Oil Change for 2008-up M3

Grail05 · 04-01-2010, 08:39 PM

i was just curious to see if anyone here have done a change oil through the dealer? after the warranty runs out...

anyways i ask one of the dealer and ask how much would it cost not that i needed it since i only have 6k miles on my car..

anyways the guy said that regular bmw 3 5 and 7 series would cost a WHOPPING $300 dollars for a change oil... and the M series would cost more...

IS THIS TRUE?

Cab5er · 04-01-2010, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean05

i was just curious to see if anyone here have done a change oil through the dealer? after the warranty runs out...

anyways i ask one of the dealer and ask how much would it cost not that i needed it since i only have 6k miles on my car..

anyways the guy said that regular bmw 3 5 and 7 series would cost a WHOPPING $300 dollars for a change oil... and the M series would cost more...

IS THIS TRUE?

Just get it done at a reputable indy shop. Should be ~$120-150

aus · 04-01-2010, 10:03 PM

The M's cost more because the oil is a lot more expensive and you need a lot more of it, but otherwise, it's very simple to change the oil.

dgbos · 04-01-2010, 10:05 PM

I just called the dealer today and they quoted $200!!

Mavrick151 · 04-01-2010, 10:06 PM

its very easy to do it yourself. Give it a try, you cant really mess it up. good luck

saeedg48 · 04-01-2010, 10:06 PM

I do mine at pretty good shop for $70, and I provide the oil and filter.
So I walk out spending like $190.oo

Ca$hOnly · 04-01-2010, 10:43 PM

Most shops here in San Diego do it for $165.

ooowowizstev · 04-01-2010, 11:31 PM

When I asked about an individual oil change outside of warranty, I was told about 350 dollars.

osteome · 04-02-2010, 01:59 AM

Straightforward DIY all day long. It will still cost you a around $100 in oil and filter....

isugoo · 04-02-2010, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by osteome

Straightforward DIY all day long. It will still cost you a around $100 in oil and filter....

Looks like 125.
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aus · 04-02-2010, 09:36 AM

It's literally 30 minutes of labor at most and the oil/filter is about $125.

sehrgut · 04-02-2010, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by aus

It's literally 30 minutes of labor at most and the oil/filter is about $125.

Word. And a decent shop charged around 90 bucks/hour labor so for 30min with oil and filter should add up to around $170?

But do as i do, DIY

powertrip · 04-02-2010, 02:27 PM

Irvine BMW charges $214.

MSoldier · 04-02-2010, 02:39 PM

I didn't want to wait till I hit 15,000 miles so I did one at 7,500 and cost was around $230-$250, filter was around $30, oil is $12 a bottle for 9 Liters, and labor itself was around $90. It isn't cheap if you want the dealer but there are full kits (oil and filter) online sold to do a change yourself which will around $140 if I remember correctly.

I went to Southbay BMW to get my oil change and routine service done.

Grail05 · 04-02-2010, 02:45 PM

Thanks for the input guys this helps a lot since i only have 6k miles on my car im sure going ti do it myself... After my warranty expires

Would you guys know a website on where i can purchase the oil and filter or is it better buying it at the dealer?

aus · 04-02-2010, 05:08 PM

You should consider changing the oil out between covered changes too if you drive 10,000 to 15,000 miles a year since the free change intervals are way too long.

I see you're in LA/OC. Join the BWMCCA and most dealerships give discounts are parts. Crevier is pretty good, while Nick Alexander use to give a very good discount. Not sure how much they give now since it's been a few years since I've been there.

Orange fever · 04-02-2010, 08:50 PM

take it to:
Southbay Autohaus
4875 rosecrans ave
Hawthorne Ca 90250
310 355 0939
tell them i sent you ( jayR )

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean05

i was just curious to see if anyone here have done a change oil through the dealer? after the warranty runs out...

anyways i ask one of the dealer and ask how much would it cost not that i needed it since i only have 6k miles on my car..

anyways the guy said that regular bmw 3 5 and 7 series would cost a WHOPPING $300 dollars for a change oil... and the M series would cost more...

IS THIS TRUE?

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aus Major General 890 Rep 9,031 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	It's literally 30 minutes of labor at most and the oil/filter is about $125. __________________ 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."
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Grail05 Putcha ang ganda... 279 Rep 5,441 Posts Drives: 17 F82 M4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. iTrader: (10)	Thanks for the input guys this helps a lot since i only have 6k miles on my car im sure going ti do it myself... After my warranty expires Would you guys know a website on where i can purchase the oil and filter or is it better buying it at the dealer? Last edited by Grail05; 04-02-2010 at 03:03 PM..
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