Oil changes: does everyone change their own, or take it to a shop?

Royal Flush · 09-01-2011, 01:11 PM

I know most people don't wait until the the service indicator date for their oil change. Do most of you change your oil yourselves, or take it to a shop? I'm pretty lazy, so I'm wanting to do the latter. Any recommendations on shops even though it's just an oil change?

bimmertt · 09-01-2011, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Royal Flush

I know most people don't wait until the the service indicator date for their oil change. Do most of you change your oil yourselves, or take it to a shop? I'm pretty lazy, so I'm wanting to do the latter. Any recommendations on shops even though it's just an oil change?

I do it myself. Only takes about an hr and it's very easy.

pseto · 09-01-2011, 01:39 PM

DIY FTW!

SpeedOften · 09-01-2011, 01:41 PM

I've done both... I let BMW change it when the service light comes on (since I'm still under the 4 year free oil changes and wipers) but also change it on my own a couple times in between.

bigdaddycane · 09-01-2011, 02:28 PM

if you're still under the maintenance plan let BMW do every OTHER one (on the 15k schedule)

Royal Flush · 09-01-2011, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdaddycane

if you're still under the maintenance plan let BMW do every OTHER one (on the 15k schedule)

Yeah, this is what I was going for. I just wasn't sure if I wanted to do it myself or if there was a shop around the area that does it for a reasonable price.

Royal Flush · 09-01-2011, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmertt

I do it myself. Only takes about an hr and it's very easy.

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Originally Posted by pseto

DIY FTW!

I'm guessing it's just front ramps for E92s. Do you most of you purchase the oil and filter kit from the dealership or store?

pseto · 09-01-2011, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Royal Flush

I'm guessing it's just front ramps for E92s. Do you most of you purchase the oil and filter kit from the dealership or store?

buy oil change kit from Tischer, get ramps/tools, you're done

toan414 · 09-01-2011, 06:01 PM

once in a while, dealerships have specials, I get monthly ads from VOB, Tischer and Russell. So far I love Russell b/c they are close to my work and they usually have BMW rentals avaliable. Last month, they had a summer oil change deal for $70 bucks. It cost about $55 bucks for parts anyways, so labor was about 15 and they gave me a 2011 1 series for the day to have fun with, and a car wash. Made my day.

Stucks · 09-01-2011, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by pseto

buy oil change kit from Tischer, get ramps/tools, you're done

Exactly what I did. After receiving my oil change kit, I got my oil changed at a friends house in 20-25 mins. I'd def prefer to do this again, because you can change it when you want (that 14,000 mile stuff is BS from bmw. I'd change the oil every 7k miles or so)

AND

you dont have to worry about having to make an extra trip to the dealership/ them sniffing for mods if you do it yourself

PSI Power · 09-01-2011, 07:11 PM

I have been taking mine to Fairfax BMW. If you go to there website under Service Specials, you can get your oil changed with new filter and BMW Synthetic Oil for under $100. Takes about an hour. Well worth it if you ask me. I use to change the oil myself but i'm getting lazy as I get older.
I get my oil changed every 5k miles.

Also if you are a BMWCCA member you save 10% - 15% off parts. I think I paid around $80 last time I was there.

cotmfk · 09-02-2011, 04:41 AM

I also change oil every 5k.

Pcemkr · 09-02-2011, 07:37 AM

5k intervals are not necessary on these cars. They have condition-based service for a reason. I feel perfectly fine under BMW Ultimate Service and following CBS. Why pay extra if you're under warranty? I'm not paying for anything for 6 year/100k; best part of BMW ownership.

bimmertt · 09-02-2011, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Pcemkr

5k intervals are not necessary on these cars. They have condition-based service for a reason. I feel perfectly fine under BMW Ultimate Service and following CBS. Why pay extra if you're under warranty? I'm not paying for anything for 6 year/100k; best part of BMW ownership.

Do you mean maintenance? Warranty and CPO don't cover maintenance items. Besides, it's cheap insurance for those of us who plan on keeping the car for a while.

Express · 09-02-2011, 10:53 AM

all maintenance done myself. need peace of mine knowing its done properly.

utfenix335i · 09-02-2011, 10:57 AM

I do my oil change every 7-8k miles or once a year... whichever comes first. I have ramps but not the special filter cap tool. If you plan on doing it yourself, get the tool.

Pcemkr · 09-02-2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmertt

Do you mean maintenance? Warranty and CPO don't cover maintenance items. Besides, it's cheap insurance for those of us who plan on keeping the car for a while.

I guess you 07 folks are out of luck, but I don't plan on paying for an oil change for 6 years/100k (I got extended maintenance thrown in).

bigdaddycane · 09-02-2011, 11:56 AM

yeah, but 15k intervals is not wise. 7-8K is perfect....

bimmertt · 09-02-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Pcemkr

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Originally Posted by bimmertt

Do you mean maintenance? Warranty and CPO don't cover maintenance items. Besides, it's cheap insurance for those of us who plan on keeping the car for a while.

I guess you 07 folks are out of luck, but I don't plan on paying for an oil change for 6 years/100k (I got extended maintenance thrown in).

If you drive 15,000 miles a year and you follow BMWs oil change interval, that comes out to be $60-$70/year. Chump change IMO.

Pcemkr · 09-02-2011, 12:53 PM

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yeah, but 15k intervals is not wise. 7-8K is perfect....

Why? Who says? Are you an automotive/mechanical engineer for BMW? Do you have proprietary, statistical information to prove a 15k mile interval is bad?

tibra1 · 09-02-2011, 01:08 PM

For $25..its not worth me getting all dirty..having to carry used oil n filter to a local a gas station for disposal

tibra1 · 09-02-2011, 01:09 PM

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Why? Who says? Are you an automotive/mechanical engineer for BMW? Do you have proprietary, statistical information to prove a 15k mile interval is bad?

Change every 30K..better yet dont change it at all..let it turn into sludge..

all these BMW sheep on BMW's teet

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