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No, there is nothing wrong with doing an early oil change.
Well, other than possibly throwing away good oil and money and time. But then, it's your money and time. The only real question is, why do it? If it's for technical reasons, then you need to know or read up on the technical info before simply guessing at which mileage to change the oil and filter. If it's for emotional reasons, then there is no need for any actual data, like an oil analysis for example. For me, I changed the oil in my E46, A4, and 135i when the cars computer calculated that it's time to change the oil and filter, using the variety of sensor data and ECU algorithms. I'll be doing the same with my 335i Msport. It may sound too cold and calculating to let the ECU make that decision, but it's been working just fine for BMW since the intro of the E46 nearly 15yrs ago. And yet, we haven't heard or been reading that those old E46's are prone to oil related failures, or excessive oil use with high mileage. Seems BMW's engineers were correct on that one, even though we know they don't get everything right. |
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I'm still waiting for my car to change the 'miles to service' from 14,000. It's been 2.5 months and 3,200 miles and she hasn't budged. Something is amiss methinks...
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I am currently about to hit 13,000 miles on my ride, and my car is telling me I am not scheduled a oil change for another 3000 miles. Does that sound about right? 16,000 for my very first oil change?
Also, I had to add in 1 quart of oil 2 separate times already. One time I was driving to Vegas last June, and another time 6 months from then. A light came on telling me to add 1 quart oil, stopped off at a auto zone, grabbed oil added in and been good since. Does seem awfully long but I guess if that's when its due, then I'll take it in then. |
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12-06-2012, 09:03 AM | #32 |
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Mine is the same, I'm at 13K with 3K left to go. Base interval is 15K. It's a condition based system, so it will indicate less miles if you drive it harder.
I haven't had to add any oil at all yet. It still reads full. I think the N55 engine uses more than the N20 based on posts here. Also, if you are low on oil, the dealer will add it for you if you stop by. That's part of the 4 year maintenance that is included with the car. |
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12-29-2012, 11:29 AM | #33 | |
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im at 14,800 and car says next service is in 1,400 miles! Think its calculating the 2 quarts that I have added in the past?
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I think the CBS logic in the car looks at how you drive your car and the condition of the oil. I remember someone saying that their CBS wanted the oil changed at 12,000 miles. |
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Just had my oil changed out-of-cycle at 7500 miles. Just couldn't deal with going 15k for the first oil change, whether it's OK or not.
The SA tried to talk me out of it, saying there was no point, and he may be right. He also said the computer monitors your driving style to know when it's due. Here's a potentially stupid question: I obviously didn't want the service reminder reset or it would go another 15,000 miles, defeating the purpose of the in-between oil change. Is there any way to know for sure that the oil was changed, other than watching it happen? I dropped my car off for the day to get some software updates taken care of too. If the SA is totally convinced it doesn't need an oil change, I can imagine him saying they did it, when they didn't (I don't know him personally, so it's not a character judgement). |
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Why doo you think the SA would try to talk you out of an added expense only to then take your money but not change your oil? |
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And I somewhat buy into the theory that BMW only care about the first 4 years or 50k that they're responsible for. It makes sense. Making a car that will last forever isn't in their best interest. My question wasn't whether or not I should have the oil changed; it was: Since the computer wasn't reset, is there any way to guarantee the work was done other than watching it happen? Last edited by c.cash; 03-12-2013 at 12:12 AM.. |
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With that being said, it's still just an estimate. |
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03-12-2013, 10:14 AM | #42 |
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I expected mine to be more frequent than the average since I drive really hard plus track once a month.
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Lastly, I doubt the car will ever tell you to bring it in much earlier than 15,000 miles considering BMW is footing the bill. |
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03-12-2013, 12:07 PM | #44 |
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I've always changed our N55 equipped vehicles at 7,500 and let the dealer do it at the 15k mark. Waste of money? Maybe. But I enjoy the quality time I get to spend with the vehicle and it's not really that much when I do the change myself. I enjoy it actually.
We are about to have our first N55 equipped vehicle, an X3, go past 40k miles. Thus I'll be doing the oil changes on my own dime from here on out. Anyone know what a dealer would charge just to reset the oil life parameter? I can see them wanting something crazy. Wish there was a way to manually do the reset myself. |
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