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      04-29-2021, 11:36 AM   #1
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how often should you change the oil in the car?

how often should you change the oil in the car?
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      04-29-2021, 11:45 AM   #2
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      04-29-2021, 11:46 AM   #3
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You're going to get answers all over the place here. Personally, with full synthetic on a modern BMW... 7500 miles.
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      04-29-2021, 01:09 PM   #4
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      04-29-2021, 02:34 PM   #5
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every 5K-10K miles. Mine triggers every 7500 miles it seems...
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      04-29-2021, 03:00 PM   #6
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You're going to get answers all over the place here. Personally, with full synthetic on a modern BMW... 7500 miles.
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every 5K-10K miles. Mine triggers every 7500 miles it seems...
What about time interval? Some of us, myself included, have barely driven since COVID started. I've put maybe 3000 miles on the X5 in 1.5 years.
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      04-29-2021, 04:13 PM   #8
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Every 7.5k-8k. I need to top off 2 quarts of oil every 3.5-4k so just do it when need to top off again.
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how often should you change the oil in the car?
Do you want suggestions other than the CBS (condition based service) interval recommended by BMW...and what the car is going to communicate to you with? Just do a simple google/internet search and you'll find THOUSANDS of recommendations and suggestion.

At the very least...I'd stick to the interval the car's manufacturer designed. Anything more would probably be a step in what would probably be a positive direction. If you don't meet the mileage requirement...then using the time requirement is another measure:
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Normally I change it every 4k-5k miles (n63tu engine) or each time it wants a change even if I've only driven it for 1k miles. Last year I've only driven it for 3k miles but changed it twice.
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More often is better especially if you have diesel. My mechanic friend also recommends 7,500 kms. Search the forum for EGR or cbu and you will learn why it's better to change the oil on a regular basis. If you feel the used oil with your fingers, it will feel gritty which is what your engine has to deal with. There's also a difference in oils which you can read about in the forum. Basically, stick to the BMW certification for the oil.

If you are going to change it yourself to save some money, make sure your bucket is big enough. I learned that the hard way. Lol.
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      05-07-2021, 08:48 PM   #13
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BMW claims every 10k miles or 12 months, whichever comes first.

Personally I do every 7.5k miles
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      05-08-2021, 02:12 AM   #14
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My Blackstone reports reflect a 7k mile interval is appropriate for my driving.
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      05-08-2021, 03:32 PM   #15
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You're going to get answers all over the place here. Personally, with full synthetic on a modern BMW... 7500 miles.
agreed, more often if you use it as a tow vehicle
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      05-10-2021, 09:41 PM   #16
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An indie warned me to go 5k miles with that turbocharger. I was doing 7500 on my non turbo E70. The additional frequency is not going to put me in the poor house so 5000 miles it is.
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      05-11-2021, 07:52 AM   #17
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I do mine a 6k to 6500.
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      05-12-2021, 02:42 AM   #18
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I do it every 5k-6k. Besides, oil is not too expensive.
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      05-13-2021, 09:39 AM   #19
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Every 5k miles or at least annually.
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