Routine service besides recommended times?

stevensonleehk · 12-29-2009, 08:13 AM

Dear All,

Just wondering whether there is a need to have routine oil changes/filter changes besides the times recommended by BMW - ie. more often than once/year?

If so, any good garages to recommend? or should I go back to BMWHK?

Renus · 12-29-2009, 12:20 PM

Someone said better change engine oil and filter on every 5,000 kms, but I think 7,500 kms are fine, just it's all depending on how you drive your car.

Wolfman · 12-29-2009, 09:49 PM

Good question, I remember, with the old bimmers, service intervals were quite long, but now with the current generation, intervals are getting shorter and shorter. I sometimes wonder whether the car really need the checkup or is bmw is just trying to charge us more for un-necessary service, haha.

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Renus Lieutenant 29 Rep 528 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (1)	Someone said better change engine oil and filter on every 5,000 kms, but I think 7,500 kms are fine, just it's all depending on how you drive your car.
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Wolfman Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 234 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	Good question, I remember, with the old bimmers, service intervals were quite long, but now with the current generation, intervals are getting shorter and shorter. I sometimes wonder whether the car really need the checkup or is bmw is just trying to charge us more for un-necessary service, haha.
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