Will never follow BMWs oil interval again

BreakPoint · 10-08-2011, 06:41 PM

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Enough said. My oil looked like chocolate milk. I brought it in to Park Ave last month and requested to have it changed, and they refused and only changed the filter. Today I brought it elsewhere....the mechanics shook their heads at me and stated that BMW gets away with It because they perform an engine flush at every oil change to wash away all the sludge. It\'s been 14,000 miles of easy driving, mostly highway, no racing. Next oil change is at 3k miles, like all of the other cars I\'ve owned. 2008 335xi, 45k miles, CPO.

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M BROK3 · 10-08-2011, 08:07 PM

3k is an overkill ... 4-5 with normal driving is good considering it's synthetic oil.

shadye90 · 10-08-2011, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Cynical

I agree. I stay on the higher side of 5-6k.
Easiest way to get the dealership to do an unscheduled change is tell them the oil light came on a few times.
They will usually flush the system and put new oil in( if covered that is).

Where are you guys getting this information from?...i have worked at 2 totally different BMW service depts and once as an assistant service manager for BMW and we NEVER perform oil flushes as part of routine maintenance..

tibra1 · 10-08-2011, 11:15 PM

Every six months or 5K..for me its always six months.

mjollnir19 · 10-09-2011, 12:21 AM

i agree with this i changed my oil at 6-7k and will be changing it again soon

mjollnir19 · 10-09-2011, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BreakPoint

[rant]

Enough said. My oil looked like chocolate milk. I brought it in to Park Ave last month and requested to have it changed, and they refused and only changed the filter. Today I brought it elsewhere....the mechanics shook their heads at me and stated that BMW gets away with It because they perform an engine flush at every oil change to wash away all the sludge. It\'s been 14,000 miles of easy driving, mostly highway, no racing. Next oil change is at 3k miles, like all of the other cars I\'ve owned. 2008 335xi, 45k miles, CPO.

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by the way.. where did you get your oil change?? and how much did it come out to if you don't mind me asking..

BreakPoint · 10-09-2011, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mjollnir19

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Originally Posted by BreakPoint

[rant]

Enough said. My oil looked like chocolate milk. I brought it in to Park Ave last month and requested to have it changed, and they refused and only changed the filter. Today I brought it elsewhere....the mechanics shook their heads at me and stated that BMW gets away with It because they perform an engine flush at every oil change to wash away all the sludge. It\'s been 14,000 miles of easy driving, mostly highway, no racing. Next oil change is at 3k miles, like all of the other cars I\'ve owned. 2008 335xi, 45k miles, CPO.

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by the way.. where did you get your oil change?? and how much did it come out to if you don't mind me asking..

I bought the oil/ filter from park ave, (75$) brought it to magic touch auto spa on rt 17 south in Lodi. Also get my car washed there all the time, they do an awesome job. They charged me 29$ for the change, and I opted to have the engine flushed for an additional 69$. Overall not bad and very happy with the service.

mjollnir19 · 10-09-2011, 01:32 AM

thanks for the heads up man will def look into this when i get my next oil change

shadye90 · 10-09-2011, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Cynical

NEVER said it was part of anything routine.

Correct me if i am wrong but your post read-" They will usually flush the system and put fresh oil in-if it is covered"

Not trying to break anyones balls here-just didnt want anybody here to recieve wrong information and be disappointed when they go into their local dealership expecting a oil flush when all that BMW performs is a simple drain and refill

Point N Shoot · 10-09-2011, 11:39 AM

I told sheep here before, just because u get one free oil change every year..
it dont mean, thats the only change you need to do.. lol
especially you guys drive these cars to the ground..
Traditionally you dont follow miles, or months, you check your dipstick,
but where is yours? lol

BreakPoint · 10-09-2011, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Point N Shoot

I told sheep here before, just because u get one free oil change every year..
it dont mean, thats the only change you need to do.. lol
especially you guys drive these cars to the ground..
Traditionally you dont follow miles, or months, you check your dipstick,
but where is yours? lol

We have no freakin dip sticks!

Point N Shoot · 10-09-2011, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BreakPoint

We have no freakin dip sticks!

I know, lol, rhetorical question..

MalM3 · 10-09-2011, 04:28 PM

hi, when you say flush your engine, how do you actually mean they would go about this?

would they do a change, then empty out straight after warming up the engine for another change? in essence 2 oil services at once? or is there some other technique involved?

do they charge you for the amout of oil and such that they are throwing away??

seems like the concept is a bit lacking in practicality

3002 tii · 10-09-2011, 04:57 PM

I do every 5k so BMW picks up the 3rd, or after every 2 track events.

