03-05-2011, 02:11 PM | #1 |
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First oil change ?
I am thinking of changing my oil ? I just hit 1200 miles , should I do it ?
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03-05-2011, 03:40 PM | #3 |
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Absolutely not. You'll be able to go about 10 times farther before it's needed. Save a few bucks and a bit o' planet. Stick to the BMW maintenance schedule.
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03-06-2011, 07:49 AM | #5 |
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http://skepticblog.org/2009/02/22/oilchange-rant/ an interesting read, especially the actual lab testing of the oil. Summary; stick to the recommended schedules, unless you like don't like money.
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03-06-2011, 06:38 PM | #9 |
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Seriously? The engineers who designed the vehicle define a maintenance schedule and folks are convinced that the "wisdom" of a blog demands ignoring that schedule?
How do those on the blog know better than the BMW engineers? They've designed, produced, and maintained cars that are doing better than the BMW approach? What cars are those, I might like to buy one. Or we're saying the BMW bean counters have calculated that they can save X dollars by doing fewer oil changes and the damage will only show up after the warranty period at which point the cars will crap out but nobody will care and happily return to buy additional BMWs? Reinforcing the BMW bottom line through encouraging early death of their luxury cars leading to repeat purchases? That's the business model you figure BMW has instituted to compete with MB, Audi, and Lexus? Save a buck on the oil changes and damn the engines? Not buying it. I'm going with the idea that BMW earnestly believes its maintenance recommendations and I'll follow them.
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03-06-2011, 06:41 PM | #10 | |
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I'm not saying that if you follow the 15k recommended service interval that your car will die. But it has been pretty much proven that your performance will suffer. |
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03-06-2011, 06:50 PM | #11 | |
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I am definitely sticking to the scheduled maintenance.
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03-07-2011, 02:57 AM | #12 |
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Interesting this. There is a slight conflict of interest because of the BMW service packages but I agree that ultimately the last thing BMW would want is getting a bad reputation from either poor performance or engine problems because of dirty oil. I'll probably stick to the schedule but there's no harm in doing some extra oil changes IMO.
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03-07-2011, 09:23 AM | #13 | |
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DO IT! Get the crud out of the engine! it should cost $5/quart and the car takes 7 quarts. (oil price from Costco). You can pick up a filter for $10. A $45 insurance policy to get the known shavings and metal out of your engine! Takes about 30 minutes and you get to hang out under your car and in the engine bay getting to know your rig! |
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03-07-2011, 10:12 AM | #15 |
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One of my good friends is the service manager at a large California BMW dealership. His new 3 series gets new oil ever 5k-7k. He will be the first person to tell you that BMW cheaps out on service as much as possible.
Like I've already said; sticking to the recommended intervals will not damage your car. But if you drive your car with a bit more spirit than your average soccer mom, it would be in your best interest to change your oil with more frequency. I'm sure I could post a dozen links to back this up, but I'll let you do your own research. It's more convincing when you find it for yourself. |
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03-07-2011, 10:56 AM | #18 |
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My dealer charges 7 bucks a quart for the oil, 15 for the filter, 55 for labor and a 6 dollar waste disposal fee for the oily rag they use to wipe the oil pan. So it's a nice, round $125 plus sales tax. I've heard of dealers who charge anything from $90 to $200!!
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03-07-2011, 11:22 AM | #19 |
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One dealership in the LA area charges $250. Yeah, dollars.
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