BMW servicing

Shane. · 08-21-2016, 03:38 PM

Guys my 2009 BMW 330d LCI has a full BMW service history and is going in this week for a brake fluid service and vehicle check. The car has only covered 52000 miles and has been incredible well looked after. I am aware the first owner always had the oil changed my often than needed but I'm now thinking should i stick with the BMW service indicator or do you think its worth changing the oil yearly? Also am i right in thinking the Micro filter is a pollen filter and is changed every other year? I want to keep the car in tip top condition

mjn77 · 08-21-2016, 04:42 PM

My pollen filter gets done with every service, as does the air and oil. Oil and filter gets changed every 9k miles.

ben-e92 · 08-21-2016, 05:09 PM

I change my oil every 10k or every 12 months, whatever comes first. Heard some people do it every 5k, but think that's abit overkill personally

Ben

Shane. · 08-22-2016, 02:19 AM

Ok cheers guys I think I'll start doing the same as the oil was last changed at 38k and is not due for another 7k or May 2017 so will get the oil changed and a new air filter and pollen filter thanks all.

abeardo83 · 08-22-2016, 03:18 AM

Yeah I change every 9-10k myself, then when it needs doing by BMW, I get them to do it, keeping the service book up to date. Spark plugs too - change them myself at every half interval, and then get BMW to do the official one.
Things like brakes, I do myself... not paying BMW prices when i can get the bits for half the price, and have the rest of the tools to do the work.

p-dawg · 08-22-2016, 04:25 AM

I have a 2009 320D and I do less that 9000 miles a year so I only change the oil annually in the summer.

It's fairly easy to do and I carry out this service myself and keep all invoices in my logbook.

Phil325i · 08-22-2016, 06:14 AM

OP your decision will depend on how long you intend to keep the car. If you swap cars regularly, then going back to the indicator-led servicing will be fine. But if you're intending to keep this car long term, then I'd continue with the more frequent oil and filter changes.

Google 'mike miller bmw old school maintenance' for an interesting read...

Dann · 08-22-2016, 07:04 AM

Oil and Filter every year
Air Filter every year
Brake fluid every two
Pollen every two in between brake fluid
Plugs every 20k(ish)

Shane. · 08-22-2016, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Phil325i

OP your decision will depend on how long you intend to keep the car. If you swap cars regularly, then going back to the indicator-led servicing will be fine. But if you're intending to keep this car long term, then I'd continue with the more frequent oil and filter changes.

Google 'mike miller bmw old school maintenance' for an interesting read...

Thank you for this makes interesting reading.

Digitalize · 08-23-2016, 06:19 AM

Every 10k I do

Oil
Oil Filter
Air Filter
Fuel Filter
Pollen Filter

And then do the rest to the schedule.

MattOz · 08-23-2016, 10:45 AM

I tend to do eveything at half the intervals recommended by BMW. Never had a problem with a car because of it!

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mjn77 Colonel 1454 Rep 2,046 Posts Drives: E90 M3 LCI Jerez Black Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Herts, UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [10.00]	My pollen filter gets done with every service, as does the air and oil. Oil and filter gets changed every 9k miles.
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ben-e92 Private First Class 25 Rep 184 Posts Drives: E92 325i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I change my oil every 10k or every 12 months, whatever comes first. Heard some people do it every 5k, but think that's abit overkill personally Ben
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Shane. Lieutenant 53 Rep 488 Posts Drives: F15 X5 40d M Sport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Suffolk iTrader: (4) Garage List 2014 BMW X5 40d M S ... [0.00]	Ok cheers guys I think I'll start doing the same as the oil was last changed at 38k and is not due for another 7k or May 2017 so will get the oil changed and a new air filter and pollen filter thanks all.
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abeardo83 Captain 97 Rep 808 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Yeah I change every 9-10k myself, then when it needs doing by BMW, I get them to do it, keeping the service book up to date. Spark plugs too - change them myself at every half interval, and then get BMW to do the official one. Things like brakes, I do myself... not paying BMW prices when i can get the bits for half the price, and have the rest of the tools to do the work.
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p-dawg Second Lieutenant 48 Rep 240 Posts Drives: BMW F30 330D MSport Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Leicester iTrader: (0)	I have a 2009 320D and I do less that 9000 miles a year so I only change the oil annually in the summer. It's fairly easy to do and I carry out this service myself and keep all invoices in my logbook.
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Phil325i Brigadier General 639 Rep 3,216 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	OP your decision will depend on how long you intend to keep the car. If you swap cars regularly, then going back to the indicator-led servicing will be fine. But if you're intending to keep this car long term, then I'd continue with the more frequent oil and filter changes. Google 'mike miller bmw old school maintenance' for an interesting read... __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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Dann Major 131 Rep 1,374 Posts Drives: E90 LCi 335i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Oil and Filter every year Air Filter every year Brake fluid every two Pollen every two in between brake fluid Plugs every 20k(ish) __________________ My Individual E90 LCI 335i
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Digitalize Photographer 407 Rep 2,635 Posts Drives: 320D Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Every 10k I do Oil Oil Filter Air Filter Fuel Filter Pollen Filter And then do the rest to the schedule.
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MattOz Lieutenant Colonel 345 Rep 1,830 Posts Drives: Alpina G21 D3S Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Midlands iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 E90 M3 [0.00]	I tend to do eveything at half the intervals recommended by BMW. Never had a problem with a car because of it!
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