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      08-14-2014, 01:10 AM   #1
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2nd Service Interval

Once you've cleared the initial 1200 mi service, what does it show for the next service interval upon startup? Obviously it's condition based service and will be dynamic but I was curious what the car says when you get it back as a baseline.
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      08-14-2014, 02:04 AM   #2
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you get an oil change every year if you don't drive enough to for the car to tell you to get one. I used to drive my e92 about 7000 miles a year, and my dealership changed my oil once a year.
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PERSONALLY, I changed the oil every ~5K in my E92 M3. Ill probably stick with that same plan on this one.

That being said, mine will get the 1200 mile service done, then ~6500, ~11500, ~16500, etc.
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PERSONALLY, I changed the oil every ~5K in my E92 M3. Ill probably stick with that same plan on this one.

That being said, mine will get the 1200 mile service done, then ~6500, ~11500, ~16500, etc.
I'm planning something similar, especially since we're now on inexpensive oil and the sump is ~6.5-6.9 quarts.

Mine will be 1200 miles, 5000 miles, then every 5k after that. Too much experience with both M motors and turbo motors to push 10k intervals.

To my knowledge, this car should be on a 10k or 1/year interval for oil changes according to BMW.
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PERSONALLY, I changed the oil every ~5K in my E92 M3. Ill probably stick with that same plan on this one.

That being said, mine will get the 1200 mile service done, then ~6500, ~11500, ~16500, etc.
I'm planning something similar, especially since we're now on inexpensive oil and the sump is ~6.5-6.9 quarts.

Mine will be 1200 miles, 5000 miles, then every 5k after that. Too much experience with both M motors and turbo motors to push 10k intervals.

To my knowledge, this car should be on a 10k or 1/year interval for oil changes according to BMW.
Exactly. It may be a bit overkill, but with less and significantly cheaper oil, there's no reason not to. Small price to pay for possible increase in longevity.
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If you don't change your oil yourself between the "free" ones i think you're crazy. This is why I don't like used cars. 10,000 miles on an M car is lunacy IMO. I was in the bay the entire time w/ my tech when he did oil and rear diff, my fiancé could do both, it's that easy.
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If you don't change your oil yourself between the "free" ones i think you're crazy. This is why I don't like used cars. 10,000 miles on an M car is lunacy IMO. I was in the bay the entire time w/ my tech when he did oil and rear diff, my fiancé could do both, it's that easy.
The car is designed by individuals a lot smarter than most of the BMW owners. So, if they say 10K miles between services, then that's what it is. If you want to waste time and money on changing oil in between those times, then go ahead.

I wouldn't want to buy your car used, since it was not properly (according to manufacturer's suggestion) taken care of.
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If you don't change your oil yourself between the "free" ones i think you're crazy. This is why I don't like used cars. 10,000 miles on an M car is lunacy IMO. I was in the bay the entire time w/ my tech when he did oil and rear diff, my fiancé could do both, it's that easy.
The car is designed by individuals a lot smarter than most of the BMW owners. So, if they say 10K miles between services, then that's what it is. If you want to waste time and money on changing oil in between those times, then go ahead.

I wouldn't want to buy your car used, since it was not properly (according to manufacturer's suggestion) taken care of.
You must be new to cars, maint etc so I'll give you a pass.... Consider this my friend, 3 liters (very small) making 450HP, frequent visits to 7600rpm. Occasional visits to the track, insane temps (summer A/C on) and you are suggesting, it's "better" to leave oil in the engine w 9,800 miles on it VS change it halfway through? Imagine a moonless night, with a black sheet over your head, that what your oil looks like. The deal is one free change a year yes but that's not what's good for your car. If you want a solid reliable and loved car, mine is exactly the one I'd want. If you have a F8X car Flip, rethink your plan.
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You must be new to cars, maint etc so I'll give you a pass.... Consider this my friend, 3 liters (very small) making 450HP, frequent visits to 7600rpm. Occasional visits to the track, insane temps (summer A/C on) and you are suggesting, it's "better" to leave oil in the engine w 9,800 miles on it VS change it halfway through? Imagine a moonless night, with a black sheet over your head, that what your oil looks like. The deal is one free change a year yes but that's not what's good for your car. If you want a solid reliable and loved car, mine is exactly the one I'd want. If you have a F8X car Flip, rethink your plan.

