When did you do your first oil change?

midwest 340xi 6sp · 05-09-2010, 01:31 PM

Curious as to what everyone thinks is the right time for the "first" oil change?

Am thinking this might be a long-time keeper for me. Therefore it might get changed right after break in and every 5k thereafter...

archwerks · 05-09-2010, 01:57 PM

BMW Scheduled maintenance pays for specifically required changes as per car computer.
Xtra in between changes u pay. BMW SA's say its no longer necessary to change every 5-7000 w/ synthetic oil they use.
So it's up 2 owners.

ronald_adi · 05-09-2010, 01:58 PM

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midwest 340xi 6sp · 05-09-2010, 04:20 PM

For cars I own and keep:
First oil change after break-in to eliminate initial contaminants
Every 5500-6000 there-after

Leased Cars:
Only when trip computer says..

That said, I'll fully admit to potentially being outdated in my thinking and certainly not sustainable enough either!

Rayvkt · 05-12-2010, 09:31 PM

Hey Guys,

Just wondering is it possible to do your own oil change? what are the tools required? what is recommended oil filter and oil grade?

dmlgc · 05-14-2010, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by archwerks

BMW Scheduled maintenance pays for specifically required changes as per car computer.
Xtra in between changes u pay. BMW SA's say its no longer necessary to change every 5-7000 w/ synthetic oil they use.
So it's up 2 owners.

+1
w/ synthetic oil not really an issue.

View Poll Results: When did you conduct your first oil change?
Right After Break-In..	3	18.75%
After 5,000-7500 miles	4	25.00%
When the computer said	9	56.25%
Other (specify)	0	0%
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midwest 340xi 6sp Lieutenant Colonel 360 Rep 1,797 Posts Drives: 2018 340xi Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Great Midwest iTrader: (6)	For cars I own and keep: First oil change after break-in to eliminate initial contaminants Every 5500-6000 there-after Leased Cars: Only when trip computer says.. That said, I'll fully admit to potentially being outdated in my thinking and certainly not sustainable enough either! __________________ Previous Rides: 535xi, M235xi, X3, E92 M3, E70 X5 35d, X6 50i, X6 35i, E60 550i, E46 M3 Cabriolet, E39 540i, E36 328i Last edited by midwest 340xi 6sp; 05-09-2010 at 04:28 PM..
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