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05-10-2008, 03:38 PM | #1 |
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First oil change question...
I did a search and didn't find exactly what I was looking for, so I am going to go ahead and ask. I just passed the 1200 mile mark and am through 4 tanks of gas or so. I am considering whether I should change out the oil and filter at this point. BMW will do it for $140 and I think we all agree that is a little steep. what are your thoughts on the change at this point, and since I have access to a very nice lift, how hard would it be as a DIY job? I am not terribly mechanically savvy and would hate to screw something up. I welcome all opinions (appropriate to the topic, that is). I was told by BMW I needed to use the specific oil and a BMW filter.
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Just Go To The Search Box, Type In Oil And You'll Get A Few Threads Pertaining To This Subject,check The First Few, I Was Looking This Up Myself Here Yesterday ,and I Know There Is A Post With Full ,detailed Instructions On An Oil Change,it's Relatively Easy,especially If You Have A Lift, Some Recommend Doing It While The Engine Is Hot For Better Drainage,others Prefer A Cold Engine,anyways Do The Search And You'll See The Post In A Few Minutes.
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I think the 1200 mile oil change requirement is only for the M with the S54 engine. My M had a special sticker on the windscreen telling me that an oil change at 1200 was required. My dealer did it for free.
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You may wanna check this website for filters.....cheaper than the dealer if you buy in quantities...
http://www.germanfilters.com/
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I would confirm that price, my first oil change (at 7,500 miles) only cost me $89.
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You would've saved $40 if you did it yourself. Only reason I say that is cuz I love to work on cars. For some it's WELL WORTH the time to have someone else do it. To each there own I guess. $89 isn't bad for a dealership oil change :thumbsup.......it's just over $100 around here.
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Around here I've NEVER seen Mobil 1 for over $5/quart. In most cases it's closer to $4/quart, although I haven't looked for oil in nearly a year, so I guess it may have gone up.
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