oil change at BMW dealership
Thread Starter
Contributors
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 928
Likes: 0
From: Bay Area California
My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i Sport Package, Jet Black
M166 OEM Wheels
M5 Style Body kit
RPI Scoop
BMC Air Filter
Valentine One Radar Detector
35% tint all around
i went to dealership and saw a sign : $89 special for oil/filter change. I asked if they could do my v8 for that price, they said yes.
Does any body know if they use synthetic oil there? Price seems like too good to be true
Does any body know if they use synthetic oil there? Price seems like too good to be true
Contributors
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,696
Likes: 1
From: Saskatchewan Canada
My Ride: 2004 530i
premium package/active steering/auto sunshade/tiag/black dakota leather/logic 7
35% tint all around
19' DPE GT7
that is a good price, if its the bmw dealership they should be using bmw synthetic which I believe is made for them by castrol.
Contributors
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,318
Likes: 0
From: Gurnee, Illinois
Originally Posted by vlad_b' post='937297' date='Jul 9 2009, 10:42 AM
i went to dealership and saw a sign : $89 special for oil/filter change. I asked if they could do my v8 for that price, they said yes.
Does any body know if they use synthetic oil there? Price seems like too good to be true
Does any body know if they use synthetic oil there? Price seems like too good to be true
Ive been to that dealer too!
Senior Members
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,845
Likes: 1
From: Atlanta, GA
My Ride: 2008 535i:
(8/07 Build) Metallic Bronze, Beige NASCA Leather, Ventilated Seats, Sport Pkg, Cold Wxr Pkg, Logic-7 Sound, HUD, Night Vision, PDC, Split Rear Seats, NAV, Premium Pkg, Comfort Access, HD Radio, Sport Auto Trans
Current mods: M-Aero Kit, JB4, Motorcepts 6000k HID Foglamps
Umnitza ICE-Lite 10w LED 6000k AE's
1992 Camaro RS:
Fully Restored w/Custom Interior, 5.0L V8, T-tops, OEM Z28 Foglamps, Inst Cluster, & Spoiler, Custom Sound, Too many engine mods to list
Originally Posted by vlad_b' post='937297' date='Jul 9 2009, 11:42 AM
i went to dealership and saw a sign : $89 special for oil/filter change. I asked if they could do my v8 for that price, they said yes.
Does any body know if they use synthetic oil there? Price seems like too good to be true
Does any body know if they use synthetic oil there? Price seems like too good to be true
Since the average price of full synthetic is about $7 - $8 a quart and these cars take 7 quarts plus oil filter I would say this BMW dealership is offering a very good deal.
Thread Starter
Contributors
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 928
Likes: 0
From: Bay Area California
My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i Sport Package, Jet Black
M166 OEM Wheels
M5 Style Body kit
RPI Scoop
BMC Air Filter
Valentine One Radar Detector
35% tint all around
i know. the supplies themselves are worth about the same price. that's why i was suspicious..
then if it's really true sunthetic i'll do it. If anyone lives around San Jose area then check it out. Stevens Creek BMW
then if it's really true sunthetic i'll do it. If anyone lives around San Jose area then check it out. Stevens Creek BMW
Members
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
From: Minneapolis, MN
My Ride: 545i/6spd
It's about 60 to do youself with the oil and filter from the dealer. It's a good deal, but it's also a way for them to get you in and check if anything else is recommended to be replaced..
Contributors
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 5,972
Likes: 0
From: The State of Southern NJ!
Originally Posted by mnmike' post='937407' date='Jul 9 2009, 01:10 PM
It's about 60 to do youself with the oil and filter from the dealer. It's a good deal, but it's also a way for them to get you in and check if anything else is recommended to be replaced..
. It's when they upsell you with unnecessary services that the shysters make their money. :thumbsdown:
Contributors
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 8,998
Likes: 1
From: St. Louis Burbs, USA
My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
That's a good deal. It's roughly what I paid for an oil/filter change with synthetic at the dealer with my e46 a couple of years ago. I priced it out and the $25-$30 savings to do it myself just wasn't worth the hassle. I don't think you need to be suspicious of a BMW dealer not using approved oil. It's a promotion to get you in--take advantage.
Contributors
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,212
Likes: 0
From: Miami
My Ride: 05 545/6
Originally Posted by pukka' post='937349' date='Jul 9 2009, 12:29 PM
Since the average price of full synthetic is about $7 - $8 a quart and these cars take 7 quarts plus oil filter I would say this BMW dealership is offering a very good deal.
