335i owners, when did you have your 1st oil change?

88stlgrym3 · 12-10-2007, 08:19 PM

i wouldn't asked this question if this is a na car but since this car is turbo charged is it better to do the 1st oil change early(around 3k miles)?

sinnet112 · 12-10-2007, 08:20 PM

1.5K miles

Arustik1 · 12-10-2007, 08:21 PM

2.5k

msimon18 · 12-10-2007, 08:44 PM

4.0K - still can't get used ot 15K before an oil change !!

iatacs19 · 12-10-2007, 08:45 PM

4k, I am almost at 10k.

will change soon.

LOLrance · 12-10-2007, 08:45 PM

was supposed to be at around 1k, but lagged it till 3k.

Rugs · 12-10-2007, 08:57 PM

1,700 Miles

greentea335i · 12-10-2007, 09:04 PM

5k

88stlgrym3 · 12-10-2007, 09:04 PM

i assume all of you guys bought/financed the car right? anyone leased their 335i and pay for early oil change?

RokX · 12-10-2007, 09:20 PM

At 5k and and I may do it every 5-7k from now on.

N54YO · 12-10-2007, 09:22 PM

Glad to see a lot of people take good care of their cars. However after the first oil change. Do you guys still stick to the BMW's 15k miles?

fast_lap28 · 12-10-2007, 09:24 PM

I went through the standard break-in period and had it changed at 1372 and just last weekend at 6800 miles (will change every 4000-5000). will let dealer get a hold of her at 15000 but DONT buy into waiting that long!!!

Good luck!

Lost Horizon · 12-10-2007, 09:27 PM

2000 miles

purplewidow · 12-10-2007, 09:27 PM

1200 miles duh!!!

J07335 · 12-10-2007, 09:44 PM

I leased mine...leaving myself an out to get the M3, but I take care of all my cars just incase I plan on keeping them. Thus far I've leased 6 vehicles and kept none. Oh well, the next buyer gets a well maintained car....good CARma.

Changed at 3k...thinking of waiting till 15k for next, but that just seems weird to me.

x26 · 12-10-2007, 09:46 PM

1,200 then twice a year or every 5 or 6k--I only have 4k total...

RokX · 12-10-2007, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N54YO

Glad to see a lot of people take good care of their cars. However after the first oil change. Do you guys still stick to the BMW's 15k miles?

I had one at 5k, probably at 10k, and will have the free one at 15k. (I'm at 8.5k as of now)

Socratesbmw · 12-10-2007, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by fast_lap28

I went through the standard break-in period and had it changed at 1372 and just last weekend at 6800 miles (will change every 4000-5000). will let dealer get a hold of her at 15000 but DONT buy into waiting that long!!!

Good luck!

Care to explain why you shouldn't buy into it? I have to laugh at those who changed it after such short periods of time - what did you think you'd actually be getting shavings from a cast aluminum block? lol - Good ol' American oil company owners, still able to brainwash the masses with there incredibly short change intervals.

KanosWRX · 12-10-2007, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Socratesbmw

Care to explain why you shouldn't buy into it? I have to laugh at those who changed it after such short periods of time - what did you think you'd actually be getting shavings from a cast aluminum block? lol - Good ol' American oil company owners, still able to brainwash the masses with there incredibly short change intervals.

You can still have shavings from a Cast aluminum block. They don't cast perfectly, they still have to be filled and grinned down perfectly smooth. That said they throughly clean them I am sure, shouldn't be any fillings left after making the engine. The idea of changing the oil soon is because the engine itself still has to wear in and that takes a few thousand miles. Good to get that early oil out I think.

DanMardik · 12-10-2007, 11:31 PM

I'm at 11000 miles with no oil changes and waiting for the BMW suggested 15k mile oil change. I say hell, they must know something!

Oh, i've had to refill the oil twice. 1qt at 5000 miles, and 1qt at 10000 miles.

speedgod · 12-10-2007, 11:31 PM

About 4500.

Rising · 12-10-2007, 11:53 PM

13500.

12-10-2007, 08:19 PM	#1
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12-10-2007, 09:22 PM	#11
N54YO Lieutenant 60 Rep 423 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW E92 335/2005 Scion tC Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Leandro, CA iTrader: (1)	Glad to see a lot of people take good care of their cars. However after the first oil change. Do you guys still stick to the BMW's 15k miles? __________________ 2008 BMW E92 335i Sparkling Graphite/Coral Red/Grey Poplar Sport/Navi/Premium/Comfort/iPod/6-Speed Manual
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12-10-2007, 09:24 PM	#12
fast_lap28 Lieutenant 40 Rep 494 Posts Drives: '07 335i Montego Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	I went through the standard break-in period and had it changed at 1372 and just last weekend at 6800 miles (will change every 4000-5000). will let dealer get a hold of her at 15000 but DONT buy into waiting that long!!! Good luck!
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12-10-2007, 09:27 PM	#14
purplewidow Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,928 Posts Drives: e92 335 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (2)	1200 miles duh!!!
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12-10-2007, 09:44 PM	#15
J07335 Driver 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 07 335 Sedan Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 07 335 [0.00]	I leased mine...leaving myself an out to get the M3, but I take care of all my cars just incase I plan on keeping them. Thus far I've leased 6 vehicles and kept none. Oh well, the next buyer gets a well maintained car....good CARma. Changed at 3k...thinking of waiting till 15k for next, but that just seems weird to me.
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12-10-2007, 11:31 PM	#20
DanMardik Captain 17 Rep 729 Posts Drives: 08 INFINITI G37S Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0)	I'm at 11000 miles with no oil changes and waiting for the BMW suggested 15k mile oil change. I say hell, they must know something! Oh, i've had to refill the oil twice. 1qt at 5000 miles, and 1qt at 10000 miles. __________________ *RIP 2007 335i Sedan*
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