BMW M3 Forum (E90 E92)

BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


Go Back   M3Post - BMW M3 Forum > E90/E92 M3 Technical Topics > Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing
 
European Auto Source (EAS)
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      10-06-2011, 12:42 AM   #1
Rshane
M-Flight Member
Rshane's Avatar
United_States
37
Rep
1,085
Posts

Drives: 2011 E92 M3
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: San Antonio, Texas

iTrader: (0)

How many change oil between scheduled service

Just curious on what others think. I feel that waiting over 10,000 miles between oil changes is a bit long. I plan on doing an oil change at about 5,000 miles or 6 months. My last service was a year ago and my service car soon light came on this morning.

I feel for motors like the M3's it certainly can't hurt to change the oil more frequently, and I am concerned that the motor could potentially be damaged by excessive delays in changing the oil, especially when I frequently do one of my 170mph autobahn blasts.

In my mind it can't hurt and can only help with engine longevity.
__________________
2011 Le Mans Blue M3// Black extended Novillo w/ Blue Grey Aluminum trim/DCT/ZTP/ZCW/ZPP/ZCP Premium Sound ///Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust

2015 Audi S4 Prestige, Brilliant Black S-tronic
2012 Le Mans Blue 135i M Pkg DCT

Last edited by Rshane; 10-06-2011 at 12:58 AM..
Appreciate 0
      10-06-2011, 12:53 AM   #2
FVM3
Major General
FVM3's Avatar
270
Rep
5,751
Posts

Drives: e92 m3, f30 328i
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Los Angeles

iTrader: (2)

This is what i asked my dealer. 15k before oil change, thats insane to me. I always keep it changed every 5k mile at most
Appreciate 0
      10-06-2011, 01:14 AM   #3
aus
Major General
United_States
890
Rep
9,031
Posts

Drives: Odysse
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Seal Beach, CA

iTrader: (10)

I did one after 8,000 on my 2008, and the blackstone report was pristine.
__________________
Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
Appreciate 0
      10-06-2011, 03:28 AM   #4
brava09
Lieutenant Colonel
brava09's Avatar
767
Rep
1,683
Posts

Drives: M4C xdrive
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Europe

iTrader: (0)

I follow what the computer says. Now I am due another oil change after two years and 9k miles.
__________________
22 M4 Competition xdrive
19 M5 Competition sold
16 F-Type S AWD sold
11 Audi RS5 Misano Red--sold
08 E92 M3 Jerez Black 6MT--sold
08 E92 335i 6MT traded in for M3
Appreciate 0
      10-06-2011, 04:15 AM   #5
BMRLVR
Grease Monkey
BMRLVR's Avatar
Canada
292
Rep
2,646
Posts

Drives: 2011 E90 M3,1994 Euro E36 M3/4
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada

iTrader: (3)

I do mine every 8000KM (5000Miles) and before winter storage (regardless of the mileage).
__________________
2011 E90 M3 ZCP - Individual Moonstone/Individual Amarone Extended/Individual Piano Black With Inlay:LINK!!!
1994 Euro E36 M3 Sedan - Daytona Violet/Mulberry:LINK!!!
Appreciate 0
      10-06-2011, 04:23 AM   #6
alpina527
Banned
United Kingdom
60
Rep
638
Posts

Drives: 2008 E92 M3 DCT JZB/FR
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: London, England

iTrader: (1)

I do oil and filter every Year at 5k miles
Appreciate 0
      10-06-2011, 06:26 AM   #7
MDyDinanM
OIF Veteran
MDyDinanM's Avatar
United_States
246
Rep
2,106
Posts

Drives: ///M
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: East Coast

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2008 BMW M5  [6.88]
I do mine every ~7500
__________________
Retired: '06 BMW E46 ///M3
Current: '08 BMW E60 DINAN ///M5, Interlagos Blue, SMG
DINAN Stage 2 Suspension, Exhaust, Stage III Software, Front strut braces,
Intakes, 13% Underdrive pulley, 3.91 Differential, RPI Scoops.
Appreciate 0
      10-06-2011, 11:04 AM   #8
ES_TRADER
Colonel
343
Rep
2,928
Posts

Drives: 328i, 335i, M3, 535i, X5, 36M
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: OC

iTrader: (3)

Garage List
2014 Ford Raptor  [0.00]
2012 328i E92  [10.00]
2013 X5  [0.00]
2013 335i F30  [8.00]
1990 Toyota Previa  [0.00]
1997 E36 M3  [10.00]
2011 E92 M3  [0.00]
2011 535i  [0.00]
i do 7500
Appreciate 0
      10-06-2011, 12:28 PM   #9
JCtx
Major General
256
Rep
5,012
Posts

Drives: No BMW yet
Join Date: May 2008
Location: El Paso TX

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by alpina527 View Post
I do oil and filter every Year at 5k miles
I do it every year to 14 months, with around 5K miles as well. I'd be okay with up to 7,500 miles, which is half the computer cycle, and perfectly fine IMO due to having 9.5L of oil in there (almost twice as much as most cars).

