[MPR]

Originally Posted by danallxt

That's a personal decision you're gonna have to make. If you want to use something other than the 0-20 BMW oil spec, then you are gonna have to do it yourself. One plus of doing the oil change yourself is it will take far less time, but then of course you are paying for the oil/filter yourself, your call. If time is no concern, and you wish to stick with the BMW spec oil i see no reason not to have the dealer do it...assuming you trust the quality of work, but then how difficult is that task?

Yeah, my biggest thing is trusting a 9-5er on my car. Think I'm going to stick with DIY..$100 isn't breaking the bank and I have free time.

ZM240i my local dealer also has a good reputation and does enthusiast events on occasion. My buddy took his 2010 M3 for service there for the 10 years he had it and said they are great. But doing it yourself, you know there's no chance of unknown stuff happening.

[OriginalFake]

Do you all have experiences with dealerships messing up an oil change?

[MPR]

Originally Posted by OriginalFake

Do you all have experiences with dealerships messing up an oil change?

I have never been to a dealer for any type of service.

My BRZ went to a performance shop that specializes in Subarus twice, once for a clutch replacement and once for a wheel hub and AC condenser replacement. I did oil, trans, diff, brake fluid/pads myself.

[OriginalFake]

Originally Posted by MPR

I have never been to a dealer for any type of service.

My BRZ went to a performance shop that specializes in Subarus twice, once for a clutch replacement and once for a wheel hub and AC condenser replacement. I did oil, trans, diff, brake fluid/pads myself.

How many cars have your owned? Prior to having BMWs, I did all of the service on my own cars but since they offer it, why wouldn't I take advantage of it?

[Xspeedracer]

Fortunately I have a lift and keys to the shop after hours

[MPR]

Originally Posted by OriginalFake

How many cars have your owned? Prior to having BMWs, I did all of the service on my own cars but since they offer it, why wouldn't I take advantage of it?

6 cars since getting my license in 1998.

It's a matter of spending $90 and DIY knowing what happened or saving $90 and hoping for the best. Granted, odds are probably low of having an issue, but you never know if the tech is having a shitty day.

In most cases in life I'm an optimist, but with cars I always fear the worst when in someone else's hands.

[OriginalFake]

Originally Posted by MPR

6 cars since getting my license in 1998.

It's a matter of spending $90 and DIY knowing what happened or saving $90 and hoping for the best. Granted, odds are probably low of having an issue, but you never know if the tech is having a shitty day.

In most cases in life I'm an optimist, but with cars I always fear the worst when in someone else's hands.

That's definitely fair. I don't feel like taking my car to a BMW dealership for an oil change is a "hoping for the best" sort of scenario though. I've been going to the same dealership for the last five years and have had no issues.

Now if I was driving a Honda or something I would probably be a bit hesitant to have it serviced there but BMW hasn't done me wrong yet.

[bobkat09]

Just did my first oil change and was surprised to find that the oil plug was only finger tight.

Can’t believe that there wasn’t oil leaking from the plug.

[MPR]

What oil are you guys using with summer around the corner?

On the fence with 0w20 or going thicker.

LiquiMoly?

[XC3LLR8]

Originally Posted by MPR

What oil are you guys using with summer around the corner?

On the fence with 0w20 or going thicker.

LiquiMoly?

Castrol 5w/30 Euro Formula - year round
7,500 mile intervals

[MPR]

Originally Posted by XC3LLR8

Castrol 5w/30 Euro Formula - year round
7,500 mile intervals

Where do you buy it?

[XC3LLR8]

Originally Posted by MPR

Where do you buy it?

https://a.co/d/3zwhoUP

Filter: Mann HU 6022z

[danallxt]

Originally Posted by OriginalFake

Do you all have experiences with dealerships messing up an oil change?

in over 50 years of driving, I've only had 2 oil changes done by a shop, one of em was this BMW since it was a freebe....did not have them put 0-20 in it.

[danallxt]

Originally Posted by MPR

Where do you buy it?

that oil is pretty common in most auto parts stores or even Wal mart

[OriginalFake]

Originally Posted by danallxt

in over 50 years of driving, I've only had 2 oil changes done by a shop, one of em was this BMW since it was a freebe....did not have them put 0-20 in it.

That wasn't my question though.

[MPR]

Originally Posted by XC3LLR8

https://a.co/d/3zwhoUP

https://a.co/d/dPwFofJ

Thanks, this is much cheaper than the first LiquiMoly oil change package I bought.

This oil meets the spec of non-US B58's?

[XC3LLR8]

Originally Posted by MPR

Thanks, this is much cheaper than the first LiquiMoly oil change package I bought.

This oil meets the spec of non-US B58's?

It meets BMW LL 01. Probably doesn’t meet the standard for LL 04, which is exactly why I want it. Higher SAPS over MPG efficiency is my preference.

[Pentland]

Originally Posted by MPR

Thanks, this is much cheaper than the first LiquiMoly oil change package I bought.

This oil meets the spec of non-US B58's?

No.
UK engines call for 0W 30 BMW Longlife 12FE or 17+FE ACEA C2 or ACEA C5
There is a separate thread on this subject.

I can’t confirm if other European countries call for the same spec. check the manual.

[MPR]

Originally Posted by Pentland

No.
UK engines call for 0W 30 BMW Longlife 12FE or 17+FE ACEA C2 or ACEA C5
There is a separate thread on this subject.

I can’t confirm if other European countries call for the same spec. check the manual.

Thanks buddy. I don't think the 0w/5w makes a difference in spring/summer, right? If so I may just go with a 0w30 that meets BMW spec.

[danallxt]

Originally Posted by OriginalFake

That wasn't my question though.

Which question? ya had more than one, besides i wasn't aware this thread was for exclusive responses to your questions only.

Anyway...cars owned....approx 35.

[CarPoor]

Originally Posted by danallxt

Which question? ya had more than one, besides i wasn't aware this thread was for exclusive responses to your questions only.

Anyway...cars owned....approx 35.

27 now for me not including ones for my wife.

[CarPoor]

Originally Posted by XC3LLR8

It meets BMW LL 01. Probably doesn’t meet the standard for LL 04, which is exactly why I want it. Higher SAPS over MPG efficiency is my preference.

What about the LSPI? I joke, but also I don’t think that flavor of Castrol is higher in any SAPS than calcium. I have some in the stash though so maybe I’ll get a VOA on it. I use it in our 21 JLU Rubicon.

On to changing the oil in the G42, I just did the lone wheel on the ramp and then dropped it to the floor to drain. My QuickJack is too short for this wheel base. Got 6.5 quarts out. Will try next time with both ramps and measure what I pull out.

I did a UOA on the factory fill that was in for 189 miles and can post if there’s any interest.