07-23-2013, 10:21 AM | #1 |
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BMW Revises Recommended Oil Change Intervals to 10,000 Miles for 2014+ X3
BIMMERPOST NEWS BMW Revises Recommended Oil Change Intervals to 10,000 Miles for 2014+ Models BMW has changed its long time recommended oil change mileage intervals for all 2014 models and beyond. The changes apply to all vehicles produced from July 2013 on. Previously, BMW recommended a 15,000 mile / 24 month Condition Based Service interval, but as of July 2013, the new basic interval will be every 10,000 miles / 12 months. This applies to both gasoline and diesel models. The Z4 roadster, M5/M6 and ActiveHybrids have some special recommendations, which you can see in the announcement and charts below. |
07-23-2013, 03:01 PM | #3 |
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I wonder why? They have changed parts in engine to ones that wears more quickly?
If it would be a problem with current engines, they would revise it for the old models as well? |
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07-24-2013, 09:31 AM | #5 |
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same thoughts... what is the reason??
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07-24-2013, 05:00 PM | #7 |
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They better allow the older models under warranty to be changed at 10k. Alot of BMW owners will be upset if they don't. Which includes me.
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07-24-2013, 10:18 PM | #10 |
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Well, here's what I heard from my dealer today, after asking him if 2013 cars will be serviced by the new 10,000 mi recommendation:
"My understanding is they will not. The service history will show the interval and the newer cars are marked as 10k oil change only because BMW is thinking owners aren't getting back into the dealerships often enough and are running around with unaswered questions affecting their satisfaction when surveyed. The change does not seem to be for mechanical reasons but more for customer satisfaction issues. I'd be happy to check with our service manager tomorrow to be sure." If I hear anything more I'll post it. |
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07-25-2013, 10:05 AM | #11 |
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subscribed.... i have a 2014, considering i picked it up in June, i wouldn't be eligible...i had planned on changing the oil every 7,500 miles b/c i feel 15,000 is just too long...IMO
I'm actually curious how that will impact the system telling me my car is ready for service actually if I change the oil early... |
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BMW's/dealer's lack of willingness to answer basic new owner questions was the only ding I made sure to get in on the customer satisfaction survey. |
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07-25-2013, 11:08 AM | #14 |
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My 2013 has been in for a couple of minor issues and only one oil change in 15 months. I'm sure if we were paying for oil changes BMW would recommend 5K oil change intervals.
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For all you folks changing out the oil as a DIY job, what grade do you use and do you also change the oil filter and sump plug washer?
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07-25-2013, 05:34 PM | #16 |
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I use Mobil 1 5W30, but in the future I'll probably switch to Castrol synthetic since that's what BMW recommends. I use Mann filters, which I believe are original equipment. They come with 2 new "O" rings and a new sump plug washer. Rock Auto online has a great price on Mann filters.
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My dealer, Global Imports of Atlanta, invited me to a maintenance and care class one evening and told everyone to make sure we brought our cars in at least once every 12 months to do the oil change. It's in the manual. They gladly set up my first appointment for our '11 E90 and I verified they didn't reset the maintenance interval in the computer.
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Here in the US, I had the oil changed annually on my E90 by my dealer and covered under maintenance. My dealership told me to use the same schedule for the F25, but I did notice that the service interval on the computer is every two years. I think it was on my E90 as well, though, IIRC.
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Get a kit from the BMW dealer...
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If I buy the BMW oil and filter, I found getting it from my local dealer is cheaper than online.
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