oil change @ 2000 kms?.....

miker2013 · 08-13-2013, 11:30 AM

i bot a 2013 e92 coupe 335xi that had been sitting on a lot for a year with 39kms on it

it is going to the dealer for service on a steering column issue tomorrow, i was thinking about getting the oil and filter changed since i am now past break in and the oil is well over a year old now

waste of money or good idea?

Denny347 · 08-13-2013, 03:23 PM

Couldn't hurt. If it sat, was it started frequently but shut down before it warmed up? That would be a good reason to change the oil even it hasn't been driven.

kaede · 08-13-2013, 05:35 PM

Doesn't hurt for sure. The only thing is whether or not the factory fill is a special break in oil vs what the dealer will give you. Double check on that and you're good to go!

Phil325i · 08-13-2013, 05:45 PM

Break in oil is only used in the M3 and changed at about 1,200 miles.

Tom K. · 08-14-2013, 07:20 PM

If the same oil has been in the car for over a year, it is due for a change, regardless of mileage. The dealer will do it under the covered maintenance - assuming you are in North America.

(See your Warranty/Service manual re low mileage oil changes.)

Tom

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miker2013 Lieutenant 65 Rep 515 Posts Drives: 335xi 6mt Msport coupe Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: monkeytown iTrader: (0)	oil change @ 2000 kms?..... i bot a 2013 e92 coupe 335xi that had been sitting on a lot for a year with 39kms on it it is going to the dealer for service on a steering column issue tomorrow, i was thinking about getting the oil and filter changed since i am now past break in and the oil is well over a year old now waste of money or good idea?
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Denny347 Major 347 Rep 1,076 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E90 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (0)	Couldn't hurt. If it sat, was it started frequently but shut down before it warmed up? That would be a good reason to change the oil even it hasn't been driven.
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kaede Captain 81 Rep 734 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Vancouver BC iTrader: (0)	Doesn't hurt for sure. The only thing is whether or not the factory fill is a special break in oil vs what the dealer will give you. Double check on that and you're good to go! __________________ 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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Phil325i Brigadier General 622 Rep 3,198 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	Break in oil is only used in the M3 and changed at about 1,200 miles. __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	If the same oil has been in the car for over a year, it is due for a change, regardless of mileage. The dealer will do it under the covered maintenance - assuming you are in North America. (See your Warranty/Service manual re low mileage oil changes.) Tom
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