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      12-11-2019, 12:30 PM   #1
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Oil change maintaince correct timing?

So I got my car new 02/2019, got the first break in oil change 03/2019 but because the 2018 I got was in 2019 the computer kept showing go get another oil change despite having only 4K miles on it. So I got my second oil change 04/2019. I went recently to dealer to get my schedule maintainece but they said I'm not due till 7k more miles or April/2020? Is this correct? I tho it was 10k miles. I'm currently at 10100. I might go dealer again to ask another service advisor . Is there any additional service or things I need to look at after reaching 10k miles? I want to keep my car well maintained so I don't get issues later down the roads. Thanks
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      12-11-2019, 12:49 PM   #2
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You dealer is correct. The 4/2019 oil change was one year from the date of manufacture. Your next oil change started out at 4/2020 or 10,000 miles from the last oil change which ever comes first. The mileage of 10,000 miles from the last oil change is changed depending on your actually driving conditions.
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      12-11-2019, 01:28 PM   #3
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Regardless of the computer, I've opted to change the oil and filter in my non-tracked M2 roughly every 5,000 miles and only use Shell V-Power fuel. I always change it right before it goes into my non-heated garage for the three winter month (insurance discount for non-use).

For winter storage, I use the following:
CTEK MUS-4.3 battery tender (no longer available) which appears to be the same one BMW markets under their own name. I also bought the CTEK Comfort Connect Extension Cable so the wiring could be fished down next to the manifold opening rather than closing the hood on the wiring.

Wider tire racks due to rear tire size:
https://bunkerwall.com/products/tire...vention-8-pack

When I originally took it in for an oil and filter change at 5,000 miles, it turned out to be free since it was within 3 months of the computer scheduled recommendation.

If you can afford it, I'd say go for more frequent service intervals. It can't hurt and the records will help if/when you sell the car.
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      12-11-2019, 02:28 PM   #4
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Changing oil before the scheduled interval has zero impact on resale value. Synthetic oil easily lasts 10,000 miles or one year.
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Excerpt from Maintenance Schedule by Mike Miller of Bimmer and Roundel magazines

Once BMW began paying for scheduled maintenance, lo and behold the “schedule” was revised. Now, magically, the cars hardly need any maintenance at all! The 1,200-mile break-in service was done away with except for M cars. Engine oil suddenly lasts 15,000 miles (dealers are supposed to use BMW synthetic oil).

This is an alternative to BMW’s factory-recommended maintenance schedule. It is not, “Mike Miller’s maintenance schedule.” It is actually BMW’s maintenance schedule, more or less, which was used prior to Free Scheduled Maintenance. It also represents my opinion, based upon my experience and that of my readers, tech advisors, and professional BMW technicians both dealer and independent.

Traditionally, BMW performed a break-in service at 1,200 miles on new cars, which included changing the engine oil and filter, manual gearbox oil or automatic transmission fluid, and differential oil. With the advent of Free Scheduled Maintenance, BMW stopped performing break-in services except on M cars.

I have seen that the engine and driveline oils in new modern BMWs are literally full of metal at 1,200 miles – as has always been the case with any new car. For this reason, I recommend a 1,200-mile break-in service.

Oil and Filter Intervals BMW recommends their Castrol 5W-30 synthetic motor oil in all BMWs except contemporary M cars, for which they recommend their Castrol 10W-60 synthetic motor oil. The factory oil change interval is controlled electronically, but is presently about every 15,000 miles. If you are running BMW’s oil, I recommend an oil and filter change interval between 5,000 and 7,500 miles.
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      12-12-2019, 10:21 AM   #6
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They don't use Castrol anymore. BMW uses Shell/Pennzoil now. I change my oil halfway through the cycle at 5,000 miles. I've heard all the pros and cons. Do what makes you sleep better at night. That goes for more than oil changes.
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Oil and Filter Intervals BMW recommends their Castrol 5W-30 synthetic motor oil in all BMWs except contemporary M cars, for which they recommend their Castrol 10W-60 synthetic motor oil. The factory oil change interval is controlled electronically, but is presently about every 15,000 miles.
10W60 does NOT go in these M cars, nor any S55 engine M car. Oil change interval is 1 year or 10K miles. This should be deleted as it is wrong.
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10W60 does NOT go in these M cars, nor any S55 engine M car. Oil change interval is 1 year or 10K miles. This should be deleted as it is wrong.
You are right 0W30 or 5W30 is the correct oil.
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I have a "friend" that's able to alter the Condition Based counter to get an oil change whenever he feels it's needed..

Its his way of leveling the playing field and rebel against BMW's unreasonable maintenance schedule, for which he paid extra for.

Of course, I personally find this unethical but since my "friend" is the one who does this, I'm still going to get into Heaven..
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So really my question is should I go and request and pay for another none schedule oil change? I do feel 10k is a lot of miles esp on a M car. I have literally only used shell vpower since I got this car in feb, I really want to maintain it for longevity. How much are these oil changes? And should I only do it at a dealer?
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I've run two used oil analyses on my BMW 0W-30 used in my 2016 M235 which runs a slightly detuned version of the N55 found in the M2 N55. I drive somewhat hard and no track time. I've gotten the free 1 year/10k oil changes but I've always done a change myself between the free change. Per my UOA tests, the BMW 0W-30 is getting close to falling out of its viscosity spec at ~5000 miles. Everything else was well within spec. I wouldn't push the oil past a 6000-7000 mile change. That's my plan after my last free change.
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      12-14-2019, 10:56 PM   #12
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My second oil service is coming up next month. It will be less than 10k miles since it was done, but will have been a year. This is only my second brand new BMW, so the free maintenance is nice to have.

What I don't like about these new BMW engines is there is no oil dipstick to actually look at the oil level. I'm a mechanic and kind of old school, so that takes some getting used to. I still haven't tracked my M2 yet so I know I haven't pushed the car that much.
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      12-16-2019, 10:32 AM   #13
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I've run two used oil analyses on my BMW 0W-30 used in my 2016 M235 which runs a slightly detuned version of the N55 found in the M2 N55. I drive somewhat hard and no track time. I've gotten the free 1 year/10k oil changes but I've always done a change myself between the free change. Per my UOA tests, the BMW 0W-30 is getting close to falling out of its viscosity spec at ~5000 miles. Everything else was well within spec. I wouldn't push the oil past a 6000-7000 mile change. That's my plan after my last free change.
This is great info, I just put 0W-30 in mine for the first time. Wanted the cold temperature protection for winter but was worried about the longevity. Did you ever test 5W-30?
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      12-29-2019, 11:26 AM   #14
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Here are some links about BMW oil recommendations. The first link informs that BMW uses Shell oil (Pennzoil).The second link is their oil recommendation for the M2 N55. The same oil is recommended for the M4 S55.

https://www.shell.com/business-custo...-supplier.html

https://www.shell.com/motorist/find-...NfRUZ0OFBuRFFW

Available on Amazon Prime for $57. for a case of 6.

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      12-31-2019, 11:14 AM   #15
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As has been stated in another thread, the Platinum Euro 0W-40 is LL-04 rated and not LL-01.
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