Oil Change Interval

CraZee M3 · 02-16-2009, 11:25 AM

So after the service at 1200 miles bmw says every 15k! haha I know special sauce and all but damn. Who follows bmw's interval and changes only at 15k and just adds when neccesary? I bet most do.. I am going to be paying out of pocket in between and doing it every 7500.

KINGLEH · 02-16-2009, 01:32 PM

i got oil change at 6k miles... and it said i would need another one at 15k miles.. but then adapted and now sais i will need one at 11k miles.. so my driving took 4k miles off.. which im content with as far as getting the change goes... i think that will be about right.. i dont know what the next one will say...

TwoSaints · 02-16-2009, 03:11 PM

I was planning on paying for one every 7500 miles too.

Eliminator · 02-16-2009, 05:42 PM

If this car had a dipstick and "normal" oil change conditions, I would do it myself. But I think i'll follow the BMW recommendations as they should know better using synthetic oil. Sure wish I could look at the oil occasionally. Maybe I'll see if I can dip my finger in the oil top to check its color and consistancy.

Jack28 · 02-16-2009, 05:57 PM

I did oil changes on my E46 M3 every 7k miles and planning on doing the same for my E92 m3.
Its nice to have a friend work at EZ Lube and change your oil every 7k miles or less...
Still give him something on the side... With my driving I think 7-8k changes is about rite
for me... I cant live with myself changing my oil at 15k miles...

Battle · 02-16-2009, 11:31 PM

I do it every 5000 miles.

GT3 Tim · 02-17-2009, 10:59 AM

I said every 3K, but plan to do it at 5K, 10K, then get the freebie at 15K.

lincoln · 02-17-2009, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GT3 Tim

I said every 3K, but plan to do it at 5K, 10K, then get the freebie at 15K.

+1 5K for me.

mPlasticDesign · 02-18-2009, 12:10 AM

Well first of all, BMW doesn't say '15,000' miles. The mileage is calculated taking into consideration your driving habits, so mileage will vary. Secondly, you are entitled 1 free oil change every year regardless of your mileage. So in my case, since I only do maybe 10k a year I will be sticking to the single oil change interval per year. BTW changing it every 3k is just wastful no matter how much money you have, not to mention the environmental impact.

CraZee M3 · 02-18-2009, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ///Metak

Well first of all, BMW doesn't say '15,000' miles. The mileage is calculated taking into consideration your driving habits, so mileage will vary. Secondly, you are entitled 1 free oil change every year regardless of your mileage. So in my case, since I only do maybe 10k a year I will be sticking to the single oil change interval per year. BTW changing it every 3k is just wastful no matter how much money you have, not to mention the environmental impact.

do you really think 1 man changing his oil a little earlier is making a noticeable impact on the environment!?

CraZee M3 · 02-18-2009, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by GT3 Tim

I said every 3K, but plan to do it at 5K, 10K, then get the freebie at 15K.

sounds good to me. I know these cars have high end filters and full synthetic oil nowadays can go 10-15k but I will be doing the same 5-7500 miles at most.

doba_s · 02-18-2009, 02:15 AM

i think every 7500 is totally reasonable ... + you can add a bit every now and then if the level goes down ...

mPlasticDesign · 02-18-2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by CraZee M3

do you really think 1 man changing his oil a little earlier is making a noticeable impact on the environment!?

You obviously are having difficulty reading or comprehending my posts, sad....

KKSigs · 02-19-2009, 10:34 PM

5K for me

spectrumphoto · 02-20-2009, 02:01 AM

Just scheduled my Oil change for next week... I should be at about 7500mi. I agree that with the current synthetics there is no need for every 3k miles an oil change, but I really think waiting almost 15k miles is a bit too much especially in a high performance car unless you are a grandma driver who never goes over 60 or over 5K RPM.

I guess if you are a leaser then who cares but for me as an owner I am going to spend a little more $$$ for the peace of mind knowing that I am taking good care of my car.

JuniorDee · 02-20-2009, 10:34 AM

changed mine at 5k. you will notice a change in the car when it is done

tunnie · 02-28-2009, 02:58 PM

so, is that on per year after your 1200 service? or one afer one year after your date of purchase?

im the aame as u. i barely drive the car only on weekends.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///Metak

Well first of all, BMW doesn't say '15,000' miles. The mileage is calculated taking into consideration your driving habits, so mileage will vary. Secondly, you are entitled 1 free oil change every year regardless of your mileage. So in my case, since I only do maybe 10k a year I will be sticking to the single oil change interval per year. BTW changing it every 3k is just wastful no matter how much money you have, not to mention the environmental impact.