RicheyBMW · 10-09-2011, 05:35 PM

I was told 15k for my oil change, however, im going to do mine at 7.5k miles then BMW will do the free one at 15k and my interval will consist of every 7.5k and so on.

BreakPoint · 10-09-2011, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mallard

hi, when you say flush your engine, how do you actually mean they would go about this?

would they do a change, then empty out straight after warming up the engine for another change? in essence 2 oil services at once? or is there some other technique involved?

do they charge you for the amout of oil and such that they are throwing away??

seems like the concept is a bit lacking in practicality

Similar, but it' a special blend of oil with detergent to wash away all the built up sludge and grime. They run the engine for a few then drain.

tibra1 · 10-10-2011, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by E34Addict

Another way to make more money? Here is an idea... change oil more often and you don't need to run thinner detergent in your engine to fix the issue high mileage intervals introduce.

I know.. I know... mind is blown.

There u go,,,seems so simple..guys who complain about dirty oil..oil consumption etc etc..all cured very simply by frequent oil changes..not to mention the tangible benefits to engine and turbo longevity,,but u have those hardcore guys.."oh its synthetic its meant to last and blah blah"

There are more n more threads than ever concerning oil problems..so y not just play it safe..$100 every six months to buy some peace of mind is pretty cheap IMO.

BreakPoint · 10-10-2011, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by E34Addict

Quote:

Originally Posted by BreakPoint

Similar, but it' a special blend of oil with detergent to wash away all the built up sludge and grime. They run the engine for a few then drain.

Another way to make more money? Here is an idea... change oil more often and you don't need to run thinner detergent in your engine to fix the issue high mileage intervals introduce.

I know.. I know... mind is blown.

Totally blown away.

Especially after number of boosted motors I've built (5). They all had dipsticks btw. I was simply stating what flushing a motor consisted of.

nycbr · 10-10-2011, 11:45 AM

BTW - Porsche's OCI is now 20K (not sure if that is for both NA and turbo)

Point N Shoot · 10-10-2011, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by nycbr

BTW - Porsche's OCI is now 20K (not sure if that is for both NA and turbo)

I def cant belive that, cause their tune up interval is 10k..

10-08-2011, 06:41 PM	#1
BreakPoint Banned 21 Rep 572 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: North NJ iTrader: (4)	Will never follow BMWs oil interval again [rant] Enough said. My oil looked like chocolate milk. I brought it in to Park Ave last month and requested to have it changed, and they refused and only changed the filter. Today I brought it elsewhere....the mechanics shook their heads at me and stated that BMW gets away with It because they perform an engine flush at every oil change to wash away all the sludge. It\'s been 14,000 miles of easy driving, mostly highway, no racing. Next oil change is at 3k miles, like all of the other cars I\'ve owned. 2008 335xi, 45k miles, CPO. [/rant]
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M BROK3 Major 105 Rep 1,037 Posts Drives: F95 , G80 M3, F80 M3, E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (13)	3k is an overkill ... 4-5 with normal driving is good considering it's synthetic oil. __________________ COBB \|DINAN CAI\|AA FMIC\|VK\|OSS\| Arkym COTM Pics Here
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tibra1 Banned 132 Rep 6,773 Posts Drives: 2011 ZCP M3 - 2007 335i crashd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	Every six months or 5K..for me its always six months.
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mjollnir19 Major 67 Rep 1,284 Posts Drives: BMW 335i DINAN 3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (13) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i LCI [9.50]	i agree with this i changed my oil at 6-7k and will be changing it again soon
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mjollnir19 Major 67 Rep 1,284 Posts Drives: BMW 335i DINAN 3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (13) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i LCI [9.50]	thanks for the heads up man will def look into this when i get my next oil change
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Point N Shoot Photographer 142 Rep 1,634 Posts Drives: 2009 Left Foot & Right Foot Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (0)	I told sheep here before, just because u get one free oil change every year.. it dont mean, thats the only change you need to do.. lol especially you guys drive these cars to the ground.. Traditionally you dont follow miles, or months, you check your dipstick, but where is yours? lol __________________ ENRON = We Take Your Money and Run!!! "Never bring a Camera to a Gun Fight, You never know who you might Point n Shoot at!!!" "Victims, arent we all?" http://photowithart.com/
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nycbr First Lieutenant 98 Rep 338 Posts Drives: 2008 TiAg 328xi Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: nu yawk iTrader: (0)	BTW - Porsche's OCI is now 20K (not sure if that is for both NA and turbo)
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