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      11-06-2017, 05:20 PM   #1
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Oil change schedule

How many of you are sticking to the 8 to 10 thousand mile service schedule and how many are doing out of pocket changes in between? Im not fond of 10,000 mile oil changes so i'm most likely going to pay for some of my own. Im good with 5000 mile changes on this car.
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      11-06-2017, 05:40 PM   #2
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How many of you are sticking to the 8 to 10 thousand mile service schedule and how many are doing out of pocket changes in between? Im not fond of 10,000 mile oil changes so i'm most likely going to pay for some of my own. Im good with 5000 mile changes on this car.
Decided to do an extra one in between the recommended ones. No data to support a reason for doing that, just makes me feel better. I am sure it's fine doing it every 10k, at least if you don't plan on owning the car for a long time.
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I pay for an additional oil change in between, i have 5 yrs free servicing but i don't like leaving it so long between the scheduled changes.
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I stick to the dealer schedule, its free plus i don't keep cars that long (3 years max). If i was keeping the car for a longer period, i would do an oil change in between the dealer one.
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I don't think I'll put enough miles on per year so I'll just service the vehicle annually.
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How much do dealers charge?

I've generally done my own oil changes in the past, but kind of timid when it comes to touching the M2. Over time, I'll probably do them on my own, but regardless of who's doing them, I was planning to do it every 5,000 miles.
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I plan to do it every 5000 miles
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      11-06-2017, 08:04 PM   #10
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6500 to 7500 miles is probably a good number for most of us unless you track the car and/or reach redline allot. Driving in a cold climate with frequent starts and stops may warrant a more frequent interval as well. Not having a dip stick and being able to do a quick visual inspection kinda sucks as it always provided a good gut check.
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      11-06-2017, 10:41 PM   #11
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I don't think I'll put enough miles on per year so I'll just service the vehicle annually.
Same here - I already do it that way for my GTI.
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      11-07-2017, 01:40 AM   #12
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What kind of oil and brand do u guys use for changing in between?

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      11-07-2017, 07:51 AM   #13
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Turbo motor so every 3000mi. it's $100 so why prolong it.
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Confirm that. Turbo motor so I would do every 3k miles or annually. This assumes you plan on keeping car for some time. I also only use Total or Mobil 1 synthetic with a BMW branded oil filter.
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Has to be an ll-01 oil and I dont think Mobil 1 is??
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My '17 M2 arrived with 4600 miles, and I've scheduled it for an oil change next week.
There is no downside.
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annually or 5k, whichever arrives first.
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      11-08-2017, 08:27 PM   #18
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I put on 5000 miles in 2 months! lol
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I put on 5000 miles in 2 months! lol
gj on actually driving the car!

ive got 9.5k in 9 months. had an oil change of course at break in and an oil change myself at 5k with liqui moly 5w-40, any ll-01 oil will do. computer says my free oil change is at 11k miles.
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How much do dealers charge?

I've generally done my own oil changes in the past, but kind of timid when it comes to touching the M2. Over time, I'll probably do them on my own, but regardless of who's doing them, I was planning to do it every 5,000 miles.
My dealer wants $380 for the Porsche Macan GTS. Not cheap at Dealership these days if you wish fo change every 5000 miles. Every 3 months it would need an oil change. So roughly $130 per month for oil change. Then you get tires once a year at $1600 take or give which comes out to anther $130 per month. Add $120 per week fuel and you have about $480 per month for fuel. Insurance is about $130 per month also.$800-900 per month before car payment and car wash ?Car expenses add up quickly.
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My dealer wants $380 for the Porsche Macan GTS. Not cheap at Dealership these days if you wish fo change every 5000 miles. Every 3 months it would need an oil change. So roughly $130 per month for oil change. Then you get tires once a year at $1600 take or give which comes out to anther $130 per month. Add $120 per week fuel and you have about $480 per month for fuel. Insurance is about $130 per month also.$800-900 per month before car payment and car wash ?Car expenses add up quickly.
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While today's oils are highly engineered products, I'm not a fan of only changing this vital fluid once per year. Especially here in the desert. I've always changed oil & filter at 5,000 mile intervals & will do so on the M2.
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