09-29-2023, 10:00 AM | #67 |
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I do my own oil changes between the BMW intervals. I don't drive much but like to change the oil every 6 months or 3000 miles. I hate the 9K or 10K intervals. I am planning to keep this car for 10 years or so and pass on the car to the next owner in good condition.
All I do is remove the vacuum line (i think this is what it is) and get a swivel/32mm to remove the oil filter. The oil filter has groves that allow it to rotate to the correct location so that the small nipple will line up correctly with the oil housing. It takes about 30 minutes to change. |
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11-13-2023, 04:45 PM | #68 |
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Considering I’ve got 8,500 miles on my 2020, the annual changes are all I’ll likely do.
Dealer charges $200. How much does the DIY save you? Not so much money but time for me as well. Edited to add, I’m not sure what happened in life that I would ever pay $200 for an oil change and not report them to the police lol. |
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The Factory instructions call for a whole lot more work than is necessary. There is a fantastic youtube video in this thread that walks you through everything. Last edited by Mnfamilyguy2020; 11-13-2023 at 05:08 PM.. Reason: grammar |
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11-14-2023, 06:15 AM | #70 | |
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So, I also have to make sure weather is cooperating. I can only do it on the weekends as well. Dealer I can do on the days I work from home. I’ll have to take a harder look at the updated vid though. |
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