my first oil change.. wow what a difference..

BM2006i · 10-23-2006, 09:38 PM

hey guys.. I know some of you had your first oil change around 4 or 5k.. I just had mine today.. at 6500 miles.. first I have to say that it feels like new now... very smooth. Before the new oil, car didn't feel as smooth . .that is after 7 months of driving.. well.. it's all good now. I also had them check my WINDSHIELD wiper fluid.. because the warning had been coming on intermitently... they just filled it up again.. and told me nothing is wrong with the sensor.... one more thing.. the service guy pointed out a small bubble on my front tires. right on the side... :mad: must be from those damn potholes.(riding on 18s)

THe reason i got the oil change at 6500 is because of 2 reasons 1) the car is mine.. not a lease. When i got there, the service guy did tell me that i didn't need one now.. but I did it anyway. and 2) the oil check is almost near MIN. 1/4 way bfore MIN.

my question to all..
1) how much is an oil change from BMW?.. mine was over $100..

they didn't reset the service schedule.
2) Is windshield fluid warning light a common issue?

thanks
My next oil change will follow BMWs service schedule which is 12000 or march 2007.

mechanicallion · 10-23-2006, 09:41 PM

has anyone waited until the onboard computer told them to get the oil changed for the first time?

Fraggy · 10-23-2006, 09:49 PM

I did with my E46, never had any problems, or noticed any gains from the fresh oil.

pokerface · 10-23-2006, 09:50 PM

i noticed gains from fresh oil. changed after 3000 kms

new2the3 · 10-23-2006, 10:06 PM

On my lease I will get the oil changes at 1 year or when the computer says to.. which ever happens first. $100 sounds a little more then the average from what I have seen.

calvino · 10-23-2006, 10:13 PM

I have to do my oil change maybe in 2 days went my new tires come in. I have almost 10k and I ask my advisor and he told me that the computer says that it have 7k left I think 17K 1st oil change

BMW is nuts !! I own my car so I also check my oil meter and is also near min

tctic · 10-23-2006, 10:14 PM

I am getting mine done in a few days. I'll see if I notice a difference afterwards. Right now at 15000km (9300miles) Car is a bit over a year now and I really should have done the oil change a bit earlier.

CALIF65GM · 10-23-2006, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BM2006i

my question to all..
1) how much is an oil change from BMW?.. mine was over $100..

they didn't reset the service schedule.
2) Is windshield fluid warning light a common issue?

How much over $100? Mines was $150 and it was funny because the oil change price wasn't even in my dealer's system yet. They had to price it manually. They shouldn't reset the schedule. My countdown is down to 900 miles to for my freebie.

I haven't had any problems with the washer fluid, but others have.

ehhhwik · 10-23-2006, 11:22 PM

My 328i coupe said that my next scheduled maintaince is in 23,000 KM or 14300 ml, and ive already driven the car for like 3000KM already, i wonder how my oil will look like after 26,000km

zamboni · 10-23-2006, 11:32 PM

I changed mine on 1500 miles right after the break in period and plan to replace the oil every 7500 miles interval. My E46 had 93K miles and never had any problem with engine.

Park2670 · 10-23-2006, 11:34 PM

Most people have been waiting until 15k to 18k miles at my dealer. And the $100 dollars seems right since your oil is supposed to last so long anyway.

ChineseGuy · 10-23-2006, 11:41 PM

does BMW have special oil?

haha, is it possible to do this somwhere else for a cheaper price?

windnsea00 · 10-24-2006, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChineseGuy

does BMW have special oil?

haha, is it possible to do this somwhere else for a cheaper price?

BMW 5w30=Castrol TXT 5w30 (synthetic blend from Europe). It's generally good for about ~7.5k intervals. I have a feeling we will be seeing sludging issues with the 335i down the line...15k intervals on a turbo motor is nuts, especially when driven hard. Doing oil changes yourself is a snap and cost you $40-50 if you want to save $.