All the lab evidence I've seen with similar use as mine (infrequent use in very hot and cold weather, with short distances and high speeds on trips) points to perfectly safe OCI every 7.5K miles. But have seen several 8 to 10K-mile changes that weren't encouraging, hence the 7.5K limit for me. And yes, that's for folks who really care about their engines (lessees need not apply ). But it all depends how and where you drive. Good day folks.
Appreciate 0
      10-06-2011, 12:44 PM   #10
garek
Second Lieutenant
garek's Avatar
United_States
10
Rep
287
Posts

Drives: 09 E90 M3 DCT
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Arizona

iTrader: (0)

I change mine after every 4 track days, which usually equates to about every 5K miles.
__________________
///M3 E90 '09 Le Mans Blue | DCT | Silver Novillo | Tech | Prem | 19"s | Prem Sound | iPod
StopTech BBK | Volk VR.G2 | H&R Sport Springs
Appreciate 0
      10-06-2011, 12:48 PM   #11
valeram
Major
37
Rep
1,413
Posts

Drives: 992 TTS, 991.2 GT3 T, F80 M3 C
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Dublin, OH

iTrader: (0)

In between scheduled oil change.
Appreciate 0
      10-06-2011, 12:50 PM   #12
THE TECH
BimmerPost Supporting Vendor
THE TECH's Avatar
307
Rep
13,093
Posts


Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Kansas

iTrader: (45)

Garage List
I am planning on a 5k interval. Oil is cheap enough that there's no need to stretch it out.
Appreciate 0
      10-07-2011, 12:41 AM   #13
ploo
slow in, slow out
ploo's Avatar
14
Rep
237
Posts

Drives: E92 M3, 997.2 GT3
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: US

iTrader: (1)

every 7500 miles or annually, whichever comes first
__________________
E92 M3, 997.2 GT3
Appreciate 0
      10-11-2011, 07:33 PM   #14
Doc V.
Private
Doc V.'s Avatar
1
Rep
93
Posts

Drives: Porsche 964 Turbo
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: The Ultimate Limit of Traction

iTrader: (4)

The 2011 M3 Service and Warranty Information guide stipulates that the engine's oil should be changed "at least once a year." The point is made in bold print on page 6 of that guide.
Appreciate 0
      10-12-2011, 03:38 AM   #15
TobiasMUC
Second Lieutenant
TobiasMUC's Avatar
Germany
27
Rep
204
Posts

Drives: BMW M3 Coupe E92
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Munich / Germany

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2009 BMW M3 E92  [10.00]
Every 10.000 km. But i track the car a lot.
Appreciate 0
      10-12-2011, 04:51 PM   #16
bigjae1976
Major General
bigjae1976's Avatar
1567
Rep
8,074
Posts

Drives: 11 E90 M3 Individual
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Houston, TX

iTrader: (22)

Garage List
2004 BMW M3  [4.50]
2011 BMW E90 M3  [5.25]
2013 BMW 328i  [5.00]
I plan to just drain and fill the oil every 7500 miles.
__________________
2018 F30 320iX Melbourne Red
2011 E90 M3 Monte Carlo Blue
2004 E46 M3 Imola Red
2000 E36/7 Z3 Steel Blue
Appreciate 0
      10-12-2011, 04:57 PM   #17
1MOREMOD
-
1MOREMOD's Avatar
United_States
11816
Rep
23,187
Posts

Drives: Race car->
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: check your mirrors

iTrader: (5)

ive just done the allowed yearly change until my warranty runs out as i drive less than 6k a year.
__________________

02 Tiag e46 M3|6MT|GC plates|MCS c.o.|GC bars|GC race control arms|GC bushings|BW eng. & tran. mounts|subframe kit|BW race shifter|BW Jaffster|Euro header|BW exhaust|K&N c.a.i.|Epic race tune|Rouge pulleys|Seibon CF hood|CSL bumper|apr gt 250 & splitter|ST-40|XR-2|SS lines|half cage|Recaro profi|Profi 2 harness|BMWpedals|BW studs|
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:02 PM.




m3post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST