Recommended oil change...

BB_cornelius · 06-14-2010, 09:07 PM

I'm at about 5500 miles in my M3 and the oil indicator says that I'm at about the half way point. Would you guys recommend changing the oil now? I understand that I would have to pay for it but I don't mind at all if it's good for the car. I've read that other members here change the oil at about 7500-8000 miles. What do you guys think? Is the halfway point a good place for an oil change?

alpineweissM3 · 06-14-2010, 09:11 PM

Yes.

leboeuf45 · 06-14-2010, 09:11 PM

i was wandering the same thing?

2013E92M3ZCP · 06-14-2010, 09:42 PM

If I had one, I would....

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Originally Posted by BB_cornelius

I'm at about 5500 miles in my M3 and the oil indicator says that I'm at about the half way point. Would you guys recommend changing the oil now? I understand that I would have to pay for it but I don't mind at all if it's good for the car. I've read that other members here change the oil at about 7500-8000 miles. What do you guys think? Is the halfway point a good place for an oil change?

BigHat · 06-14-2010, 09:57 PM

A certain peace of mind comes from extra maint. Do it all the time.

For my last BMWs I got the free annual oil change at a few thousand miles.

Doubt I would have paid to have an oil change at 6 months. After all, the beauty of high-end oil is extended drain intervals.

BB_cornelius · 06-14-2010, 10:43 PM

Does anyone know how long it usually takes for the dealer to get an oil change done? I really can't leave the car at the dealership for more than a day at the moment.

Silvertige · 06-14-2010, 10:46 PM

2 hours. Make an appointment and wait or get a loaner.

BB_cornelius · 06-14-2010, 10:50 PM

Unfortunately you have to be 25 to get a loaner and I'm not there yet. 2 hours doesn't sound too long, I think will make an appointment. Thanks for your input

MysticBlue · 06-15-2010, 04:46 AM

Yes. Except I don't pay for it, I do it myself. Probably wouldn't bother if I was leasing and not planning on keeping it, but I might keep it for awhile and I do the occasional track day or autoX day so I do it myself halfway in between the free ones.

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BB_cornelius Private 11 Rep 77 Posts Drives: 2010 E93 M3 AW/FR Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sunnyvale, CA iTrader: (0)	Recommended oil change... I'm at about 5500 miles in my M3 and the oil indicator says that I'm at about the half way point. Would you guys recommend changing the oil now? I understand that I would have to pay for it but I don't mind at all if it's good for the car. I've read that other members here change the oil at about 7500-8000 miles. What do you guys think? Is the halfway point a good place for an oil change?
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alpineweissM3 I love my beautiful wife! 22 Rep 628 Posts Drives: e90 ///M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	Yes.
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leboeuf45 Private 3 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 17 M4 comp Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: ATX iTrader: (0)	i was wandering the same thing? __________________ Chris LeBoeuf Mgr Maxwell Auto Group Melbourne Red E-92
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BigHat Lieutenant 7 Rep 513 Posts Drives: '11 M3 E93 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NoVa iTrader: (0)	A certain peace of mind comes from extra maint. Do it all the time. For my last BMWs I got the free annual oil change at a few thousand miles. Doubt I would have paid to have an oil change at 6 months. After all, the beauty of high-end oil is extended drain intervals.
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BB_cornelius Private 11 Rep 77 Posts Drives: 2010 E93 M3 AW/FR Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sunnyvale, CA iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know how long it usually takes for the dealer to get an oil change done? I really can't leave the car at the dealership for more than a day at the moment.
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Silvertige Lieutenant 7 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 2011.75 e92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Carlsbad, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 1988 BMW 535i [10.00]	2 hours. Make an appointment and wait or get a loaner. __________________
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BB_cornelius Private 11 Rep 77 Posts Drives: 2010 E93 M3 AW/FR Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sunnyvale, CA iTrader: (0)	Unfortunately you have to be 25 to get a loaner and I'm not there yet. 2 hours doesn't sound too long, I think will make an appointment. Thanks for your input
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MysticBlue Lieutenant Colonel 369 Rep 1,887 Posts Drives: '20 M5C, '09 M3 DCT Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon... They call 'em rigs here iTrader: (0)	Yes. Except I don't pay for it, I do it myself. Probably wouldn't bother if I was leasing and not planning on keeping it, but I might keep it for awhile and I do the occasional track day or autoX day so I do it myself halfway in between the free ones.
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