Does BMW still give the 1 yr oil change and anyone have BMS oil can DIY?

aus · 03-13-2011, 03:33 PM

I have two questions as above.
I remember reading a few month ago that BMW had changed their policy on the low mileage 1 year old change to strictly mileage, but then read some posts about them going back to the old system that includes or 1 years time.

Also, anyone have a DIY for the BMS oil can install? I tried searching in the DIY and the Burger site.

Thanks.

eekthecat · 03-13-2011, 04:00 PM

I've been given the 1yr oil change due to low mileage -- they are strict about it though. I was in a week early and they asked me to come back after the exact 12mo mark.

jaco · 03-13-2011, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eekthecat

I've been given the 1yr oil change due to low mileage -- they are strict about it though. I was in a week early and they asked me to come back after the exact 12mo mark.

+1 they did the same to me and i was 2 days early.

BzzzBom · 03-13-2011, 07:37 PM

They did my 1 year oil change at 11 months

aus · 03-13-2011, 10:53 PM

Were these changes this year?
Long Beach BMW just sent me a letter saying it's been a year and if I have less than 6,000 miles, I'm due for an oil change???

eekthecat · 03-13-2011, 11:04 PM

Mine was last month.

1QuikWS6 · 03-14-2011, 01:54 AM

Bought a 2009 executive CPO car in 5/2010 with 4000 mi on it - the dealer actually called me to schedule appointment for free oil change & brake flush at the beginning of this month. I only put 7000 mi on the car since I bought it and time wise it's only been 10 months?

After checking the Service Reminder on the dash I do see that both the icons for Brake Service and Oil Change are up with a date showing 2/2011. Guess I was kinda remiss in not paying attention - but I thought I would have to wait at least a year...

Could be that they did the 1st service on the car when it was turned in @ end of 1 yr (executives have to turn car in @ end of 1 yr) and it sat on the lot for 3 months before I bought it.

zli05 · 03-14-2011, 03:25 AM

My car is almost one year and the oil change due is like 6 more months, the dealer never call me or send me a letter. I already paid for oil change twice by myself.

1QuikWS6 · 03-14-2011, 03:27 AM

Seems to be a great disparity in what different dealers do regarding this...

Thunder Dump · 03-14-2011, 07:12 AM

The policy was briefly changed last year to permit low mileage changes only on cars with less than 6000 miles/year. However, within 3 months, BMWNA reversed this decision and reinstated the original policy which states regardless of mileage, you can get an annual low mileage oil change even if the CBS doesn't indicate it is required. Most dealers will let you schedule this change within the 3 week period prior to the year anniversary date.

aus · 03-14-2011, 10:29 AM

Thanks for the info. I'm going to call my dealer and schedule an appointment. I only have 7,000 miles the last year since the wife stopped working, and would have been pissed had not been able to get a change.

m981addicts · 03-14-2011, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aus

Were these changes this year?
Long Beach BMW just sent me a letter saying it's been a year and if I have less than 6,000 miles, I'm due for an oil change???

I did my own 1400 mile oil change. They did my first annual oil change in August 2010 @6000 miles. They did another oil change 2 weeks ago at 18 months @7700 miles.

Rustler · 04-06-2011, 03:39 PM

I'm getting the one year change today with ~10k miles, so it's definitely in effect for all cars after 12 months, even those above 6k.

03-13-2011, 03:33 PM	#1
aus Major General 907 Rep 9,030 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Does BMW still give the 1 yr oil change and anyone have BMS oil can DIY? I have two questions as above. I remember reading a few month ago that BMW had changed their policy on the low mileage 1 year old change to strictly mileage, but then read some posts about them going back to the old system that includes or 1 years time. Also, anyone have a DIY for the BMS oil can install? I tried searching in the DIY and the Burger site. Thanks. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

