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Sedans BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series Oil Questions
258 messages, Last post on May 09, 2009 at 6:40 PM
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As I mentioned in a previous post, I just bought a 2006 330i with 24,000 kms on it. I have heard conflicting opinions on how often I should have an oil change done. The service manager suggested every 12000kms, but I feel that is far too high. Thoughts?
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Replying to: brianaudi (Aug 28, 2007 9:25 am)
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Replying to: blueguydotcom (Aug 28, 2007 9:37 am) |
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Replying to: blueguydotcom (Aug 28, 2007 9:37 am) The one year mark is not okay according to the dealer, Rather, it's when the car tells you the oil change is due.
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Replying to: carnaught (Aug 30, 2007 9:47 am) Who loses by you getting an early oil change? You lose cash/time, the dealer makes extra money and BMW is none-the-wiser of the dealer's duplicity. Who loses if you don't get the extra-undeeded oil change? The dealer loses extra money. BMW has a multi-billion dollar product-line to protect. Do you think they'd advise you to avoid oil changes if they were really necessary? The e46 came out in 1998 and with it came BMW's engine system that monitors your oil and pushes you to get a change at appropriate times. 9 years later have you ever met an e46 owner/former-owner who had engine problems attributed to following BMW's oil change schedule? no, you haven't. BMW might know a thing or two...they did design the car and they've got about a decade of experience following the once-a-year oil change schedule.
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Replying to: blueguydotcom (Aug 30, 2007 4:41 pm) But... since I lease it may end up to be someone else's problem.
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Replying to: carnaught (Aug 30, 2007 6:41 pm) gas insurance tires payments That's it. You should not have a single dollar of maintenance expenses on a leased BMW. Follow the manufacturer. The dealer is a liar and he is looking to make money off you.
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Replying to: blueguydotcom (Aug 30, 2007 9:05 pm) Not sure I follow you, if the dealer is advising me NOT to have the oil change till the car "tells you" to.
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