NaTuReB0Y · 10-24-2006, 01:02 AM

DIY Oil change: $45(7 quarts of Mobil 1 0W40 + OEM oil filter)
at 5k, 10k, 15k, and 25k miles.

20k miles --- 1st oil change at dealer
the computer was reset to:
5,000 mls
2009

i've driven my car over 5k miles since the free oil changed,
and i just did my 5th oil change over the weekend and the computer now reads:

next schedule oil change:
4,700 mls
2009

In 2009....my e90 will have over 100k miles

RaptorKTM · 10-24-2006, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mechanicallion

has anyone waited until the onboard computer told them to get the oil changed for the first time?

just got my oil changed at 13000 miles, and i ran my brakes completly out lol. so new brakes and oil at 13000

dan6470 · 10-24-2006, 01:28 AM

..I have a question: My 330i has about 4600miles on it with about 11-12k miles left on the oil clock. Now, I bought my car in April but it was built in Jan, so the one year mark is set at Jan 07, will they change the oil in Jan, or will I have to wait until april? If they'll change it in Jan, I might as well wait (I'll prob. have around 6000miles), but if I have to wait until April or 15k miles, I think I should probobly have it changed sooner, right?

Barry626 · 10-24-2006, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BM2006i

my question to all..
1) how much is an oil change from BMW?.. mine was over $100..

they didn't reset the service schedule.
2) Is windshield fluid warning light a common issue?

thanks
My next oil change will follow BMWs service schedule which is 12000 or march 2007.

Should not be more than $75.00 tax included.

new2the3 · 10-24-2006, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan6470

..I have a question: My 330i has about 4600miles on it with about 11-12k miles left on the oil clock. Now, I bought my car in April but it was built in Jan, so the one year mark is set at Jan 07, will they change the oil in Jan, or will I have to wait until april? If they'll change it in Jan, I might as well wait (I'll prob. have around 6000miles), but if I have to wait until April or 15k miles, I think I should probobly have it changed sooner, right?

It is one year from when you bought the car I think.

tctic · 10-24-2006, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ehhhwik

My 328i coupe said that my next scheduled maintaince is in 23,000 KM or 14300 ml, and ive already driven the car for like 3000KM already, i wonder how my oil will look like after 26,000km

You get a free oil change after one year of use even if the CBS indicators says you are not due for an oil change for so many km's. At least this is how it works right now.

F32Fleet · 10-24-2006, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BM2006i

hey guys.. I know some of you had your first oil change around 4 or 5k.. I just had mine today.. at 6500 miles.. first I have to say that it feels like new now... very smooth. Before the new oil, car didn't feel as smooth . .that is after 7 months of driving.. well.. it's all good now. I also had them check my WINDSHIELD wiper fluid.. because the warning had been coming on intermitently... they just filled it up again.. and told me nothing is wrong with the sensor.... one more thing.. the service guy pointed out a small bubble on my front tires. right on the side... :mad: must be from those damn potholes.(riding on 18s)

THe reason i got the oil change at 6500 is because of 2 reasons 1) the car is mine.. not a lease. When i got there, the service guy did tell me that i didn't need one now.. but I did it anyway. and 2) the oil check is almost near MIN. 1/4 way bfore MIN.

my question to all..
1) how much is an oil change from BMW?.. mine was over $100..

they didn't reset the service schedule.
2) Is windshield fluid warning light a common issue?

thanks
My next oil change will follow BMWs service schedule which is 12000 or march 2007.

Dealer quoted $135, Indy Shop quoted $75.

btw..Be glad they didn't reset the service schedule. It's more to it than just the oil change.

300B · 10-24-2006, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by windnsea00

BMW 5w30=Castrol TXT 5w30 (synthetic blend from Europe). It's generally good for about ~7.5k intervals. I have a feeling we will be seeing sludging issues with the 335i down the line...15k intervals on a turbo motor is nuts, especially when driven hard. Doing oil changes yourself is a snap and cost you $40-50 if you want to save $.

