oil change location

achilleus · 10-11-2010, 05:47 PM

I did a search but only found a few in queens or LI.

I live in Staten Island, NYC near Verazanno bridge, any good places that you would recommend for oil change? Thanks.

D.B.S · 10-11-2010, 06:05 PM

camber-toe in lynbrook, ny... Look for Matt... he's on the forum matt@camber-toe

PandaBear · 10-11-2010, 06:06 PM

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camber-toe in lynbrook, ny... Look for Matt... he's on the forum matt@camber-toe

D.B.S · 10-11-2010, 06:09 PM

I drove an hour and a half just for an oil change from him... And that was the first time he did any work for me on my ride... Damn afternoon traffic...

3002 tii · 10-11-2010, 07:21 PM

Bimmer Clinic in Elizabeth, NJ is outstanding

Alpine Whiteboy · 10-11-2010, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Army335xi

camber-toe in lynbrook, ny... Look for Matt... he's on the forum matt@camber-toe

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+1000 Matt is my (and PLENTY other forum members) go-to man.

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I drove an hour and a half just for an oil change from him... And that was the first time he did any work for me on my ride... Damn afternoon traffic...

That sucks, but I'd drive an hour and a half knowing the job is gonna be done the right way anyway

achilleus · 10-11-2010, 07:35 PM

Thx for the suggestion guys.
Matt is a little far for me. I am wondering if there are other closer location. I will look into Bimmer Clinic.

328i · 10-11-2010, 08:07 PM

Honestly, you can't really screw up an oil change on these cars. All you need is a set of ramps, which are about $30. Drive up, drain oil, open filter canister from the top of the engine bay, close drain plug, pop in a new filter, pour some oil in the filter canister, then pour the rest in the oil fill hole. 30 min job max.

itsbrokeagain · 10-11-2010, 08:37 PM

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Honestly, you can't really screw up an oil change on these cars. All you need is a set of ramps, which are about $30. Drive up, drain oil, open filter canister from the top of the engine bay, close drain plug, pop in a new filter, pour some oil in the filter canister, then pour the rest in the oil fill hole. 30 min job max.

You are right to a point...i have had some cars in the shop for cracked filter housings..tightened the plastic so hard it split and pissed oil everywhere.

Our rates are reasonable as well. On a good day we are about 20-25 minutes from the bridge :-)

PandaBear · 10-11-2010, 08:57 PM

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Thx for the suggestion guys.
Matt is a little far for me. I am wondering if there are other closer location. I will look into Bimmer Clinic.

Its never to far if you're bringing your car to a A+ service of a place.

jmar0351 · 10-11-2010, 09:44 PM

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Its never to far if you're bringing your car to a A+ service of a place.

Two more weeks and I will know how cool Matt is!
I already have side reflectors, can you guys think of anything else I should do right away?

328i · 10-11-2010, 10:21 PM

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You are right to a point...i have had some cars in the shop for cracked filter housings..tightened the plastic so hard it split and pissed oil everywhere.

Our rates are reasonable as well. On a good day we are about 20-25 minutes from the bridge :-)

I'm guessing they used a tool or filter wrench to tighten the housing? You can tighten it down by hand very well. I was only suggesting it since OP couldn't find someone close. I've only heard good things about your shop so I would recommend people go to get work there done if they can't handle it themselves.

achilleus · 10-11-2010, 10:47 PM

Thanks guys. Maybe on a "good" day i will take my car to Matt.

jmar0351 · 10-12-2010, 01:38 AM

I wanted to add this: My car, as of now, is still at least a week out on the boat and Matt has answered about 10 of my PM's. Seems to be a great guy that wants to help a new BMW owner with as many silly questions as I can dream up. From all the positive responses from his shops work and his personal responses to me Matt has earned a customer before I even have my car. I think that should say alot.

Alpine Whiteboy · 10-12-2010, 08:47 AM

Jmar your dead on. I ask Matt all types of questions and he always gets back to me. Sometimes not right away, but knowing him on a little more personal level, I know how busy he can be so it's expected. As far as other suggestions, we could help u if u would let us know how much money your willing to spend? Because I always think one of the first things u should do is suspension

jmar0351 · 10-13-2010, 11:56 AM

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Jmar your dead on. I ask Matt all types of questions and he always gets back to me. Sometimes not right away, but knowing him on a little more personal level, I know how busy he can be so it's expected. As far as other suggestions, we could help u if u would let us know how much money your willing to spend? Because I always think one of the first things u should do is suspension

Well, I already have winter tires and I am looking for wheels at the moment. I think when the spring rolls around I'll be ready to mod. Until then I want to see how the car is in the crummy weather... I'm looking forward to JB3 autotune for the n55, then after that I may get sport springs, and possibly a lsd. Somewhere in there I may also get new tires (like vmr's). I also have to think of my wife, who doesn't want to drive a highly modded car.

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achilleus New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue 2007 328i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	oil change location I did a search but only found a few in queens or LI. I live in Staten Island, NYC near Verazanno bridge, any good places that you would recommend for oil change? Thanks. __________________ 2007 CPO Monaco Blue 328i with Premium and Cold Weather.
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D.B.S Lieutenant Colonel 30 Rep 1,748 Posts Drives: '11 X5 35i / '13 S5 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Deployed to Kuwait iTrader: (2)	I drove an hour and a half just for an oil change from him... And that was the first time he did any work for me on my ride... Damn afternoon traffic... __________________ BMW X5 35i: Boopie Exhaust & Intercooler, K&N Drop in Filter, JB3 (3+ psi) 2013 Dodge Challenger R/T: CAI, Catch Can, Custom Exhaust, Headers, 87MM Throttle Body, Diablo Custom 93 OCT Tune
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achilleus New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue 2007 328i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Thx for the suggestion guys. Matt is a little far for me. I am wondering if there are other closer location. I will look into Bimmer Clinic. __________________ 2007 CPO Monaco Blue 328i with Premium and Cold Weather.
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328i Colonel 153 Rep 2,935 Posts Drives: E46 ///M Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: central NJ iTrader: (15)	Honestly, you can't really screw up an oil change on these cars. All you need is a set of ramps, which are about $30. Drive up, drain oil, open filter canister from the top of the engine bay, close drain plug, pop in a new filter, pour some oil in the filter canister, then pour the rest in the oil fill hole. 30 min job max. __________________
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achilleus New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue 2007 328i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. Maybe on a "good" day i will take my car to Matt. __________________ 2007 CPO Monaco Blue 328i with Premium and Cold Weather.
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jmar0351 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 279 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW X3 M40i [0.00]	I wanted to add this: My car, as of now, is still at least a week out on the boat and Matt has answered about 10 of my PM's. Seems to be a great guy that wants to help a new BMW owner with as many silly questions as I can dream up. From all the positive responses from his shops work and his personal responses to me Matt has earned a customer before I even have my car. I think that should say alot.
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Alpine Whiteboy Jerry's Fault... 187 Rep 9,258 Posts Drives: 2013 535xi M-Sport SGM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Queens, N.Y. iTrader: (1)	Jmar your dead on. I ask Matt all types of questions and he always gets back to me. Sometimes not right away, but knowing him on a little more personal level, I know how busy he can be so it's expected. As far as other suggestions, we could help u if u would let us know how much money your willing to spend? Because I always think one of the first things u should do is suspension __________________ *BoopieMotorwerks MartinoAutoConcepts**
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