first oil change poll

imported_mega · 09-03-2008, 07:31 PM

I searched but did not find a poll for this

mistermojorizin · 09-03-2008, 07:38 PM

voted 1,400, but it was actually closer to 1,700

Call · 09-03-2008, 07:41 PM

Not enough choices but I picked 1400 even though it was at 1K; then, every 5K

KK

QJS · 09-03-2008, 07:49 PM

i usually do my first oil change at 1000km, then every 2000kms, depending on car and how many miles/km i've done. Full Synthetic of course.

imported_mega · 09-03-2008, 07:50 PM

rounding up a little is fine, I don't think there's an exact science to break in yet

the other threads with people going the full year scare the hell out of me, I've owned enough bmw's to know better

I plan on bi yearly changes, 1 on my dime, 1 on bmw's, after the break in change, I'm at 1100 miles right now

mikeo · 09-04-2008, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Pirate

Good idea! I voted 1,400. Oil/filter change at 1,006 miles. I poured 6.5 qts with the intentions to fill it slowly, but the computer read full/max. Does anyone know the lowest amount of oil needed to read full/max?

Mine indicated Full at 6 qts. Added the 7th qt. and still read Full. :iono:

wnta135 · 09-04-2008, 08:30 AM

I picked 1400 but it was actually 1800.
My other concern is the size of the oil filter. The one on my riding lawn mower is bigger and they want us to put 15000 miles worth of oil through it. I'll be changing every 5000.

Crowley · 09-04-2008, 10:38 AM

Voted 1400 but did at 1200

Crowley

InsaneSkippy · 09-04-2008, 10:58 AM

I did mine at ~4,500

WhiteOne · 09-04-2008, 09:23 PM

1st at 1500, 2nd will be at 7500 and 3rd at 15000 using full synthetic.
Broken in during long trip in the mountains.

imported_mega · 09-05-2008, 11:14 PM

good thing I ordered some oil and a filter, looks like I'll be following the majority with a oil change right after break in, probably 1400-1500 miles

Robert · 09-06-2008, 03:03 AM

Closer to 3k for me

PA135i · 09-06-2008, 11:34 AM

1250 when I had it done. I figured the car will only have one breakin even tho not really needed. Just piece of mind

windmaker · 09-16-2008, 10:57 AM

it usually around 1200-1500 the first time

d3syd · 09-16-2008, 11:25 AM

seeing i don't regularly give my engine a workout, i voted for the 'accountant's option'

mikeo · 09-16-2008, 12:45 PM

Good God! LeMans is so awesome, I just can't help myself evry time a see a pic one one here.

View Poll Results: How many miles until first oil change
I trust accountants, waiting for service indicator or 12 months free change	21	21.88%
500 miles	3	3.13%
1400 miles	42	43.75%
2500 miles	19	19.79%
6000 miles	11	11.46%
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09-03-2008, 07:31 PM	#1
imported_mega Colonel 122 Rep 2,199 Posts Drives: various bmw's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: neverland iTrader: (0)	first oil change poll I searched but did not find a poll for this __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. Driving e82, e72, e85, R53 Gone but not forgotten.. 1974 2002, many various 3s.
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09-03-2008, 07:38 PM	#2
mistermojorizin Lieutenant Colonel 40 Rep 1,657 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	voted 1,400, but it was actually closer to 1,700 __________________ "KOPEYKA" /// Titanium Silver / Black Leather / Gray Poplar / Sport Package / Premium Package / 6MT / Feb 08 Production
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09-03-2008, 07:41 PM	#3
Call Call 21 Rep 683 Posts Drives: 08 135i, 08 & 07 X5, 05 MCSC Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gainesville, GA iTrader: (0)	Not enough choices but I picked 1400 even though it was at 1K; then, every 5K KK __________________
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09-03-2008, 07:49 PM	#4
QJS St8rin' Thru My Rear View 42 Rep 444 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2007 iTrader: (0)	i usually do my first oil change at 1000km, then every 2000kms, depending on car and how many miles/km i've done. Full Synthetic of course. __________________ 1M - FG E92 M3 - Spec Mi GTR - Q5
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09-03-2008, 07:50 PM	#5
imported_mega Colonel 122 Rep 2,199 Posts Drives: various bmw's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: neverland iTrader: (0)	rounding up a little is fine, I don't think there's an exact science to break in yet the other threads with people going the full year scare the hell out of me, I've owned enough bmw's to know better I plan on bi yearly changes, 1 on my dime, 1 on bmw's, after the break in change, I'm at 1100 miles right now __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. Driving e82, e72, e85, R53 Gone but not forgotten.. 1974 2002, many various 3s.
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09-04-2008, 08:30 AM	#7
wnta135 Private First Class 2 Rep 194 Posts Drives: 2008 Sedona Red 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0)	I picked 1400 but it was actually 1800. My other concern is the size of the oil filter. The one on my riding lawn mower is bigger and they want us to put 15000 miles worth of oil through it. I'll be changing every 5000.
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09-04-2008, 10:38 AM	#8
Crowley Major 54 Rep 1,015 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	Voted 1400 but did at 1200 Crowley __________________ The last words on the powerplant should go to a clearly overwhelmed Hormazd Sorabjee, editor and publisher of Autocar India: “There is something simply magical about BMW’s in-line six. It has a creamy smoothness that makes velvet feel like sandpaper.”
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09-04-2008, 10:58 AM	#9
InsaneSkippy Lieutenant Colonel 79 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (1)	I did mine at ~4,500 __________________
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09-04-2008, 09:23 PM	#10
WhiteOne Major 28 Rep 1,000 Posts Drives: 2008 AW 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0)	1st at 1500, 2nd will be at 7500 and 3rd at 15000 using full synthetic. Broken in during long trip in the mountains.
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09-05-2008, 11:14 PM	#11
imported_mega Colonel 122 Rep 2,199 Posts Drives: various bmw's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: neverland iTrader: (0)	good thing I ordered some oil and a filter, looks like I'll be following the majority with a oil change right after break in, probably 1400-1500 miles __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. Driving e82, e72, e85, R53 Gone but not forgotten.. 1974 2002, many various 3s.
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09-06-2008, 03:03 AM	#12
Robert Major General 414 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	Closer to 3k for me __________________ - There's nothing in my pocket other than knives and lint
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09-06-2008, 11:34 AM	#13
PA135i Brigadier General 967 Rep 3,323 Posts Drives: 08 135i 08 CR-V Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	1250 when I had it done. I figured the car will only have one breakin even tho not really needed. Just piece of mind
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09-16-2008, 10:57 AM	#14
windmaker Lieutenant 14 Rep 489 Posts Drives: 128 Jet Black Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Nashua, NH iTrader: (0)	it usually around 1200-1500 the first time
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09-16-2008, 11:25 AM	#15
d3syd Major 50 Rep 1,474 Posts Drives: 135i MT, LMB, ProNav Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scamander, Tasmania iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	seeing i don't regularly give my engine a workout, i voted for the 'accountant's option' __________________ Fun Car: 135i Manual LeMans Blue / Beige Leather / Grey Poplar / pro nav / euro plates. Delivered 24 June 08 Family Car: Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 Spare Car: Volvo V70 Sydney Car: MB 420SEL
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09-16-2008, 12:45 PM	#16
mikeo Santa Fe Concorso 103 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: '11 M-sport 328i, '13 X1 28i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM iTrader: (3)	Good God! LeMans is so awesome, I just can't help myself evry time a see a pic one one here. __________________ Santa Fe Concorso - The Southwest's Premier Automotive Gathering.
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