What to do

Christopher06 · 04-13-2016, 07:47 AM

So the X5 only needs to 100 more miles to get to 1200 and I'm thinking if I should take it to the dealer for an oil change by making an appointment (will they charge me?) or should I just do it on my own
Been looking forward to this moment
Thanks for the advice

iconoclast · 04-13-2016, 07:58 AM

go to the dealer and get it done. not really a big deal or tremendous cost.

Kzang · 04-13-2016, 08:14 AM

Will they charge you? Yes, because it is not part of the maintenance plan.

If you plan to keep the car past 100K miles ( many rarely do ) then if it makes you feel better get it done.. if not then I wouldn't bother..

roadkillrob · 04-13-2016, 09:10 AM

For comparison, the 7 qts of BMW oil and filter with BMWCCA discount is almost $70 and my dealer will change it for $120, sometimes $100 when they have a deal going, so it is only $30 or $50 for them to do it over you doing it yourself.

alphaod · 04-13-2016, 12:48 PM

Some dealers charge a lot more than $100, so I always do it myself.

Anyways, $100 will get me 12 L of BMW oil plus a filter. And if I go the Mobil 1 route, I can get two oil changes for that same $100.

That said, whatever route you go, I recommend the initial change. It's simply cheap insurance.

Who's on first · 04-13-2016, 03:24 PM

Do what you feel is best for you. It cannot hurt, but completely unnecessary.

I've had several M and non-M BMW's since new. All 4 (2 each) over 150k on the clock, not a single one did I follow the break in period. M or non-M. Of course non-M's have no such period.

The M's I did do the 1,200 mile oil service... But no regard for the "limit RPM's-No WOT, ect"..Not a single engine related problem ever.

What's more important is just changing the oil every 5-7k...consistently. IMHO.

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roadkillrob Major General 863 Rep 5,448 Posts Drives: 08 335i,22 X3M, 2012 C63 Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (15)	For comparison, the 7 qts of BMW oil and filter with BMWCCA discount is almost $70 and my dealer will change it for $120, sometimes $100 when they have a deal going, so it is only $30 or $50 for them to do it over you doing it yourself. __________________ 2022 X3M Brooklyn Grey 2008 E93 335i FBO 2012 Mercedes C63 Black Series Alanite Grey
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alphaod Mmmmm… 1150 Rep 2,426 Posts Drives: F15 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 xDrive50i [10.00]	Some dealers charge a lot more than $100, so I always do it myself. Anyways, $100 will get me 12 L of BMW oil plus a filter. And if I go the Mobil 1 route, I can get two oil changes for that same $100. That said, whatever route you go, I recommend the initial change. It's simply cheap insurance.
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Who's on first Brigadier General 2464 Rep 3,803 Posts Drives: A-10C Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Maryland iTrader: (2)	Do what you feel is best for you. It cannot hurt, but completely unnecessary. I've had several M and non-M BMW's since new. All 4 (2 each) over 150k on the clock, not a single one did I follow the break in period. M or non-M. Of course non-M's have no such period. The M's I did do the 1,200 mile oil service... But no regard for the "limit RPM's-No WOT, ect"..Not a single engine related problem ever. What's more important is just changing the oil every 5-7k...consistently. IMHO.
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