[zzyjason]

When is the time I should change my oil? (First bmw owner)
Read somewhere the mileages that recommended from bmw are way too high etc etc
Currently at 4300miles

[TJZ67201]

This video answers a lot. Depends on how you drive and many other variables (frequent short trips, long time idling, etc). The car itself does a good job calculating your oil life based on idle time and other driving factors.

IMO, definitely would not wait for 10k miles. I drive hard anyways so I'm going to stick with about 5 - 6k mile intervals after break-in with high quality oil that meets BMW's spec. If you're just leasing or planning on trading in the next few years, then you can wait 10k miles…and just pass the long term issues onto the next owner(s) lol

[zzyjason]

Originally Posted by TJZ67201

This video answers a lot. Depends on how you drive and many other variables (frequent short trips, long time idling, etc). The car itself does a good job calculating your oil life based on idle time and other driving factors.

IMO, definitely would not wait for 10k miles. I drive hard anyways so I'm going to stick with about 5 - 6k mile intervals after break-in with high quality oil that meets BMW's spec. If you're just leasing or planning on trading in the next few years, then you can wait 10k miles…and just pass the long term issues onto the next owner(s) lol

Hahah. Thanks! Nah I don't drive it rough but I do want To take care of my car.
I probably doing 7k then.

[bobkat09]

I do 5k miles. It might be a little bit of overkill but gives me peace of mind. And also easy to remember change intervals.

[allfitat55]

I just got mine and Service is every 15,000Kms but the 1st oil change is at 30,000. Must be good bloody oil to last 30K The only other vechical that does 30K oil changes are my Prime mover truck I used drive for work pulling 68 Ton.

[danallxt]

Originally Posted by allfitat55

I just got mine and Service is every 15,000Kms but the 1st oil change is at 30,000. Must be good bloody oil to last 30K The only other vechical that does 30K oil changes are my Prime mover truck I used drive for work pulling 68 Ton.

Huh???you sure about that?
Oil change is part of the first service....at least here in the US.

[allfitat55]

Originally Posted by danallxt

Huh???you sure about that?
Oil change is part of the first service....at least here in the US.

As per my app and on the idrive system

[Red_sir]

Originally Posted by allfitat55

As per my app and on the idrive system
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Interesting. I'm seeing something very different on my app in Canada. I certainly wouldn't wait until 30k km for the first oil change!

[allfitat55]

Originally Posted by Red_sir

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Interesting. I'm seeing something very different on my app in Canada. I certainly wouldn't wait until 30k km for the first oil change!

I normally do my changes every 5K (km) Will be interesting to see if the onboard computer changes the intervals depending on my driving style

[Dinosoar]

Every 5K for me...AND, I am changing weight during Summer to 5-30, back to 0-20 for Winter. I'll end up having a climate change (LOL) standard than a mileage standard as I don't drive that much.

However, to answer your question...5K, IMO.

I just pulled out the factory oil at my first 5000-mile change and less than 5L came out! Other sources say over 5L, specifically 5.2L to 5.3L. Is BMW that cheap, or did my B48 burn off that much oil???

She's topped off now.

[allfitat55]

Originally Posted by Dinosoar

I just pulled out the factory oil at my first 5000-mile change and less than 5L came out! Other sources say over 5L, specifically 5.2L to 5.3L. Is BMW that cheap, or did my B48 burn off that much oil???

She's topped off now.

I think I read a reply in a different thread to this problem that some oil stays in the engine and oil cooler even when you drain it. You never get rid of all it during a change.

Next time I would check the oil level before the change to see if it registering lower before draining

[dummyhalf]

Originally Posted by allfitat55

I normally do my changes every 5K (km) Will be interesting to see if the onboard computer changes the intervals depending on my driving style

Have you decided what oil you'll use for your changes?

Also curious to know what the Australian owner's manual states for oil weight.

[allfitat55]

Originally Posted by dummyhalf

Have you decided what oil you'll use for your changes?

Also curious to know what the Australian owner's manual states for oil weight.

Not yet I will go to my normal guy and he will check it on his computer when its due.

[allfitat55]

Originally Posted by dummyhalf

Have you decided what oil you'll use for your changes?

Also curious to know what the Australian owner's manual states for oil weight.

So according to the manual

Oil spec's are

BMW Longlife -12 FE or BMW long Life 17 FE+
SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-30