BMW oil change interval

[bigbadboss101]

BMW free oil change schedule is every 15k. From reading forums looks like other cars might have similar OCI. Do you guys do one in between the recommended schedule?

[Speed Cat]

Re: BMW oil change interval

My BMW is 25K schedule, is 15K a new thing ??

[bigbadboss101]

Re: BMW oil change interval

Oh I am thinking 15k miles, 25000 km. Was reading some Bimmer forums. Your 135 do you do an extra change between the free change?

[R_Ethug]

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25000 KM between changes!!!! what oil are you using!???

[stefan]

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geeze, my TDI is 16000km... thought that was decent. From what I understand though, if you can achieve good oil filtration, synth oil is good to go for quite some time. I'd expect BMW does their homework, and that there is no point changing early unless you are really pushing the car beyond "average" driving. My old car was mildly modded (chip and larger injectors), so I always did it a little early for good measure as the car was working harder than it was spec'd for.

[Speed Cat]

Re: BMW oil change interval

Oh I am thinking 15k miles, 25000 km. Was reading some Bimmer forums. Your 135 do you do an extra change between the free change?

When i first bought it yes i was doing it every 8K ish.. but when they say 25K its not really 25K. i have 55K on my car an tomorrow its going for oil change #4.. Depending on how you drive it the Number changes for the KM...

I stick to the free service regardless now days, Car is a lease an its almost up, so to be honest i dont care anymore...

[R_Ethug]

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you giving it back freddy?

what oil do they actually use? do you guys know?

[Speed Cat]

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Its 10W 30 synth..

Ya its going back,, Im putting a deposit on the New 1M this week..

[R_Ethug]

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what brand tho? or do they not tell you?

1m hey? i thought they were all spoken for.. i'm jelly!

[Natty54]

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I do my oil changes every approx 5000km with synthetic

But if its a lease and free then you cant complain :P

[b spot]

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If you're planning on keeping it, up the interval. The easiest way to prevent future engine problems is maintaining the lubrication system. My car is 16,000 as per Audi, but I go 8000km with Amsoil. Cheap insurance.

[R_Ethug]

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i do every 5k in the S4 and 8k in the allroad

i get my oil for free so i use as much as i want haha

[bigbadboss101]

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Free huh, thats good!

Just reading up as I have an X3 on order. How long is the delivery for the 1M?

[BillyJoelR]

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I do my oil changes every 8K kms with Mobil 1 0W-40.

[stefan]

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I'm pretty sure this has been argued before, but is there a point to changing early, or is it just that most guys are not comfortable with the idea that their old car had a 5000km change interval, and the new one is 16000km+, and it just doesn't feel right? If you tested the synth oil in one of these cars after 5-8k km, I would think it would indicate the oil is still in good shape, no? I mean, if it makes a difference, ya, it's cheap insurance, but otherwise it just seems wasteful.