Oil Change advice

SROC3 · 11-26-2006, 02:37 AM

So, when should do my first oil change? Should I just use the onboard comp to determine and add quarts as needed? I found varying opinions on this. Any firm advice would be great as I do want the car to last and perform its best.

sdbcerda · 11-26-2006, 02:46 AM

I changed my oil at 5k and 10k. The dealer charged around $70 for the oil change. While I check the oil level with the onboard computer I never had to add oil.

HRC · 11-26-2006, 03:03 AM

So far, I changed the oil myself at 1301 and 8800. The dealer changed it at 14300. Im currently a little past 17K, I plan on changing myself again at 21800.

Danny

HRC · 11-26-2006, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdbcerda

I changed my oil at 5k and 10k. The dealer charged around $70 for the oil change. While I check the oil level with the onboard computer I never had to add oil.

Hey Sergio! How's it going bud?

Danny

SROC3 · 11-26-2006, 03:14 AM

thanks for the advice everyone

I guess I'll do mine at 1200 and see what happens.

ALTWheelsE90 · 11-26-2006, 03:47 AM

Most turbo vehicle owners regardless of vehicle manufacturer will highly suggest getting rid of your "baby" oil after 1000 - 1500 miles. A turbo motor should not have its oil changed only every 15k if you want it to survive.

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sdbcerda Private 0 Rep 63 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alameda, California iTrader: (0)	I changed my oil at 5k and 10k. The dealer charged around $70 for the oil change. While I check the oil level with the onboard computer I never had to add oil. __________________ 2006 E90 330i Arctic, Beige Leather, Burl Walnut, Sport pkg, Steptronic, Premium pkg, Nav, Heated seats, Fold down rear seats, Satellite Radio.
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SROC3 The limit of adhesion is my home. 1702 Rep 3,778 Posts Drives: Like a Boss. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: three.one.zero iTrader: (1)	thanks for the advice everyone I guess I'll do mine at 1200 and see what happens. __________________ 2019 X3 xDrive30i Glacier Silver \| Cognac w/ Fine Cove \| MSport \| Premium \| Dynamic Handling PKG \| Drive Assist \| HK w/ Bavsound Upgrade \|
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