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Its been a little over a month since i bought my 550, and i need to get a oil change within the next 600 miles. Anybody in SoCal, know of any shops that can do it or can i just go to any other oil change place?
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No magic on an oil change. Just need to be sure the shop is using BMW approved oil (it's in your owners manual) and a proper filter.
I do my own, but if I was in your shoes I'd bring it to an independent shop that specializes in European cars or better yet BMWs. This way they will be familiar with what oil is needed, they will have the filters on hand and they will also have the tools/know how to reset the oil change for the CBS reminder.
The CBS reset can be done via BMW capable scantool or for the DIYer I found these instructions on how to perform CBS resets
I do my own, but if I was in your shoes I'd bring it to an independent shop that specializes in European cars or better yet BMWs. This way they will be familiar with what oil is needed, they will have the filters on hand and they will also have the tools/know how to reset the oil change for the CBS reminder.
The CBS reset can be done via BMW capable scantool or for the DIYer I found these instructions on how to perform CBS resets
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$80 for a new filter, gasket and 8.5 q of BMW Synthetic... plus a thorough inspection and top off of everything else. Sure better than $150+ just for the oil change!!
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$80 for a new filter, gasket and 8.5 q of BMW Synthetic... plus a thorough inspection and top off of everything else. Sure better than $150+ just for the oil change!!
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$99 oil change (and car wash) at dealership. Not a bad deal.
http://www.shellybmw.com/service-specials.php
$99 oil change (and car wash) at dealership. Not a bad deal.
http://www.shellybmw.com/service-specials.php
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$99 oil change (and car wash) at dealership. Not a bad deal.
http://www.shellybmw...ce-specials.php
$99 oil change (and car wash) at dealership. Not a bad deal.
http://www.shellybmw...ce-specials.php
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$99 oil change (and car wash) at dealership. Not a bad deal.
http://www.shellybmw.com/service-specials.php
$99 oil change (and car wash) at dealership. Not a bad deal.
http://www.shellybmw.com/service-specials.php
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That's a hell of a deal you got from that mechanic! It cost about $80 just for the parts. I'd still prefer to do it myself but if I was going to pay someone that is one killer price. The N54 motor in my car is a bit cheaper since it is 7 quarts of oil rather than 9 (8.5 but you can't buy a 1/2 quart) ![Wink](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/wink.gif)
Treat that guy well!!!!
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Treat that guy well!!!!
And leese8080, DO NOT LET THE DEALERSHIP WASH YOUR CAR!!!!!!