I've been wondering about this and decided to wait till someone who knows this shit writes their views on the matter.
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Once you've cleared the initial 1200 mi service, what does it show for the next service interval upon startup? Obviously it's condition based service and will be dynamic but I was curious what the car says when you get it back as a baseline.
Mine say abt 15 k
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      09-01-2014, 12:34 AM   #13
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Once you've cleared the initial 1200 mi service, what does it show for the next service interval upon startup? Obviously it's condition based service and will be dynamic but I was curious what the car says when you get it back as a baseline.
Mine say abt 15 k
Lol Lups don't listen to them, fight the power haha
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Lol Lups don't listen to them, fight the power haha
No I was thinking about this actually earlier, that that seems quite long while with the car. I just choose not to ask it here, since I truly have no vocabulary for this shit, and my street cred has taken every hit possible over the years already.
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      09-01-2014, 12:59 AM   #15
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No you're good I promise, they don't make a synthetic oil on the planet I'd trust to do 15,000 miles, let alone 10,000... Piece of mind is priceless.
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Does differential oil ever get changed after initial 1200 mile service?
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Sure it does but that will be on your dime, or DIY. I watched that too, a drain plug and fill hole, that easy... There will be a How To soonish I'm sure. I can attest that unless you're rich, you don't need to pay labor for that one.
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Had my 1,200 mile service performed yesterday and the next interval, on start-up, showed 10,000 miles.
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The car is designed by individuals a lot smarter than most of the BMW owners. So, if they say 10K miles between services, then that's what it is. If you want to waste time and money on changing oil in between those times, then go ahead.

I wouldn't want to buy your car used, since it was not properly (according to manufacturer's suggestion) taken care of.
Say your not serious filip75.....

Surely changing oil at an interval that is before the manufactures stated recommended one, is not reason to eliminate a used car from selection.
In my humble estimation, it would go a long way in giving me insight to the owners maintenance attitude.

I am still waiting for my M4 Vert to ship but when my wife's 435 reached 2100miles I changed the oil and filter and had it analyzed by Blackstone Labs (as I always do once a year with much of my 2-3-4 wheel vehicle's).
Sun of a gun, it came back with a larger then normal amount of iron in the sump???
Now if you want to go around with that type of situation till 10k miles...so be it, not I.
Oil is cheap, in these BMW models it is VERY easy to change the oil & filter (yes a new drain plug is also needed each time in the current model M3 & M4). Having experienced problems with engine wear previously with MB and there recommended oil change intervals on my wife's ML320 (needed a total rebuild after 40K from the amount of oil it was burning) I don't look at the manufactures recommendation as "gospel".
To each there own as the saying goes
For more insight look at Blackstones web site for very informative articles.
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Say your not serious filip75.....

Surely changing oil at an interval that is before the manufactures stated recommended one, is not reason to eliminate a used car from selection.
In my humble estimation, it would go a long way in giving me insight to the owners maintenance attitude.

I am still waiting for my M4 Vert to ship but when my wife's 435 reached 2100miles I changed the oil and filter and had it analyzed by Blackstone Labs (as I always do once a year with much of my 2-3-4 wheel vehicle's).
Sun of a gun, it came back with a larger then normal amount of iron in the sump???
Now if you want to go around with that type of situation till 10k miles...so be it, not I.
Oil is cheap, in these BMW models it is VERY easy to change the oil & filter (yes a new drain plug is also needed each time in the current model M3 & M4). Having experienced problems with engine wear previously with MB and there recommended oil change intervals on my wife's ML320 (needed a total rebuild after 40K from the amount of oil it was burning) I don't look at the manufactures recommendation as "gospel".
To each there own as the saying goes
For more insight look at Blackstones web site for very informative articles.
No affiliation with Blackstone here, just a satisfied customer
Oil gets to an ideal state after running through the system for a while. For example, Redline oil reached its optimal use after 5-7k miles.

After all, it's a car. Drive it and treat it as it was designed to be used/ treated. After several years turn it in and get a new one. Rinse and repeat the process. Done.
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Oil gets to an ideal state after running through the system for a while. For example, Redline oil reached its optimal use after 5-7k miles.

After all, it's a car. Drive it and treat it as it was designed to be used/ treated. After several years turn it in and get a new one. Rinse and repeat the process. Done.
I have a 1980 BMW R100RT (Air Cooled)..Had it since new...Some us "Rinse & Repeat" some of us ride (drive) and enjoy. I agree I have always treated my machinery like they were designed, but what the use of purchasing quality if your going to rinse and repeat.
For that kind of view you can buy a Korean Automobile and bank the rest
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