L.A. Area Oil Change

dragonfly · 07-06-2007, 03:53 PM

Hi, I'm a noob e92 owner.
I'm trying get my break-in oil change. Beverly Hills BMW quoted me $176 for an in-between oil/filter change.

Does anyone know of cheaper places or BMW specialty shops around LA? Or is that about the right price?
Thanks in advance.

wj4 · 07-06-2007, 03:59 PM

That is a lot. I paid $100 for it at Center BMW in Sherman Oaks. It was about $60 in material and $40 in labor. Had it changed at 1200 and 6500. Next one will be free at 15,000.

If you don't want to spend that much, you can always go to an independence shop like the M Shop in Eagle Rock, they change even less than that.

SocalTy · 07-06-2007, 07:16 PM

Buy your own oil then go to an independent auto shop. I was charged $20 for an oil change. That's probably your cheapest route if you're not going to do it yourself, like my lazy ass.

Bimmer335i · 07-06-2007, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SocalTy

Buy your own oil then go to an independent auto shop. I was charged $20 for an oil change. That's probably your cheapest route if you're not going to do it yourself, like my lazy ass.

Do you know the spec on the filter that goes with the oil? Makes no sense just to replace the oil but use the same filter, IMO. Thanks.

wj4 · 07-07-2007, 02:11 AM

You can go to the dealership or call them and ask to talk to the service department and ask.

I'd do it myself, but there is no working on cars allowed at my condo. The management is strict as well, gives ticket for $100..so it's not even worth it.

kujo · 07-07-2007, 03:02 AM

talk to Jon at the M shop !!

jon@themshop · 07-07-2007, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kujo

talk to Jon at the M shop !!

Thanks Kujo!

We charge $70.00 oil, filter, and labor plus tax for the service. So far we've done five 335i models doing an in between oil changes and 3 of them are E90post.com board members!

Call me at 323-257-5773 if you want to make an appointment. Sorry no walk-ins. We are slammed with work during the summer.

Bimmer335i · 07-08-2007, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jon@themshop

Thanks Kujo!

We charge $70.00 oil, filter, and labor plus tax for the service. So far we've done five 335i models doing an in between oil changes and 3 of them are E90post.com board members!

Call me at 323-257-5773 if you want to make an appointment. Sorry no walk-ins. We are slammed with work during the summer.

Hi Jon,

Where are you located? Do you work on Sundays? I'm from San Diego. Thanks.

James

wj4 · 07-08-2007, 02:00 AM

^That's going to be a far drive. Their shop is in Eagle Rock. You're basically driving up to Los Angeles.

Bimmer335i · 07-08-2007, 02:05 AM

That's what I thought too. I'd probably hit the stealership locally. Thanks anyway.

LACA335i · 07-08-2007, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragonfly

Hi, I'm a noob e92 owner.
I'm trying get my break-in oil change. Beverly Hills BMW quoted me $176 for an in-between oil/filter change.

Does anyone know of cheaper places or BMW specialty shops around LA? Or is that about the right price?
Thanks in advance.

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Driver72 · 07-08-2007, 09:36 AM

Just change it on the road.
Costs about $48 for oil and filter and about 15 minutes of your time.
Its a piece of cake.

And another 15 minutes to take the oil to a local parts shop.

wj4 · 07-08-2007, 02:50 PM

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Part Number Description Price Qty.
CS 1500 OBD-II Engine Fault Code Reader
$129.95

What does the OBD reader has to do with an oil change?

This thing is only good to read codes when your CEL pops up.

dragonfly · 07-09-2007, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by wj4

That is a lot. I paid $100 for it at Center BMW in Sherman Oaks. It was about $60 in material and $40 in labor. Had it changed at 1200 and 6500. Next one will be free at 15,000.

I tried to schedule a break-in oil change there and the SA talked me out of it! She told me to save my money and go get a nice dinner.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jon@themshop

Thanks Kujo!

We charge $70.00 oil, filter, and labor plus tax for the service. So far we've done five 335i models doing an in between oil changes and 3 of them are E90post.com board members!

Call me at 323-257-5773 if you want to make an appointment. Sorry no walk-ins. We are slammed with work during the summer.

Hi Jon,
I'm gonna hi-jack my own thread here.
What's your opinion on break-in oil change? Your shop sounds very knowledgeable and would love to hear your opinion on this-

LACA335i · 07-09-2007, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by wj4

What does the OBD reader has to do with an oil change?

This thing is only good to read codes when your CEL pops up.

Features:

On screen definitions of generic and manufacturer specific trouble codes for all OBD-II vehicles 1996 and newer
Readiness Test status for emissions testing: Check your vehicle before going to your state-mandated emissions test and have peace of mind going into your next emissions test
Reset Check Engine Lights Auto Protocol selection
Free internet updates (with purchase of EZ-Update AX400-USB software)
MIL status Indicator Summary screen of vehicle emissions system
Supports multiple trouble code requests: current codes, pending codes, and freeze codes.

wj4 · 07-09-2007, 12:50 AM

^Why would you want to do that? Just keep it as is and go to the dealership for the free oil changes and have them change for you.

Even at the dealership when I got my oil changes, they didn't reset it.

jon@themshop · 07-09-2007, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragonfly

I tried to schedule a break-in oil change there and the SA talked me out of it! She told me to save my money and go get a nice dinner.

Hi Jon,
I'm gonna hi-jack my own thread here.
What's your opinion on break-in oil change? Your shop sounds very knowledgeable and would love to hear your opinion on this-

I recommend it but again it's an option to the customer. I will never say to the customer that "you do need it" since by law I am not allowed to say that.

We also recommend in between oil services but because of the oil conditioner sensor on the engine, everytime you change your oil the mileage service interval goes up... at least thats what I noticed on my 335i. The BMW dealer will only perform the engine oil service when the service indicator says so.

dragonfly · 07-11-2007, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jon@themshop

I recommend it but again it's an option to the customer. I will never say to the customer that "you do need it" since by law I am not allowed to say that.

We also recommend in between oil services but because of the oil conditioner sensor on the engine, everytime you change your oil the mileage service interval goes up... at least thats what I noticed on my 335i. The BMW dealer will only perform the engine oil service when the service indicator says so.

Thanks everyone for the feedback. Thanks Jon, I just got my break-in oil change from your shop this morning. :rocks:
The car IS even smoother now!!!

RIP-A4 · 07-13-2007, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jon@themshop

I recommend it but again it's an option to the customer. I will never say to the customer that "you do need it" since by law I am not allowed to say that.

We also recommend in between oil services but because of the oil conditioner sensor on the engine, everytime you change your oil the mileage service interval goes up... at least thats what I noticed on my 335i. The BMW dealer will only perform the engine oil service when the service indicator says so.

Has anyone done a 10k free oil change after the break in oil change???

wj4 · 07-13-2007, 03:47 PM

^Free oil change is at 15k or after one year..whichever is first.

RIP-A4 · 07-13-2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by wj4

^Free oil change is at 15k or after one year..whichever is first.

15k?? wow they really want to stretch there costs.

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wj4 Major General 339 Rep 7,719 Posts Drives: E90 manual 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Burbank, CA iTrader: (8)	^That's going to be a far drive. Their shop is in Eagle Rock. You're basically driving up to Los Angeles.
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wj4 Major General 339 Rep 7,719 Posts Drives: E90 manual 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Burbank, CA iTrader: (8)	^Why would you want to do that? Just keep it as is and go to the dealership for the free oil changes and have them change for you. Even at the dealership when I got my oil changes, they didn't reset it.
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