[danhtran]

As some of u here may know that i just purchased a 09 e92 328i a couple of weeks ago!
so today my question is: how do i know when is the next engine oil change? cuz i have no idea when was the last time the previous owner changed it and also i just noticed BMW doesn't have a dipstick so i dont know what color of the oil right now!
thanks in advance for all the help though

[ssmith96]

You can check your oil by using the scroller on the BC stalk on the left side of your steering wheel. Also you can bring up check control to see when the next timed interval for an oil change is, but if you're concerned just have the oil changed now and worry about it!

[mansito]

How many miles on your coupe? Did you buy it from a dealer? Maybe they have a service history. But for peace of mind, since you do not know when was the last time the oil was change, I suggest you do an oil + filter change ASAP.

Beautiful car.

[Denizpa]

I recently purchased an e90 as well. When I stopped by the dealership, the service manager was able to pull off my next scheduled oil change from the key. Worth a try!

[danhtran]

Originally Posted by ssmith96

You can check your oil by using the scroller on the BC stalk on the left side of your steering wheel. Also you can bring up check control to see when the next timed interval for an oil change is, but if you're concerned just have the oil changed now and worry about it!

i just checked it with the BC stalk and the oil level was close to MAX

Originally Posted by mansito

How many miles on your coupe? Did you buy it from a dealer? Maybe they have a service history. But for peace of mind, since you do not know when was the last time the oil was change, I suggest you do an oil + filter change ASAP.
it's 48K now

Beautiful car.

Originally Posted by Denizpa

I recently purchased an e90 as well. When I stopped by the dealership, the service manager was able to pull off my next scheduled oil change from the key. Worth a try!

yea this is a good idea...i think imma stop by bm dealer soon

[floydarogers]

Originally Posted by danhtran

i just checked it with the BC stalk and the oil level was close to MAX...

Smith was referring to checking the service conditions/time. Read the manual to find out how to check to see how long til next oil service, using the BC Stalk.

[BashShah]

When ever I buy a used car.
Do the maintenance services right away.

Then you don't have to guess or worry about if the service was done or not.

Just my 2cents.
DN

[Efthreeoh]

You really just need to search the Forum and you'll find way more than you'd ever want to know about engine oil. A quick visit to the maintenance section and a few minutes of reading just the "stickies" will answer your questions. Or you could just read the owner's manual and learn how the CBS system works (hint - it tells you when the next oil change is required...).

I can tell right off the bat that you'll be the type of owner that doesn't believe in BMW's extended oil change intervals, so just change the oil now and change it on 7,500 mile intervals; you'll not ever have to worry about engine oil ever again.

[theblackmamba]

the car tells you. lol

[Tom K.]

Originally Posted by floydarogers

Smith was referring to checking the service conditions/time. Read the manual to find out how to check to see how long til next oil service, using the BC Stalk.

It's found under "Service Requirements" in your owner's manual or on p.77 in the on-line manual available from BMW. With the motor on, but the car NOT moving, you can scroll through Oil, Brakes, Safety/Emissions Inspections (if applicable), and Brake Fluid service due dates and mileages. If you have iDrive, it's also available there as well (see your manual).

Tom

[danhtran]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

You really just need to search the Forum and you'll find way more than you'd ever want to know about engine oil. A quick visit to the maintenance section and a few minutes of reading just the "stickies" will answer your questions. Or you could just read the owner's manual and learn how the CBS system works (hint - it tells you when the next oil change is required...).

I can tell right off the bat that you'll be the type of owner that doesn't believe in BMW's extended oil change intervals, so just change the oil now and change it on 7,500 mile intervals; you'll not ever have to worry about engine oil ever again.

if i had the damn owner manual i wouldn't be asking this damn question yo!!!!
i did my research and everything regarding to the DAMN OWNER MANUAL which i don't have it

[danhtran]

Originally Posted by Tom K.

It's found under "Service Requirements" in your owner's manual or on p.77 in the on-line manual available from BMW. With the motor on, but the car NOT moving, you can scroll through Oil, Brakes, Safety/Emissions Inspections (if applicable), and Brake Fluid service due dates and mileages. If you have iDrive, it's also available there as well (see your manual).

Tom

see this is nice! thanks Tom!

[Eddien123]

To be safe change it now. Mobile 1 Ultra Synthetic Euro Formula is what I use. They say you can go 13K with ultra synthetic but I go every 6-7 depending on the weather and how often I've been driving.

[floydarogers]

Originally Posted by danhtran

if i had the damn owner manual i wouldn't be asking this damn question yo!!!!
i did my research and everything regarding to the DAMN OWNER MANUAL which i don't have it

Download it from bmwusa.com; I think it's under "owners". Or search.