oil change

rickyvig · 08-09-2010, 07:33 AM

can someone help me out here?

I have 2007 323i e90, warning signals are popping up on my dash saying I have low oil. I checked it and it says less than minimum which is not good.

I live in the eastend hamilton/stoney creek area, ontario. Can someone tell me a rough estimate of how much it will cost me for this?

Thanks,
Ricky

ctgazer · 08-09-2010, 08:18 AM

diy ~$50
dealer ~$110
mr.lube ~$90

TheDarkone · 08-09-2010, 08:22 AM

bottle of oil $10.00
DIY $50
Mr lube 90
dealer $110

Finding out that you ran your engine dry and cost you a $17,000 engine....

priceless.

MMachines · 08-09-2010, 08:22 AM

DIY for $50? I guess if you're more patient than me and order online because I got oil and filter at the dealer for ~$90 tax incl. Still would have been over 80 had I bought the oil at CT.

BMWNTHZST · 08-09-2010, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by rickyvig

can someone help me out here?

I have 2007 323i e90, warning signals are popping up on my dash saying I have low oil. I checked it and it says less than minimum which is not good.

I live in the eastend hamilton/stoney creek area, ontario. Can someone tell me a rough estimate of how much it will cost me for this?

Thanks,
Ricky

What are you asking? It sounds like all you need is a litre of oil. Go buy one for about $12 at the dealer.

ctgazer · 08-09-2010, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MovinUp

DIY for $50? I guess if you're more patient than me and order online because I got oil and filter at the dealer for ~$90 tax incl. Still would have been over 80 had I bought the oil at CT.

i actually got it from bmw maranello in vaughan you can get the oem filter and oil for ~$50..i think it came to $47 when i bought it back in may.

rickyvig · 08-09-2010, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDarkone

bottle of oil $10.00
DIY $50
Mr lube 90
dealer $110

Finding out that you ran your engine dry and cost you a $17,000 engine....

priceless.

$17,000 engine, oh shit.. I better take care of this today than.

Thanks,
Ricky

rickyvig · 08-09-2010, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWNTHZST

What are you asking? It sounds like all you need is a litre of oil. Go buy one for about $12 at the dealer.

I am not sure man, this is my first time having a BMW and I don't want to screw anything up, my apologies for not explaining well. I just started my car today and got a warning that my oil is low.

Thanks,
Ricky

ctgazer · 08-09-2010, 08:41 AM

what about the countdown? have you taken it for service? usually the dealer will do topups for free

rickyvig · 08-09-2010, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ctgazer

what about the countdown? have you taken it for service? usually the dealer will do topups for free

the funny thing is.. I just got this car about 2 weeks ago from a dealership. I will be contacting them first. I haven't taken this car for any service.

Thanks,
Ricky

BMWNTHZST · 08-09-2010, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by rickyvig

the funny thing is.. I just got this car about 2 weeks ago from a dealership. I will be contacting them first. I haven't taken this car for any service.

Thanks,
Ricky

The dealer will top it up for sure for you then.

By the way, you should always keep an extra litre of oil in the trunk.

Good luck!

SGxi · 08-09-2010, 08:50 AM

You just need to top it up, but if you still get an error after your top-up, there is a good chance that your oil level sensor failed.

rickyvig · 08-09-2010, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWNTHZST

The dealer will top it up for sure for you then.

By the way, you should always keep an extra litre of oil in the trunk.

Good luck!

I bought my 323i from Haldimand motors in Cayuga, I got a good price there. it's 2007 so it shouldn't eat too much oil right now. Any vehicle you buy from Haldimand motors, they give you 30 day warranty mechanical so I am also assuming they will top up the oil for me and change the filter.

Thanks though, really appreciate it.

rickyvig · 08-09-2010, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SGxi

You just need to top it up, but if you still get an error after your top-up, there is a good chance that your oil level sensor failed.

if my oil level sensor goes corrupt than I can get it replaced for free since it falls under the mechanical category. I have warranty on this car still remaining.

Thanks,
Ricky

peanuboy · 08-09-2010, 09:28 AM

your car is 07 meaning you still have factory bumper to bumper warranty, no?
I'd take it to a dealer to replace a faulty oil sensor

rickyvig · 08-09-2010, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by peanuboy

your car is 07 meaning you still have factory bumper to bumper warranty, no?
I'd take it to a dealer to replace a faulty oil sensor

yup, I have 1 month bumper to bumper warranty.

mimik · 08-09-2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWNTHZST

The dealer will top it up for sure for you then.

By the way, you should always keep an extra litre of oil in the trunk.

Good luck!

Agree. All it needs is a top up. Depending on when they last changed oil/filter, you could do that as well but I believe a top up of oil is all that is required.

Bimmer Al · 08-10-2010, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by rickyvig

can someone help me out here?

I have 2007 323i e90, warning signals are popping up on my dash saying I have low oil. I checked it and it says less than minimum which is not good.

I live in the eastend hamilton/stoney creek area, ontario. Can someone tell me a rough estimate of how much it will cost me for this?

Thanks,
Ricky

Is this a serious post? You own a car but do not know what to do if you are low on oil? Buy a litre of oil and put it in ASAP. Then get your car checked for leaks by a reputable dealer or garage.

rickyvig · 08-10-2010, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Al

Is this a serious post? You own a car but do not know what to do if you are low on oil? Buy a litre of oil and put it in ASAP. Then get your car checked for leaks by a reputable dealer or garage.

yes, this is a serious post. I just bought the car 2 weeks ago and I had a feeling my sensor is just all screwed up so I was worried.

jasonintoronto · 08-10-2010, 09:06 AM

just take it to a dealer.

rickyvig · 08-10-2010, 09:20 AM

yup, I called my local dealer and they said to bring it in so they can troubleshoot it with the keyfob, apparently that's all they need. Thanks for all the support guys!

323Guy · 08-13-2010, 01:42 PM

This morning I went to BMW Toronto to get my oil topped off. I told them I didnt purchase my car from them. I gave them my keys, told them the story (i didnt even give them my name) and in 10 minutes I was off with oil gauge at 'max'. I was fully ready to pay for the top off service but they just smiled and sent me on my way. Thanks for the excellent experience.

That dealership rocks!!

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rickyvig Private 22 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 323i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hamilton,ON iTrader: (0)	yup, I called my local dealer and they said to bring it in so they can troubleshoot it with the keyfob, apparently that's all they need. Thanks for all the support guys! __________________ Ricky Vig Hamilton, ON rickyvig@rogers.blackberry.net
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323Guy Enlisted Member 4 Rep 47 Posts Drives: '06 323i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	This morning I went to BMW Toronto to get my oil topped off. I told them I didnt purchase my car from them. I gave them my keys, told them the story (i didnt even give them my name) and in 10 minutes I was off with oil gauge at 'max'. I was fully ready to pay for the top off service but they just smiled and sent me on my way. Thanks for the excellent experience. That dealership rocks!!
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