Oil change advice

Blubaron79 · 06-11-2012, 06:33 PM

My car has about 7k miles on it since my oil was last changed. Since then: I added the PPK 6 months ago. I had all 6 injectors replaced. I added 5 bottles of FI cleaner 2 months ago until they figured out it needed walnut blasted. I have a feeling my oil might need an early change due to all my engine maintenance; especially with the walnut blast and FI cleaner.

Should I change it early?

M3_Dylan · 06-11-2012, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Blubaron79

My car has about 7k miles on it since my oil was last changed. Since then: I added the PPK 6 months ago. I had all 6 injectors replaced. I added 5 bottles of FI cleaner 2 months ago until they figured out it needed walnut blasted. I have a feeling my oil might need an early change due to all my engine maintenance; especially with the walnut blast and FI cleaner.

Should I change it early?

I typically change mine around 8k anyway. So my vote is YES!

Will@P · 06-11-2012, 07:22 PM

The best time to change your oil is between 5-7k miles with synthetic depending on how much you drive.

Diggy Diggy · 06-11-2012, 07:51 PM

I change mine every 3k miles...

M3_Dylan · 06-11-2012, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Diggy Diggy

I change mine every 3k miles...

seems like overkill....

Blubaron79 · 06-12-2012, 07:55 AM

Seems like most folks are doing an intermittent change anyway.

obert · 06-12-2012, 08:20 AM

I vote yes for a oil change now, it will never hurt anything changing your oil early. My first oil change will be done at 3000 miles but my next will be done every 5000 miles.

BMWsky · 06-12-2012, 08:54 AM

I try and do it every 5,000 miles. Sometimes I get lazy and go 7,000 but not too often.

Blubaron79 · 06-12-2012, 09:50 AM

I'm trying to keep this car for another 40-50k miles. I'll change it tomorrow. Thanks!

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 06-12-2012, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Blubaron79

My car has about 7k miles on it since my oil was last changed. Since then: I added the PPK 6 months ago. I had all 6 injectors replaced. I added 5 bottles of FI cleaner 2 months ago until they figured out it needed walnut blasted. I have a feeling my oil might need an early change due to all my engine maintenance; especially with the walnut blast and FI cleaner.

Should I change it early?

When in doubt just change it. I recommend every 5-7K miles when tuned. Its cheap and the life blood of your motor so why not make sure its always fresh and clean.

Mike

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 06-12-2012, 09:58 AM

Without an oil analysis done everyone is just guessing.

I liked to change my around 7-8K though.

People would be surprised how long their oil can last after an oil analysis.

BMWsky · 06-12-2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff@topgearsolutions

Without an oil analysis done everyone is just guessing.

I liked to change my around 7-8K though.

People would be surprised how long their oil can last after an oil analysis.

Every study I've ever read confirms this, I just can't help but do it a bit more frequently.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 06-12-2012, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWsky

Every study I've ever read confirms this, I just can't help but do it a bit more frequently.

There is actually a few articles about how the 3000K oil change is a scam, even for regular oil. It's all marketing. We as consumers are literally wasting oil and the "jiffy lubes" of the world are loving it.

BMWsky · 06-12-2012, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff@topgearsolutions

There is actually a few articles about how the 3000K oil change is a scam, even for regular oil. It's all marketing. We as consumers are literally wasting oil and the "jiffy lubes" of the world are loving it.

I hear you. It took every fiber of my being to switch from 3000 to 5000-7000 mile changes as old habits are hard to break.

Stucks · 06-12-2012, 04:04 PM

every 7k miles is what I do. Castrol 0w-30.

idrift4wd · 06-12-2012, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Stucks

every 7k miles is what I do. Castrol 0w-30.

?? why? people usually go with 5w30(oem) or mobile 1 0w40.

06-11-2012, 06:33 PM	#1
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Will@P Lieutenant 26 Rep 454 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sanford, FL. iTrader: (0)	The best time to change your oil is between 5-7k miles with synthetic depending on how much you drive.
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Diggy Diggy First Lieutenant 22 Rep 341 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kentucky iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	I change mine every 3k miles...
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Blubaron79 Brigadier General 1435 Rep 4,724 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i xDrive Join Date: May 2009 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Seems like most folks are doing an intermittent change anyway. __________________ Current: 2021 M340i xDrive Previous: '18 340i xDrive; '15 335 xDrive; '14 435i xDrive; '09 335 E92 xDrive
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obert Brigadier General 1781 Rep 4,456 Posts Drives: 2013 328i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Seattle Wa iTrader: (49)	I vote yes for a oil change now, it will never hurt anything changing your oil early. My first oil change will be done at 3000 miles but my next will be done every 5000 miles.
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BMWsky Major 24 Rep 1,244 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Webster NY iTrader: (1)	I try and do it every 5,000 miles. Sometimes I get lazy and go 7,000 but not too often.
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Blubaron79 Brigadier General 1435 Rep 4,724 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i xDrive Join Date: May 2009 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	I'm trying to keep this car for another 40-50k miles. I'll change it tomorrow. Thanks! __________________ Current: 2021 M340i xDrive Previous: '18 340i xDrive; '15 335 xDrive; '14 435i xDrive; '09 335 E92 xDrive
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	Without an oil analysis done everyone is just guessing. I liked to change my around 7-8K though. People would be surprised how long their oil can last after an oil analysis.
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Stucks Lieutenant Colonel 172 Rep 1,909 Posts Drives: 2017 F30 340i Xdrive Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Montgomery County, MD iTrader: (12)	every 7k miles is what I do. Castrol 0w-30. __________________ Current: 2017 F30 340i xdrive Previous: 2008 e92 335i coupe: RB turbos, mach 116 race fuel, methanol, alot of boost. Previous: 2003 Honda Accord V6 coupe: AEM V2, zex 75 wet shot (sold)
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