BMRLVR · 03-01-2009, 08:45 AM

I'll be doing mine every 8000KM whick is approximately 5000Miles.

CraZee M3 · 03-01-2009, 09:11 AM

glad most are smarter than METAK here, your m3 will thank you.

oh btw that little oil change indicator that studies your driving and oil life came in my stock 03 zo6

not ground breaking technology there.

mPlasticDesign · 03-01-2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by CraZee M3

glad most are smarter than METAK here, your m3 will thank you.

oh btw that little oil change indicator that studies your driving and oil life came in my stock 03 zo6

not ground breaking technology there.

Just try and read post#9 if you can, my oil change is done right sqaure in the middle of 7500-15000. You right, Dr.Ahmed, your smarter than anyone here, we get it. If you want to change your oil every 3k, knock yourself out! I still stand by my statement, that it's a total waste to change it every 3k.

CraZee M3 · 03-01-2009, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CraZee M3

So after the service at 1200 miles bmw says every 15k! haha I know special sauce and all but damn. Who follows bmw's interval and changes only at 15k and just adds when neccesary? I bet most do.. I am going to be paying out of pocket in between and doing it every 7500.

you obviously cant read.

You dont have to be a doctor to know that changing oil at 5-7500 is going to save your engine life than changing it at 10-15k.

mPlasticDesign · 03-01-2009, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CraZee M3

you obviously cant read.

You dont have to be a doctor to know that changing oil at 5-7500 is going to save your engine life than changing it at 10-15k.

You're right you don't have to be a doctor to know something about changing the oil on this car, you just have to be a doctors 13 year old son pretending to actually own daddys car. LOL. My original post was never implying that your dad would choose to change his oil every 3k, I was merely stating my opinion and the opinion of most owners that changing it that often would be total overkill. Why you chose to thread jack your OWN thread is beyond me, but hilarious nonetheless! You FAIL! LMFAO.....