15k is really an "under ideal conditions" which don't apply to most drivers.

epiphone3 · 10-24-2006, 09:51 AM

Oil changes cost me 95 bucks Canadian including Tax at the dealer here in Calgary.

I got mine changed at 2200 km, 7500 km, 12500 km, 20500 km and will get it done again around 30000km.

My car has never consumed a drop of oil. Curious if those waiting so long for oil changes are the only ones seeing oil consumption? Anyone changing oil often seeing consumption?

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BM2006i Second Lieutenant 97 Rep 272 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	my first oil change.. wow what a difference.. hey guys.. I know some of you had your first oil change around 4 or 5k.. I just had mine today.. at 6500 miles.. first I have to say that it feels like new now... very smooth. Before the new oil, car didn't feel as smooth . .that is after 7 months of driving.. well.. it's all good now. I also had them check my WINDSHIELD wiper fluid.. because the warning had been coming on intermitently... they just filled it up again.. and told me nothing is wrong with the sensor.... one more thing.. the service guy pointed out a small bubble on my front tires. right on the side... :mad: must be from those damn potholes.(riding on 18s) THe reason i got the oil change at 6500 is because of 2 reasons 1) the car is mine.. not a lease. When i got there, the service guy did tell me that i didn't need one now.. but I did it anyway. and 2) the oil check is almost near MIN. 1/4 way bfore MIN. my question to all.. 1) how much is an oil change from BMW?.. mine was over $100.. they didn't reset the service schedule. 2) Is windshield fluid warning light a common issue? thanks My next oil change will follow BMWs service schedule which is 12000 or march 2007. Last edited by BM2006i; 10-23-2006 at 10:54 PM..
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tctic Major 41 Rep 1,238 Posts Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I am getting mine done in a few days. I'll see if I notice a difference afterwards. Right now at 15000km (9300miles) Car is a bit over a year now and I really should have done the oil change a bit earlier.
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Park2670 General 361 Rep 18,218 Posts Drives: Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UTAH iTrader: (8)	Most people have been waiting until 15k to 18k miles at my dealer. And the $100 dollars seems right since your oil is supposed to last so long anyway.
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NaTuReB0Y Powered By 36DD 366 Rep 7,369 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Inland Empire iTrader: (12)	DIY Oil change: $45(7 quarts of Mobil 1 0W40 + OEM oil filter) at 5k, 10k, 15k, and 25k miles. 20k miles --- 1st oil change at dealer the computer was reset to: 5,000 mls 2009 i've driven my car over 5k miles since the free oil changed, and i just did my 5th oil change over the weekend and the computer now reads: next schedule oil change: 4,700 mls 2009 In 2009....my e90 will have over 100k miles __________________ 2006 E90 330i Jet Black \| 20" WORK VS-XX \| FK452 \| H&R Sport on Koni Yellow \| REMUS QUAD
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dan6470 Private 1 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW M3 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	..I have a question: My 330i has about 4600miles on it with about 11-12k miles left on the oil clock. Now, I bought my car in April but it was built in Jan, so the one year mark is set at Jan 07, will they change the oil in Jan, or will I have to wait until april? If they'll change it in Jan, I might as well wait (I'll prob. have around 6000miles), but if I have to wait until April or 15k miles, I think I should probobly have it changed sooner, right?
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epiphone3 Lieutenant Colonel 121 Rep 1,772 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW X3 35i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Oil changes cost me 95 bucks Canadian including Tax at the dealer here in Calgary. I got mine changed at 2200 km, 7500 km, 12500 km, 20500 km and will get it done again around 30000km. My car has never consumed a drop of oil. Curious if those waiting so long for oil changes are the only ones seeing oil consumption? Anyone changing oil often seeing consumption?
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