oil change

tmntmn · 08-15-2008, 03:58 PM

Ok guys this is my first BMW i been driving honda and acura for the last 7yrs, so when i check with the service department they said they change the oil every 15k that sound a little to long for a high rev engine in an e92 m3.

i was wondering if anyone change your oil them self or pay the dealer to do it after how many miles?

thanks

GT3 Tim · 08-15-2008, 08:25 PM

I WILL be changing my oil, but I am only at 600 miles. I plan to change mine every 5K or less. So looks like I will be doing two changes between dealer changes.

I think 15K(or so) is ridiculous for an oil change. Yeah, they lubricating properties of the oil is still good at 15K, but the issue is the additives in the oil that get consumed....plus fuel contamination, etc.

I will be changing mine for sure every 5K or less. I can't help you out with parts or procedure yet....

If you do find something...such as procedure and parts numbers (oil filter, etc.), please share.

tmntmn · 08-15-2008, 08:38 PM

Tischer has a complete set of 9qts and filter for e9x m3 i think im going to have to order some in the next couple months i have about 900miles so far i pick it up on august 4th

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tmntmn ///M 160 Rep 1,867 Posts Drives: e92 M3/M-DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (6)	oil change Ok guys this is my first BMW i been driving honda and acura for the last 7yrs, so when i check with the service department they said they change the oil every 15k that sound a little to long for a high rev engine in an e92 m3. i was wondering if anyone change your oil them self or pay the dealer to do it after how many miles? thanks
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GT3 Tim Moderator 94 Rep 1,920 Posts Drives: 2014 MB E63S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	I WILL be changing my oil, but I am only at 600 miles. I plan to change mine every 5K or less. So looks like I will be doing two changes between dealer changes. I think 15K(or so) is ridiculous for an oil change. Yeah, they lubricating properties of the oil is still good at 15K, but the issue is the additives in the oil that get consumed....plus fuel contamination, etc. I will be changing mine for sure every 5K or less. I can't help you out with parts or procedure yet.... If you do find something...such as procedure and parts numbers (oil filter, etc.), please share. __________________ Tim <--- apparently likes "3" cars 2014 E63S -- The Rocket 2014 F30 328i -- Kids car 2008 E90 M3 -- Sold 2004 GT3 -- Sold 1997 M3/4 -- Sold 1995 M3 -- Sold
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tmntmn ///M 160 Rep 1,867 Posts Drives: e92 M3/M-DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (6)	Tischer has a complete set of 9qts and filter for e9x m3 i think im going to have to order some in the next couple months i have about 900miles so far i pick it up on august 4th
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