Just ordered a 135i and have some questions

CJM · 03-25-2009, 04:28 PM

Hi everyone,
I've been reading the posts here for quite a while and can't thank everyone enough for the information here.
Well, I have finally ordered a 135i. (AW, coral red)
Pretty excited as you can imagine but the wait... 3-4 months. How did some of you wait for so long?
Anyway, there's about a million questions I want to ask but I thought I'd ask just a couple for now...
1. The first service - I don't think I want to wait 25K for the first oil change - did anyone change the oil/filter earlier (eg 3000km)?
2. What engine oil is used - I'd like some at home in case I need to top up.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Monaco35Dream · 03-25-2009, 04:32 PM

1. Yes many members have their own oil change routine...some every 3k, 5k, 7,500 and some are sticking with BMW's reccomended interval...Changing it early isn't going to hurt anything!!
2. I dont know the exact name but it's BMW synthetic 5W-30....

Dodger · 03-25-2009, 04:41 PM

Congrats CJM on your purchase

I reckon you should change your oil every 5,000 Kms, the correct oil to use is Castrol SLX Professional BMW LL01, I bought a 20 litre drum from Repco for $260, they had to order it in.
When you get your VIN from the dealer you can track your car around the world, there are many posts as to the website for this.
Good luck with the wait its worth it trust me!!

Breville · 03-25-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by CJM

Hi everyone,
I've been reading the posts here for quite a while and can't thank everyone enough for the information here.
Well, I have finally ordered a 135i. (AW, coral red)
Pretty excited as you can imagine but the wait... 3-4 months. How did some of you wait for so long?
Anyway, there's about a million questions I want to ask but I thought I'd ask just a couple for now...
1. The first service - I don't think I want to wait 25K for the first oil change - did anyone change the oil/filter earlier (eg 3000km)?
2. What engine oil is used - I'd like some at home in case I need to top up.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Hello mate, welcome to the family!

1. change the oil whenever you like! It may depend on your use of the car...
2. BMW oil is Castrol. You can buy 1lt cartons from BMW to top up. Take a look at this thread - http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=235328

BMW86 · 03-25-2009, 04:45 PM

Congrats on your order and nice colour combination!

3-4 months is pretty much the standard wait time. I ended up waiting around 5-6 months. It will feel alot longer than what it is and you'll probably be on here everyday like me haha.

takahashi · 03-25-2009, 07:56 PM

AW corel red.... what a good choice!!!

As the wait - you wait one month to get into production, if you order now you may get into April production or MAY, then it will finish at the end of month. Wait 10 days in the dock to get into ship and the ship in my case take over 1 month to get to Melbourne. Then take 2 weeks to get compliance plate and pre delivery detailing.

I ordered Dec 27 last year and seeing it first week of May.

Oil is Castrol and I will use Castrol 0W40 dispite the dealer said 5W30. Just need to warm up car before going hard.

Gumball · 03-25-2009, 08:11 PM

I had my oil changed by the dealer @ 1000km. Cost $220.

Alpine* · 03-25-2009, 08:21 PM

Nice color combo, like Taka, it is the same as mine.

Enjoy the wait, I too waited 6 months

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Tj303 · 03-25-2009, 08:27 PM

Hi mate, congrats on the purchase!

I was almost going to get AW/CR combination as well, but finally decided on AW/Black. I ordered mine in Oct, and my boat should finally be arriving in Port Kembla today after a 6.5 week journey

Orlin · 03-25-2009, 09:09 PM

Welcome mate! love the colour combo

Guran · 03-25-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Tj303

Hi mate, congrats on the purchase!

I was almost going to get AW/CR combination as well, but finally decided on AW/Black. I ordered mine in Oct, and my boat should finally be arriving in Port Kembla today after a 6.5 week journey

You'll be pleased to know then that Don Quijote is currently docked at Port Kembla. I just went down for a quick look and took the attached (crappy) photo on my iPhone. The white & green ship in the distance is the Don Quijote. Sorry but this is as close as you can get to the ship and there's no chance of seeing your car come off. The ship was due in this morning at 6am and had I known earlier, I could have got to work a little early and taken some decent photos with a proper camera. Ah well. You can see this thread to get an idea of what you missed.

Zuzu · 03-25-2009, 09:53 PM

Welcome to the forum CJM..

As most have said, the earlier oil change interval is really up to you..

I will change mine on 10K km's which is due next week..

oldman · 03-25-2009, 10:13 PM

Congrats...You are going to love it. BMW has reduced the recommended first service down to 15,000K now instead of the 25,000K.

I have now done 3.5K and intend to do mine at 7,500K

Zuzu · 03-25-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman

Congrats...You are going to love it. BMW has reduced the recommended first service down to 15,000K now instead of the 25,000K.

I have now done 3.5K and intend to do mine at 7,500K

Didnt know that.. Was that introduced with the 09 models..

TSiggs · 03-25-2009, 10:45 PM

FYI, ordered my car 3 weeks ago and it is already built and waiting to get on a ship. Don't think the prod lead times are quite what they were.

Breville · 03-25-2009, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

Didnt know that.. Was that introduced with the 09 models..

That's news to me too! Unless they update my car then it's always going to be 25k for the service. Oil was changed at 6,000KM's though.

BMW86 · 03-25-2009, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

Didnt know that.. Was that introduced with the 09 models..

I took delivery of my car in February and it's first scheduled service is 15k. I think all 09 135i's have their first service at 15k.

WAY · 03-25-2009, 11:19 PM

Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new car!