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Every 15k like BMW says and covers under warrany for 50k	41	23.03%
Every 7500 Doing one yourself in between	115	64.61%
Every 3000 Im anal and just do it myself or got alot of money LOL	22	12.36%
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02-16-2009, 11:25 AM	#1
CraZee M3 Private First Class 16 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M3 DCT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Oil Change Interval So after the service at 1200 miles bmw says every 15k! haha I know special sauce and all but damn. Who follows bmw's interval and changes only at 15k and just adds when neccesary? I bet most do.. I am going to be paying out of pocket in between and doing it every 7500.
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02-16-2009, 01:32 PM	#2
KINGLEH Major 98 Rep 1,043 Posts Drives: 00 GTR - 09 E92 M Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (1)	i got oil change at 6k miles... and it said i would need another one at 15k miles.. but then adapted and now sais i will need one at 11k miles.. so my driving took 4k miles off.. which im content with as far as getting the change goes... i think that will be about right.. i dont know what the next one will say...
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02-16-2009, 03:11 PM	#3
TwoSaints Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 227 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Beaumont, Texas iTrader: (0)	I was planning on paying for one every 7500 miles too.
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Eliminator First Lieutenant 33 Rep 311 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 SSII 6M, '87 911 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	If this car had a dipstick and "normal" oil change conditions, I would do it myself. But I think i'll follow the BMW recommendations as they should know better using synthetic oil. Sure wish I could look at the oil occasionally. Maybe I'll see if I can dip my finger in the oil top to check its color and consistancy.
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02-16-2009, 05:57 PM	#5
Jack28 HUSTLER 14 Rep 1,317 Posts Drives: E46 M3-E92 M3 Join Date: May 2006 Location: So/Ca Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I did oil changes on my E46 M3 every 7k miles and planning on doing the same for my E92 m3. Its nice to have a friend work at EZ Lube and change your oil every 7k miles or less... Still give him something on the side... With my driving I think 7-8k changes is about rite for me... I cant live with myself changing my oil at 15k miles... __________________ E92 M3 ZCP- AW/FR w/Extended Leather) Packages: ZCP, 6MT, Fully Loaded E46 M3 - AW/IR 6 Spd, Fully Loaded. 19'' BBS LM DBK, V-CSL C/F Bmpr, Botld, Diff, V-CSL Custum IR-CF Center Counsel, V-GTR Hood, Dixis Ti 76mm, Meisterschaft Ti Sec. 1&2, EvoSport Headers, CAI, D/A Chip, tck d/a, Alcantera Headliner with Imola Red Sttitching....
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02-16-2009, 11:31 PM	#6
Battle Lieutenant 163 Rep 436 Posts Drives: Prius Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LA iTrader: (1)	I do it every 5000 miles. __________________ Arsenal F.C. - Gooner 4 Life
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02-17-2009, 10:59 AM	#7
GT3 Tim Moderator 94 Rep 1,920 Posts Drives: 2014 MB E63S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	I said every 3K, but plan to do it at 5K, 10K, then get the freebie at 15K. __________________ Tim <--- apparently likes "3" cars 2014 E63S -- The Rocket 2014 F30 328i -- Kids car 2008 E90 M3 -- Sold 2004 GT3 -- Sold 1997 M3/4 -- Sold 1995 M3 -- Sold
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02-18-2009, 12:10 AM	#9
mPlasticDesign Major General 684 Rep 5,069 Posts Drives: BMW 230i Msport w/LSD Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Astral Projecting: ∞ 23.516 -122 02.625 0242.101 ĕv'rē-hwâr' iTrader: (16) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 997.2 [10.00] 2019 Hyundai N (Sold) [10.00] 2013 BMW M3 (Sold) [10.00] 2011 1M Coupe (Sold) [8.78] 2008 E90 M3 (Sold) [8.60] 2007 Z4 Mcpe (Sold) [9.50] 2005 BMW M3 (Sold) [10.00]	Well first of all, BMW doesn't say '15,000' miles. The mileage is calculated taking into consideration your driving habits, so mileage will vary. Secondly, you are entitled 1 free oil change every year regardless of your mileage. So in my case, since I only do maybe 10k a year I will be sticking to the single oil change interval per year. BTW changing it every 3k is just wastful no matter how much money you have, not to mention the environmental impact. __________________
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02-18-2009, 02:15 AM	#12
doba_s Major General 405 Rep 6,107 Posts Drives: X7 l Cayenne l 997.2RS Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville iTrader: (26)	i think every 7500 is totally reasonable ... + you can add a bit every now and then if the level goes down ...
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02-19-2009, 10:34 PM	#14
KKSigs M4 CSL FBG 1268 Rep 1,871 Posts Drives: M4 CSL FBG Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (4)	5K for me __________________ 16' M4 GTS Frozen Dark Grey Metallic 14' i8 Sophisto Grey Pure Impulse World 08' E92 M3 Jerez Black
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spectrumphoto Just another peanut in the Turd! 92 Rep 598 Posts Drives: g16M850;f30M550;f80M3-ED;e90M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hollywierd, SoCal iTrader: (2)	Just scheduled my Oil change for next week... I should be at about 7500mi. I agree that with the current synthetics there is no need for every 3k miles an oil change, but I really think waiting almost 15k miles is a bit too much especially in a high performance car unless you are a grandma driver who never goes over 60 or over 5K RPM. I guess if you are a leaser then who cares but for me as an owner I am going to spend a little more $$$ for the peace of mind knowing that I am taking good care of my car.
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JuniorDee Captain 73 Rep 610 Posts Drives: the speed limit Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: the land of brat and brotchen iTrader: (1)	changed mine at 5k. you will notice a change in the car when it is done __________________ EDC.....viagra for your car
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03-01-2009, 08:45 AM	#18
BMRLVR Grease Monkey 293 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'll be doing mine every 8000KM whick is approximately 5000Miles. __________________ 2011 E90 M3 ZCP - Individual Moonstone/Individual Amarone Extended/Individual Piano Black With Inlay:LINK!!! 1994 Euro E36 M3 Sedan - Daytona Violet/Mulberry:LINK!!!
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CraZee M3 Private First Class 16 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M3 DCT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	glad most are smarter than METAK here, your m3 will thank you. oh btw that little oil change indicator that studies your driving and oil life came in my stock 03 zo6 not ground breaking technology there.
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