When am I supposed to get my oil changed?

gymtime · 08-29-2016, 06:28 PM

I have a 2013 e92 M3

Right now I just hit a little over 20,000 miles. I just realized that I can't even remember the last time I got an oil change. My car is supposed to tell me right? I think I remember the last few oil changes it told me and sent me an e-mail.

I check the service info in the nav and it says:

Oil:
06/2017
in 10,000 miles

That seems a little far away, I would have put definitely over 20,000 miles on since the last oil change. Also my car keeps burning through oil and I keep having to add more.

///Motown · 08-29-2016, 06:53 PM

i would change it now if i were you. but I'm also changing mine every 5k miles. you should at least change it once a year.

buddy211 · 08-29-2016, 07:14 PM

I would recommend every 5k miles as well. The 15k miles that bmws recommends is absurd.

Ink09 · 08-29-2016, 08:14 PM

5-7K is probly the norm for most people on this forum. I usually shoot for 6-7K on mine. I agree the 15K interval BMW puts out is just crazy.

kaede · 08-29-2016, 08:29 PM

If in doubt, just change it. Because Why not? Have a peace of mind knowing that it is done period.

Personally I change the oil no more than 10k km (around 6k miles). Seemingly overkill, but again, peace of mind. Cheers!

Helmsman · 08-30-2016, 04:34 AM

Falling into the line; changing every 800k km/5k miles i.e. 3 times as often as BMWs rek schedule. Because nice feeling + make the car possible to sell one day.

BimmerRookie · 08-30-2016, 07:31 AM

You were waiting for your car to tell you that you need an oil change?

Thik · 08-30-2016, 07:43 AM

5K change interval is absurd. Change your oil after every drive or 30 miles. Cheap insurance.

JFB · 08-30-2016, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Thik

5K change interval is absurd. Change your oil after every drive or 30 miles. Cheap insurance.

+1. Also change it during your 30 mile drive if you can...

EJT86 · 08-30-2016, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by JFB

+1. Also change it during your 30 mile drive if you can...

Rookies! Install a reservoir in the trunk fill it with oil. Then leave the drain plugs off and drive. You'll be dumping that bad oil on the street so saves you in having to dispose of it and you'll be pumping fresh oil "intravenously" while you drive
Plus it'll be easy to find your way home

kb9uwu · 08-30-2016, 08:31 AM

There's really no reason to change it more than once a year, but yes OP, change your oil

Umi|all|day · 08-30-2016, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by kb9uwu

There's really no reason to change it more than once a year, but yes OP, change your oil

Wooooaahhhh no way. This is my first time seeing a non sarcastic response from you

BimmerRookie · 08-30-2016, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Noob4sure

Wooooaahhhh no way. This is my first time seeing a non sarcastic response from you

You must be new here...

kb9uwu · 08-30-2016, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerRookie

You must be new here...

If the nickname fits...

Rbembas_M3 · 08-30-2016, 01:35 PM

Yes I was told by a BMW mechanic around 7000 miles and only use Liqui Moly 10W-60

kb9uwu · 08-30-2016, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rbembas_M3

Yes I was told by a BMW mechanic around 7000 miles and only use Liqui Moly 10W-60

So those of us who use the BMW recommended oil (not Liqui Moly) are doing it wrong?

smh...

EJT86 · 08-30-2016, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kb9uwu

So those of us who use the BMW recommended oil (not Liqui Moly) are doing it wrong?

smh...

Yes you are! You probably don't even know Jiffy lube will change your oil at a fraction of the price...sucker

burtonsbs5114 · 08-30-2016, 03:32 PM

I change my oil every 3,000 miles as my express lube guy tells me. I think he said he uses 5w40 dino oil???

Chewbaccam · 08-30-2016, 04:04 PM

I just wait until I see white or blue smoke come out of the exhaust. That's how the car tells you when to change oil right?

nachob · 08-30-2016, 05:39 PM

I drive about 10-12k per year and change the oil around January 1 and June 30. Easy to remember and the interval is 5-6k per change. Since the BMW interval is ludicrous 15k, you are safe and much easier to remember since your maintenance counter won't help you. Just change it during Christmas break and mid summer.... Boom! Easy peezy lemon squeezy!

Apex Everything · 08-30-2016, 06:28 PM

When I had my Camaro I did every 5000. I go my wifes Subaru every 5000. When I got the M3 I heard the crazy 15000, so I up'd my threshold on the M3 to 7000.

Groundpilot · 08-30-2016, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerRookie

You were waiting for your car to tell you that you need an oil change?

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gymtime Private First Class 58 Rep 138 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	When am I supposed to get my oil changed? I have a 2013 e92 M3 Right now I just hit a little over 20,000 miles. I just realized that I can't even remember the last time I got an oil change. My car is supposed to tell me right? I think I remember the last few oil changes it told me and sent me an e-mail. I check the service info in the nav and it says: Oil: 06/2017 in 10,000 miles That seems a little far away, I would have put definitely over 20,000 miles on since the last oil change. Also my car keeps burning through oil and I keep having to add more.
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Ink09 First Lieutenant 44 Rep 323 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3 DCT / 84 E30 318i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	5-7K is probly the norm for most people on this forum. I usually shoot for 6-7K on mine. I agree the 15K interval BMW puts out is just crazy.
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kaede Captain 81 Rep 734 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Vancouver BC iTrader: (0)	If in doubt, just change it. Because Why not? Have a peace of mind knowing that it is done period. Personally I change the oil no more than 10k km (around 6k miles). Seemingly overkill, but again, peace of mind. Cheers! __________________ 94' NSX - Garage Queen 97' Integra Type R - Track Warrior (Sold) 01' BMW E39 M5 (Sold), 2x 02' BMW E39 M5 (Sold & sold) 08' E90 M3 6MT - DD 13' W212 E63 AMG Wagon
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Helmsman Major General 4486 Rep 7,130 Posts Drives: 2011 AW E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Stockholm, Sweden iTrader: (0)	Falling into the line; changing every 800k km/5k miles i.e. 3 times as often as BMWs rek schedule. Because nice feeling + make the car possible to sell one day.
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Thik First Lieutenant 141 Rep 371 Posts Drives: 2010 Space Grey E92 M3 6spd Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	5K change interval is absurd. Change your oil after every drive or 30 miles. Cheap insurance. __________________ Check out my YouTube channel chronicling all the driving fun in my E92 M3!
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kb9uwu Supreme Czar 309 Rep 779 Posts Drives: AW E90 M3 6MT (GONE) Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Central Illinois iTrader: (0)	There's really no reason to change it more than once a year, but yes OP, change your oil
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nachob Brigadier General 2316 Rep 4,341 Posts Drives: 2004 330i ZHP, 2022 Cayman T Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California iTrader: (5)	I drive about 10-12k per year and change the oil around January 1 and June 30. Easy to remember and the interval is 5-6k per change. Since the BMW interval is ludicrous 15k, you are safe and much easier to remember since your maintenance counter won't help you. Just change it during Christmas break and mid summer.... Boom! Easy peezy lemon squeezy!
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Apex Everything Banned 190 Rep 462 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: A place iTrader: (3)	When I had my Camaro I did every 5000. I go my wifes Subaru every 5000. When I got the M3 I heard the crazy 15000, so I up'd my threshold on the M3 to 7000.
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