03-13-2011, 04:00 PM	#2
eekthecat Lieutenant 28 Rep 481 Posts Drives: 428i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California iTrader: (2)	I've been given the 1yr oil change due to low mileage -- they are strict about it though. I was in a week early and they asked me to come back after the exact 12mo mark.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-13-2011, 07:37 PM	#4
BzzzBom Major 97 Rep 1,216 Posts Drives: 05 R53 MINI / 09 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	They did my 1 year oil change at 11 months
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-13-2011, 10:53 PM	#5
aus Major General 907 Rep 9,030 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Were these changes this year? Long Beach BMW just sent me a letter saying it's been a year and if I have less than 6,000 miles, I'm due for an oil change??? __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-13-2011, 11:04 PM	#6
eekthecat Lieutenant 28 Rep 481 Posts Drives: 428i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California iTrader: (2)	Mine was last month.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-14-2011, 01:54 AM	#7
1QuikWS6 No 55mph 1627 Rep 8,495 Posts Drives: F32 435ix MSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA iTrader: (113) Garage List 2022 BMW M440ix Vert [0.00] 2015 BMW 435ix MSport [0.00] 2000 Pontiac Trans Am [0.00]	Bought a 2009 executive CPO car in 5/2010 with 4000 mi on it - the dealer actually called me to schedule appointment for free oil change & brake flush at the beginning of this month. I only put 7000 mi on the car since I bought it and time wise it's only been 10 months? After checking the Service Reminder on the dash I do see that both the icons for Brake Service and Oil Change are up with a date showing 2/2011. Guess I was kinda remiss in not paying attention - but I thought I would have to wait at least a year... Could be that they did the 1st service on the car when it was turned in @ end of 1 yr (executives have to turn car in @ end of 1 yr) and it sat on the lot for 3 months before I bought it. __________________ F32 435ix//MGM//M Sport-Prem-Tech-Driver Assist-Lighting-Cold Weather-Dyn Handling Pkgs//M4 Black Lthr Int w/M4 Alum Blade Trim//HK w/Bavsound Stg3//763M//M4 Euro LCI Tails//M4 Mirrors w/CF Covers//AWCarbon CF F/R Spoilers-Side Splitters-Diffuser 6WB/ID6 HU+HUD/IND M4 Alcantara Armrest//PURE S2 Turbo//AA FMIC+DP//ER CP+TIC//3.5bar TMAP/TS DV//AWE Tuning Exh w/Blk Tips//Turner MS CF Intake//BM3 Cary Jordan Tune//MPerf Diff//PrecRW Ignition Kit
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-14-2011, 03:25 AM	#8
zli05 New Member 1 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 10 E92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rancho Cucamonga iTrader: (0)	My car is almost one year and the oil change due is like 6 more months, the dealer never call me or send me a letter. I already paid for oil change twice by myself.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-14-2011, 03:27 AM	#9
1QuikWS6 No 55mph 1627 Rep 8,495 Posts Drives: F32 435ix MSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA iTrader: (113) Garage List 2022 BMW M440ix Vert [0.00] 2015 BMW 435ix MSport [0.00] 2000 Pontiac Trans Am [0.00]	Seems to be a great disparity in what different dealers do regarding this... __________________ F32 435ix//MGM//M Sport-Prem-Tech-Driver Assist-Lighting-Cold Weather-Dyn Handling Pkgs//M4 Black Lthr Int w/M4 Alum Blade Trim//HK w/Bavsound Stg3//763M//M4 Euro LCI Tails//M4 Mirrors w/CF Covers//AWCarbon CF F/R Spoilers-Side Splitters-Diffuser 6WB/ID6 HU+HUD/IND M4 Alcantara Armrest//PURE S2 Turbo//AA FMIC+DP//ER CP+TIC//3.5bar TMAP/TS DV//AWE Tuning Exh w/Blk Tips//Turner MS CF Intake//BM3 Cary Jordan Tune//MPerf Diff//PrecRW Ignition Kit
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-14-2011, 07:12 AM	#10
Thunder Dump That tickles 13 Rep 457 Posts Drives: '09 328i E93 SGM/CR Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Western MA iTrader: (1)	The policy was briefly changed last year to permit low mileage changes only on cars with less than 6000 miles/year. However, within 3 months, BMWNA reversed this decision and reinstated the original policy which states regardless of mileage, you can get an annual low mileage oil change even if the CBS doesn't indicate it is required. Most dealers will let you schedule this change within the 3 week period prior to the year anniversary date.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-14-2011, 10:29 AM	#11
aus Major General 907 Rep 9,030 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Thanks for the info. I'm going to call my dealer and schedule an appointment. I only have 7,000 miles the last year since the wife stopped working, and would have been pissed had not been able to get a change. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-06-2011, 03:39 PM	#13
Rustler First Lieutenant 43 Rep 314 Posts Drives: '10 E90 335i Space Grey Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bozeman, MT iTrader: (4)	I'm getting the one year change today with ~10k miles, so it's definitely in effect for all cars after 12 months, even those above 6k.
	Appreciate 0 Quote