[james d]

My F31 330D is approaching 1st birthday in a month or two and wondered:
1- Does anyone recommend an early oil change to extend engine life? I own the car and as it's perfect for us I do intend to keep it for several years.
2-What oil is recommended as I'd take it to a trusted local garage for this rather than the phaff of booking in to main agent?

[Steven1077]

Depends on how many miles you've done

[robbiep]

In my opinion, every car needs an annual / 10k mile oil change, at a minimum. A lot of the BMW timing chain problems that have been recorded are probably at least partially down to extended service intervals.
My background/qualifications for this ? I used to work for a major oil manufacturer on the Wirral (not far from the Runcorn bridge). I was in oil development and testing.

As to getting it done by an independent. Ask your BMW dealer for a price. You might just be surprised. My first oil change (at 9.2k miles) cost £138, inclusive : oil, filter, labour, vat.
In addition, if I do get any problems, nobody can try to claim that the work wasn't done properly, so warranty could be invalid.

[james d]

Excellent advice Robbiep, many thanks.
Mileage approaching 7k so wil lbook in when nearing 10k