question for 335 drivers?

jprad · 06-10-2012, 01:16 AM

so i was wondering how often you change your oil, i have the bmw service plan and they say they dont change it for for xx number of miles, anyone else have issues with this? especially since they run so hot and all..

feel like it sounds like its at that change me point

i really don't want to get a lifter tick

Catalina Wine Mixer · 06-10-2012, 01:32 AM

Just got my 335 still have warranty and was wondering the same thing...

Shahdog · 06-10-2012, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jprad

so i was wondering how often you change your oil, i have the bmw service plan and they say they dont change it for for xx number of miles, anyone else have issues with this? especially since they run so hot and all..

feel like it sounds like its at that change me point

i really don't want to get a lifter tick

This is my second BMW

With Both I changed first oil change early

Before 7k

Afterwards , if you plan on keeping beyond 100k then double Bmw interval

If not intended in keeping beyond 100k Bmw service is fine

EJ_3 · 06-10-2012, 01:53 AM

I change mines every 7k miles, 10k if Im feeling lazy.

Sara · 06-10-2012, 02:02 AM

I have a 2011. I paid to have it changed at 7500. Stupidest thing I've ever done

jprad · 06-10-2012, 03:56 AM

thanks for the personal experiences guys gave me something to think about, not gonna keep past 100 k so i think i'll be fine, see how it goes, might just do it, we'll see

diamondbimmer92 · 06-10-2012, 07:00 AM

Every 3500 miles, our n54s love oil

SilverII · 06-10-2012, 07:28 AM

so far ....

1200 - DIY
7500 - DIY
15000 - Dealer
22500 - DIY in 2 weeks

EYE4SPEED · 06-10-2012, 08:39 AM

Did you lease or purchase? When I lease, I follow the OE recommendation.

I purchased my BMW and plan to keep it a long time. I do in between oil changes on my own dime. Better safe than sorry.

Another reason I don't recommend buying a used lease vehicle, unless you have good service documentation.

Kolyan2k · 06-10-2012, 09:19 AM

I always do 7-8k miles on all my cars. i suppose 10k is also no biggy with good oil and good filter.

richpike · 06-10-2012, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Sara504

I have a 2011. I paid to have it changed at 7500. Stupidest thing I've ever done

More details? Did you have an oil analysis done?

Thanks,
Rich

triger716 · 06-10-2012, 11:02 AM

About every 7500. I do one myself without resetting the light and then I let the dealer do the free one when it says it's due.

Dark_Knight_335 · 06-10-2012, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Sara504

I have a 2011. I paid to have it changed at 7500. Stupidest thing I've ever done

Hell I paid to have mine changed after the first 1100 miles, feeling not so stupid now Sara?

jprad · 06-10-2012, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richpike

More details? Did you have an oil analysis done?

Thanks,
Rich

i tried to tell them that i feel the oil is off coz of the noise they just turned on the car and checked the oil sensor level

Catalina Wine Mixer · 06-10-2012, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by triger716

About every 7500. I do one myself without resetting the light and then I let the dealer do the free one when it says it's due.

smart man

CamelBiscuit · 06-10-2012, 01:53 PM

I'm going for the full 15K. I'm not afraid.

RoundelM3 · 06-10-2012, 01:56 PM

My early 2007 E92 335i gets its oil changed every 7500 miles.

tony20009 · 06-10-2012, 02:04 PM

I change the oil when the oil light comes on telling me to do so (that only has happened once since 2007 -- toward the end of a 1500 mile road trip) or when the light comes on saying it's time for another servicing.

DFW_M · 06-10-2012, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by triger716

About every 7500. I do one myself without resetting the light and then I let the dealer do the free one when it says it's due.

I thought there is a sensor that may adjust the interval depending on the conditions?

335e92tx · 06-10-2012, 02:57 PM

change it at about 7500, it ends up eating a quart about every 2500 and when it needs the third qt it gets changed.

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