11-10-2020, 02:14 PM | #1 |
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Looks like the first recommended oil change is at 10,000 miles. To me this seems ridiculous. I have approximately 1500 miles and am thinking about paying for an oil change. Dealer has quoted $165.00 which seems high to me. Any thoughts?
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11-10-2020, 08:42 PM | #2 |
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Ask them if it's really just the oil change or their standard charge for a 'service' which may include tire rotation, checking all kinds of stuff, fluid too off, wiper blades, ...
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11-11-2020, 04:50 AM | #3 |
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$160 for just an oil change is rediculas and must include some other service. I have had my e90 oil changes at the dealer since day one and with a coupon usually pay $75.00, $100.00 without one. My e90 has had 15,000 mile oil change intervals since new, and I have never changed it less than that during it’s current 185,000 mile journey. Engine is clean and uses no oil between changes. I know BMW has changed their philosophy in recent years to a 10,000 interval which I plan to follow in our 2020 X5 currently at 7100 miles with no oil usage. Gone are the days of the 3500 mile oil changes with conventional oil!
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11-11-2020, 08:29 AM | #4 |
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Is there a time limit or just the 10,000 miles.... I can't remember. I'll have to look at the owner's manual again.
No way I'll get 10,000 miles in a year... probably more like 2 years. |
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11-11-2020, 09:33 AM | #5 |
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I had my M40i in for the headlight recall, I told the SM I needed wiperblades he said he'd check the price and get back to me. I figured if it was 45-50 buck I'd be ok as I didn't have time to go to the auto parts store. He came back with a price of $135, I politely declined and ordered them on Amazon for $35. Unbelievable a $100 upcharge.
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11-11-2020, 10:00 AM | #7 |
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My Z4 was at its one year mark and showed it needed oil service. Since my Z4 only had 2400 miles at the time, I asked the dealer about it. The dealer did the oil change free of charge as the annual service.
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11-12-2020, 11:28 AM | #11 |
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Yes it's mileage and/or time whichever is first; I ended up changing the oil at less than 2,000 kms on my Z4 and my Jag - it's a bit of a scam but it is what it is.
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11-14-2020, 12:16 PM | #13 |
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2 years or 12000 miles for a 30i in southern Europe. Maybe because of the warm weather?.
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11-14-2020, 08:16 PM | #14 |
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In the U.S., it is part of the free 3-year maintenance. It costs me nothing. They come pick the car up, give me a loaner, and bring the car back when it is serviced.
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