I have changed my oil 4 times in the first 5500km, and now after Winton on Tuesday, it is ready for another oil change.

bobbynoway · 03-25-2009, 11:53 PM

Im planning to do an early oil change as well like others have done here.
But Im only changing th oil, not the filter. Does anyone here know if there is any problem by doing this?
Its just that I dont want to go the full route as I think the oil filter should still be up for the task at least until 15000k.

Timbo · 03-26-2009, 01:34 AM

I dropped the oil but didn't change the filter... Figured the filter should last the 25k

TimMc · 03-26-2009, 02:16 AM

Can't see an big issue with not changing the filter every time. The only thing that springs to mind is that the there'll be some oil held in the filter and galleries leading to it that you won't be able to properly drain unless the filter is at least removed. So some old oil will remain.

Congratulations on the new order CJM!

oldman · 03-26-2009, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

Didnt know that.. Was that introduced with the 09 models..

I really dont know. I was told that when I collected my car in December so whether it was a recent change at that time, I'm not sure.

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CJM New Member 3 Rep 20 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Just ordered a 135i and have some questions Hi everyone, I've been reading the posts here for quite a while and can't thank everyone enough for the information here. Well, I have finally ordered a 135i. (AW, coral red) Pretty excited as you can imagine but the wait... 3-4 months. How did some of you wait for so long? Anyway, there's about a million questions I want to ask but I thought I'd ask just a couple for now... 1. The first service - I don't think I want to wait 25K for the first oil change - did anyone change the oil/filter earlier (eg 3000km)? 2. What engine oil is used - I'd like some at home in case I need to top up. Thanks in advance for any advice.
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Monaco35Dream Captain 44 Rep 647 Posts Drives: 08' 135i, 96' Talon Tsi AWD Join Date: May 2008 Location: Santa Maria, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	1. Yes many members have their own oil change routine...some every 3k, 5k, 7,500 and some are sticking with BMW's reccomended interval...Changing it early isn't going to hurt anything!! 2. I dont know the exact name but it's BMW synthetic 5W-30....
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Dodger New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 135i SRM AT Bus Nav Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Congrats CJM on your purchase I reckon you should change your oil every 5,000 Kms, the correct oil to use is Castrol SLX Professional BMW LL01, I bought a 20 litre drum from Repco for $260, they had to order it in. When you get your VIN from the dealer you can track your car around the world, there are many posts as to the website for this. Good luck with the wait its worth it trust me!!
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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Congrats on your order and nice colour combination! 3-4 months is pretty much the standard wait time. I ended up waiting around 5-6 months. It will feel alot longer than what it is and you'll probably be on here everyday like me haha.
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takahashi Retired trackie 36 Rep 1,527 Posts Drives: 1///M Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	AW corel red.... what a good choice!!! As the wait - you wait one month to get into production, if you order now you may get into April production or MAY, then it will finish at the end of month. Wait 10 days in the dock to get into ship and the ship in my case take over 1 month to get to Melbourne. Then take 2 weeks to get compliance plate and pre delivery detailing. I ordered Dec 27 last year and seeing it first week of May. Oil is Castrol and I will use Castrol 0W40 dispite the dealer said 5W30. Just need to warm up car before going hard. __________________ TAKA 一仔BLOGブログ: BMW 1 series M 2011! Delivered 18/11/11.
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Gumball Lieutenant 12 Rep 599 Posts Drives: A45 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	I had my oil changed by the dealer @ 1000km. Cost $220.
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Alpine* Brigadier General 1284 Rep 4,093 Posts Drives: M2 G87 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Nice color combo, like Taka, it is the same as mine. Enjoy the wait, I too waited 6 months .
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Tj303 Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 259 Posts Drives: 135i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Hi mate, congrats on the purchase! I was almost going to get AW/CR combination as well, but finally decided on AW/Black. I ordered mine in Oct, and my boat should finally be arriving in Port Kembla today after a 6.5 week journey __________________
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Orlin Major 44 Rep 1,359 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (1)	Welcome mate! love the colour combo
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Zuzu Major General 2816 Rep 7,637 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the forum CJM.. As most have said, the earlier oil change interval is really up to you.. I will change mine on 10K km's which is due next week..
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oldman . 31 Rep 439 Posts Drives: 09 135i AW Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NSW Australia iTrader: (0)	Congrats...You are going to love it. BMW has reduced the recommended first service down to 15,000K now instead of the 25,000K. I have now done 3.5K and intend to do mine at 7,500K
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TSiggs Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 247 Posts Drives: Space Grey 135i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	FYI, ordered my car 3 weeks ago and it is already built and waiting to get on a ship. Don't think the prod lead times are quite what they were.
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WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new car! I have changed my oil 4 times in the first 5500km, and now after Winton on Tuesday, it is ready for another oil change.
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bobbynoway Private First Class 5 Rep 186 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Im planning to do an early oil change as well like others have done here. But Im only changing th oil, not the filter. Does anyone here know if there is any problem by doing this? Its just that I dont want to go the full route as I think the oil filter should still be up for the task at least until 15000k.
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Timbo First Lieutenant 4 Rep 302 Posts Drives: BMW 135 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I dropped the oil but didn't change the filter... Figured the filter should last the 25k
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TimMc Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Can't see an big issue with not changing the filter every time. The only thing that springs to mind is that the there'll be some oil held in the filter and galleries leading to it that you won't be able to properly drain unless the filter is at least removed. So some old oil will remain. Congratulations on the new order CJM! __________________ Driving - Manual E90 M3 (Melbourne Red/Black). Riding - BMW R1200RS Sport.
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