Servicing

Mollox · 08-26-2009, 11:57 AM

Hi,

Can anyone give me an idea how much dealers typically charge for oil as part of a service? I believe its 8L that's required?

Have never provided my own oil before but Opie have a great deal at the moment - 8L delivered for under £68 and so I sense an opportunity to get one up on the bloody car and save a couple of quid, with a service just over the horizon

Ta

Neil McRae · 08-26-2009, 05:27 PM

i always provide my own oil.

Mollox · 08-27-2009, 03:23 AM

How does that price sound Neil?

Hayzi · 08-27-2009, 04:33 AM

Neil

Do you know what the best oil is to put in?

Mollox · 08-27-2009, 04:48 AM

I believe it to be:

"Castrol EDGE 10W-60 for special BMW M-Series engines"

Just had a note back from my dealer telling me they charge £19.07 a litre so assuming 8 litres, that would make £152 vs £68 delivered from Opie. Near enough half price and not to be sneered at

Hayzi · 08-27-2009, 05:45 AM

I'll get mine from there too then ready for the running in service. Trouble is only another 700 miles to go, PMSL

Neil McRae · 08-27-2009, 12:31 PM

mine goes in for running in tomorrow. But as the stealer is paying for it I haven't bought any oil.

Yes 10W60 Edge is the oil to use I get mine from Opie register at BMWLAND.CO.UK and use your details to get a discount.

Just make sure you tell the dealer NOT to overfill as its very bad for the car.

Neil.

Speedtrap · 08-27-2009, 01:39 PM

Best is Castrol TWS 10w 60. You will need at least 9litres.

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Mollox Private 10 Rep 82 Posts Drives: Sparkling Graphite E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Servicing - Oil cost Hi, Can anyone give me an idea how much dealers typically charge for oil as part of a service? I believe its 8L that's required? Have never provided my own oil before but Opie have a great deal at the moment - 8L delivered for under £68 and so I sense an opportunity to get one up on the bloody car and save a couple of quid, with a service just over the horizon Ta
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Mollox Private 10 Rep 82 Posts Drives: Sparkling Graphite E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	How does that price sound Neil?
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Mollox Private 10 Rep 82 Posts Drives: Sparkling Graphite E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	I believe it to be: "Castrol EDGE 10W-60 for special BMW M-Series engines" Just had a note back from my dealer telling me they charge £19.07 a litre so assuming 8 litres, that would make £152 vs £68 delivered from Opie. Near enough half price and not to be sneered at
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Hayzi Private First Class 12 Rep 159 Posts Drives: 09 E92, BMW S1000 RR Bike Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I'll get mine from there too then ready for the running in service. Trouble is only another 700 miles to go, PMSL
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Neil McRae BMW Motorsport 235 Rep 2,225 Posts Drives: BMW ///M4 F82 / BMW ///M5 F10 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Surrey iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 BMW M5 CP [0.00] 2015 BMW M4 [10.00]	mine goes in for running in tomorrow. But as the stealer is paying for it I haven't bought any oil. Yes 10W60 Edge is the oil to use I get mine from Opie register at BMWLAND.CO.UK and use your details to get a discount. Just make sure you tell the dealer NOT to overfill as its very bad for the car. Neil. __________________ -- Neil J. //McRae -- Alive and Kicking -- neil at DOMINO.ORG --///M ARMY M5 CP Alpine White -- M2 LBB -- M4 DCT CP Alpine White
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Speedtrap Lieutenant Colonel 57 Rep 1,798 Posts Drives: A very fast car :) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Best is Castrol TWS 10w 60. You will need at least 9litres. __________________
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