Past due on oil
01-18-2009, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by tex_phil' post='771010' date='Jan 18 2009, 06:41 PM
Yep, I got the DIY guides.
01-18-2009, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='771014' date='Jan 18 2009, 07:43 PM
As an FYI, I buy my oil from a Garry type dealer. I get 10W-60. I pay around $10/Quart and I buy an entire case. I take it to my local mechanic and have him do the change. I give him $30 which includes the special filter my car takes and that's it. I would do something similar. 
That is exactly what I do.
01-19-2009, 03:55 AM
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I just had mine changed recently at the dealer at about 5000 miles. The charge was $135.00 so it's not cheap.
01-19-2009, 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ENstig8or' post='771463' date='Jan 19 2009, 07:55 AM
I just had mine changed recently at the dealer at about 5000 miles. The charge was $135.00 so it's not cheap.
You paid almost 2 times what the oil and filter cost if you bought it yourself. Dealerships are a huge rip off when it comes to Oil changes imo. If you're under warranty, who cares. But if you're not, go elsewhere and bring your own oil. my 2c.
01-19-2009, 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='771014' date='Jan 18 2009, 07:43 PM
As an FYI, I buy my oil from a Garry type dealer. I get 10W-60. I pay around $10/Quart and I buy an entire case. I take it to my local mechanic and have him do the change. I give him $30 which includes the special filter my car takes and that's it. I would do something similar.
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01-19-2009, 09:18 PM
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My Ride: 04 525i, 04 Dinan M3
Turns out I think the miles are reversed and that mileage is when I should get it changed by. Reason I thought it was overdue is it showed a red icon in idrive.
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