, 09:50 PM

If you personally change the oil yourself do you have to reset the CPU or does it reset itself? Or does it reset only when it's time for the dealer to change the oil for you?

Georgeair · 08-10-2010, 05:42 PM

Theoretically yes, but you won't find many folks here who plan to keep their cars long term who won't be changing at less than 15K, either due to annual usage half of that or just changing more frequently and at less miles than 15K.

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casa5t New Member 3 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (0)	Oil change on 2010 M3 Hi guys...quick question...can I trust that an oil change on the 2010 at 15,000 miles or one year is ok? I am not used to that! thanks...
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DadzM4 Lieutenant 17 Rep 518 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida iTrader: (2)	I just did my second oil change at 3k miles. Many people do a second at 5k. I would never go 15k, especially on a new tight motor that has metal shavings in it. __________________ AW M4 \| Black Full Merino Leather \| Driver Assistance Package \| Lighting Package \| HK Sound \| Concierge Services \| Enhanced BT \| 6 MT
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casa5t New Member 3 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (0)	thanks..yeah..i did the normal 2000mi change but just concerned about going 15k is all
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tudernos Private First Class 12 Rep 143 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 AW M3 Annabelle Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (1)	If you personally change the oil yourself do you have to reset the CPU or does it reset itself? Or does it reset only when it's time for the dealer to change the oil for you?
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08-10-2010, 05:42 PM	#5
Georgeair Captain 80 Rep 803 Posts Drives: '08 Melbourne E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madison, MS iTrader: (2)	Theoretically yes, but you won't find many folks here who plan to keep their cars long term who won't be changing at less than 15K, either due to annual usage half of that or just changing more frequently and at less miles than 15K. __________________ Objects in mirror are slower than they appear.
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