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Originally Posted by CandyRedRC46
Hmmm, So I guess the dealer and tech are full of it. I am at 80 k right now. I would definitely like to start doing drain and fills every other couple engine oil changes, as preventative maintenance.
I have been doing this on my old Acura since 150k and I am at 210k now with no issues. But that car is so simple, it would be stupid not to. Just remove drain plug, wipe clean, reinsert drain plug and the pour 3 quarts in through the dip stick. It only adds 5 minutes to a typical engine oil change. The acura transmission system holds about 9 quarts total, so a few 3 quart changes back to back and then a every other few engine oil changes gets the fluid in good shape and keeps it that way.
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To say the least, yes. They have to follow what BMW tells them, just like the timing chain guide issue. If it can be done for preventative maintenance, then I agree it should be done.