Oil and Oil Filter

cfabluenose · 10-07-2009, 08:49 PM

If I decide to get the oil changed on my 328i at a local shop, is BMW really obsessive about the type of filter and oil that I use? It's a leased car. Thanks.

MMachines · 10-07-2009, 11:58 PM

FYI, if curious on pricing I did mine today. I used the recommended castrol from canadian tire (7x$7/L it's on sale) and a filter for $21 from the dealer. So about $85 tax in.

visor · 10-08-2009, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by cfabluenose

If I decide to get the oil changed on my 328i at a local shop, is BMW really obsessive about the type of filter and oil that I use? It's a leased car. Thanks.

Why not get it free from the dealer, when your car's maintenance is covered for 4 years, 80000 km?

bulldog_yyc · 10-08-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by visor

Why not get it free from the dealer, when your car's maintenance is covered for 4 years, 80000 km?

only if the service light turns on or once a year. No thanks, I change my oil every 5000 to 7500.

BMWNTHZST · 10-08-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cfabluenose

If I decide to get the oil changed on my 328i at a local shop, is BMW really obsessive about the type of filter and oil that I use? It's a leased car. Thanks.

If you are leasing the car and don't plan on buying out at lease end, why bother doing an oil change in between BMW recommended intervals?

If you owned the car that's a different story all together.

Just my .02 cents

dassub · 10-08-2009, 03:25 PM

+1 on questioning early oil changes if it's a lease (and assuming not keeping of course).

I do mine every April and October, regardless of km.. it's usually around 8-10k.

TiAg330 · 10-08-2009, 06:16 PM

I just had mine done at the dealer yesterday. 123 tax in I believe.

visor · 10-08-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by turkish335

only if the service light turns on or once a year. No thanks, I change my oil every 5000 to 7500.

My dealer did it for me for free even though I was at 9800km a week ago.

They call it a low mileage annual oil change... they were the ones who actually called me to remind me to book for it...

Drj2000 · 10-08-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by visor

My dealer did it for me for free even though I was at 9800km a week ago.

They call it a low mileage annual oil change... they were the ones who actually called me to remind me to book for it...

What dealer did this?

visor · 10-08-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Drj2000

What dealer did this?

Brian Jessel

cfabluenose · 10-08-2009, 08:28 PM

I live 100km from the dealer and it may be more convenient to get my oil changed locally. But do I need to use a BMW brand filter to avoid any potential warranty problems or will any good quality filter do? Thanks.

e82vette · 11-19-2009, 07:54 AM

BMW filter is $21???? ouch

CdnE90 · 11-19-2009, 10:06 AM

If you choose to do your oil changes outside of the dealership, I would recommend that you use the BMW oil and filter. The oil that you get at CT is not approved by BMW. There are some oils that you can get outside of the dealership that are approved, but they are generally more expensive, and I am almost 100% not available at CT.

There are many, many, many discussions and individual feelings regarding oil. In the end the oil should be tested and approved to BMW LongLife 01 (LL01) standards. Such oils will have this clearly stated on the back of the bottle.

FWIW, from the dealer, the filter is $18 and the oil is $8.41/L (you need 7L, BTW). Total is about $77 if you choose to do it yourself. The dealership should charge around $130+tax to do the oil change (the last time I went it was $123 + $6 enviro fee + taxes).

bulldog_yyc · 11-19-2009, 10:43 AM

the LL01 just means its long life approved. If you change your oil regularly (ie every 5k), the long life rating is not as important as the other qualities good oil should have.

kol · 11-19-2009, 11:32 AM

I bought BMW OEM filters online for ~$10 each and then bought oil directly from the dealership.

CdnE90 · 11-19-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kol

I bought BMW OEM filters online for ~$10 each and then bought oil directly from the dealership.

I did the same.

The price I stated in the my post above was from an Ottawa stealership. Way to rip off your Canadian customers BMW!

Mark2020 · 11-19-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by turkish335

only if the service light turns on or once a year. No thanks, I change my oil every 5000 to 7500.

I have to ask...why do you feel the need to change your oil that often? Do you not believe BMW when they say 1 year or 20,000KM? Under normal conditions oil of the quality will last with no problem. You are just pouring your money (and oil) down the drain.

Now before everyone starts chiming in, I have worked with companies that manage their fuilds in engines via oil samples and diesel engines can make it past 15,000KM. Diesels are harder on their oil than gas. BMW (Audi, Porsche, Mercedes) have had these intervals for years and not only recommending it but are standing behind it with a warranty, why does everyone treat it as if BMW asking them to pour sand in the engine?

The intervals were set because BMW has tested them, more than once I'm sure.

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CdnE90 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 226 Posts Drives: 07 335i, 11 X3 x35 (on order) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	If you choose to do your oil changes outside of the dealership, I would recommend that you use the BMW oil and filter. The oil that you get at CT is not approved by BMW. There are some oils that you can get outside of the dealership that are approved, but they are generally more expensive, and I am almost 100% not available at CT. There are many, many, many discussions and individual feelings regarding oil. In the end the oil should be tested and approved to BMW LongLife 01 (LL01) standards. Such oils will have this clearly stated on the back of the bottle. FWIW, from the dealer, the filter is $18 and the oil is $8.41/L (you need 7L, BTW). Total is about $77 if you choose to do it yourself. The dealership should charge around $130+tax to do the oil change (the last time I went it was $123 + $6 enviro fee + taxes).
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bulldog_yyc Major General 139 Rep 5,040 Posts Drives: GT3RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: probably work iTrader: (28)	the LL01 just means its long life approved. If you change your oil regularly (ie every 5k), the long life rating is not as important as the other qualities good oil should have.
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