Had my oil changed today. - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

stampchez · 04-28-2012, 12:15 PM

Just a bit over 3000 miles. I would have liked to have done it a little earlier but I've been busy.

mfear · 04-28-2012, 12:17 PM

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and why? when's the first recommended change?

also, buy/lease?

bcl0328 · 04-28-2012, 12:24 PM

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stampchez.blogspot.com

and why? when's the first recommended change?

also, buy/lease?

15,000

gnosis8 · 04-28-2012, 12:32 PM

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why?

Peace of mind is really all it is. No solid research to prove it's beneficial. Can't hurt.

stampchez · 04-28-2012, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mfear

stampchez.blogspot.com

and why? when's the first recommended change?

also, buy/lease?

buy

just cheap peace of mind

I will probably go with 7500 miles or twice annually from here out.

I know a lot of other people will disagree...

mfear · 04-28-2012, 12:55 PM

Gotcha. I'd def do more than 15k if i purchased it. 7500 to 10k sounds about right.

Ahmadhosmanbmw335i · 04-28-2012, 01:46 PM

Did you do it your self? Or did you have the dealership do it for you? Was it free?

bcl0328 · 04-28-2012, 01:48 PM

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Did you do it your self? Or did you have the dealership do it for you? Was it free?

i think they pay for one once a year.

BMWFB02 · 04-28-2012, 02:17 PM

had 3 bmws so far, never changes oil before 15000 mls one of them had 1 st exchange after 18000

nbennettksu · 04-28-2012, 02:53 PM

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i think they pay for one once a year.

or at the service indicator time. They will pay for the services when they get below 1800 miles until due.

glitched79 · 04-28-2012, 03:01 PM

I had mine changed recently too. I was also just over 3k miles.

It was at the dealership, and they were having a $79 oil change special.

Turns out, the N20 engine uses less oil than the last engine, so it ended up costing just under $70.

Check your dealer's website for service coupons. I definitely wouldn't pay full price. That's over $200 at my dealer.

stampchez · 04-28-2012, 03:02 PM

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Did you do it your self? Or did you have the dealership do it for you? Was it free?

$89 at the dealer

stampchez · 04-28-2012, 03:02 PM

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I had mine changed recently too. I was also just over 3k miles.

It was at the dealership, and they were having a $79 oil change special.

Turns out, the N20 engine uses less oil than the last engine, so it ended up costing just under $70.

Check your dealer's website for service coupons. I definitely wouldn't pay full price. That's over $200 at my dealer.

$200???

nbennettksu · 04-28-2012, 03:05 PM

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Check your dealer's website for service coupons. I definitely wouldn't pay full price. That's over $200 at my dealer.

You sure thats not for an M?

Ron Scott · 04-28-2012, 08:38 PM

First oil change at 3000 seems prudent to me.

Ryan9095 · 04-28-2012, 08:55 PM

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$200???

Stamp you think that's steep try Porsche. We have a Panamera and they charged $400 for an oil change. My jaw dropped...

glitched79 · 04-28-2012, 09:59 PM

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Check your dealer's website for service coupons. I definitely wouldn't pay full price. That's over $200 at my dealer.

You sure thats not for an M?

That's what it says on the website...

http://www.fieldsbmwlakeland.com/service-menu.htm

219.95 for basic engine, price goes up from there.

SCBimmerKid · 04-29-2012, 08:41 AM

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Stamp you think that's steep try Porsche. We have a Panamera and they charged $400 for an oil change. My jaw dropped...

400 dollars?! My old RX8 cost me 19.99

and my sister's Cayenne only cost her 30 at the Hilton Head Porsche dealership. What are they doing? Filling it with melted gold? Thank god for no cost maintenance on my new F30.

jzcrna · 04-29-2012, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by glitched79

Check your dealer's website for service coupons. I definitely wouldn't pay full price. That's over $200 at my dealer.

You sure thats not for an M?

That's what it says on the website...

http://www.fieldsbmwlakeland.com/service-menu.htm

219.95 for basic engine, price goes up from there.

rip off. do it yourself easy and save a ton of cash or go I an Indy shop for about $80

SCBimmerKid · 04-29-2012, 09:31 AM

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rip off. do it yourself easy and save a ton of cash or go I an Indy shop for about $80

Yea, I feel like you could definitely find a place to do it cheaper.

stampchez · 04-29-2012, 09:43 AM

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Stamp you think that's steep try Porsche. We have a Panamera and they charged $400 for an oil change. My jaw dropped...

From what I have heard from my friends' that have Porsches, there is definitely a Porsche Premium for service.

stampchez · 04-29-2012, 09:44 AM

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Yea, I feel like you could definitely find a place to do it cheaper.

Yeah the oil and filter only cost so much.

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