is it safe to change your oil after 15K

b1gredek · 08-18-2003, 11:11 AM

i have an o3 m3, i was just wondering, should i really wait until the oil timer drops to zero miles before i change the oil, or should i do it more often. what do u guys recommend. It seems like 15K miles is a long way before actually changing your oil.

cigarfanatic · 08-18-2003, 11:19 AM

just go by your service odometer and you'll be fine

vinnymac · 08-18-2003, 11:20 AM

I would never wait 15k miles between oil changes...I do mine every 5000 miles.

15k is just waaaaaay too long...especially for the filter.

bobm3 · 08-18-2003, 11:22 AM

do yourself a favor change your oil after 5,000 miles no more.
we have high reving engines they are hard on oil. after the 1,250 mile oil change. change it after 5,000 miles and remember to look at the oil very few weeks to top it off to. you won't be sorry also
remember to get 10-60w weight oil bmw only sells it to. if you did not know that already. good luck with your new baby.
i have a 2003 m3 smg carbon black coupe to.
bobm3

Dukes · 08-18-2003, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bobm3
do yourself a favor change your oil after 5,000 miles no more.
we have high reving engines they are hard on oil. after the 1,250 mile oil change. change it after 5,000 miles and remember to look at the oil very few weeks to top it off to. you won't be sorry also
remember to get 10-60w weight oil bmw only sells it to. if you did not know that already. good luck with your new baby.
i have a 2003 m3 smg carbon black coupe to.
bobm3

I thought the manual suggested 5W30 Castrol Syntec.

Am I not right?

vinnymac · 08-18-2003, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dukes

I thought the manual suggested 5W30 Castrol Syntec.

Am I not right?

M3's run a heavier weight oil.

bobm3 · 08-18-2003, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dukes

I thought the manual suggested 5W30 Castrol Syntec.

Am I not right?

for the m3 they use i different oil its special only for the m3. its
10-60w and only made by bmw. if you don't follow using that oil they say it can void the warrenty. if something goes wrong with the moving parts that the oil comes in contact with.
bobm3

Dukes · 08-18-2003, 11:34 AM

I see... it's too early in the morning. I didn't see that he had an M.

b1gredek · 08-18-2003, 11:49 AM

thanks for all the replies guys, another question, should i have bmw do the service or just buy the oil and filter and bring it to a local shop to get it serviced. thanks

blkonblk · 08-18-2003, 12:05 PM

you could do either at the dealer or another shop but you'll probably pay a lot more at the dealer, or you could DIY. it's quite easy, really!

Asmodeus · 08-18-2003, 12:14 PM

the 10W60 is made by Castrol. I think Mobil1 has a substitute for it though.

bobm3 · 08-18-2003, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Asmodeus
the 10W60 is made by Castrol. I think Mobil1 has a substitute for it though.

around 11.00 a qt at the dealer i forgot to mentiom that in my last post.my dealer sells it for 11.50 a qt.
bobm3

Mule Acid · 08-18-2003, 09:14 PM

If you complain about the cost of oil for your $60,000 automoblie, then you seriously have your priorites out of wack!

Penny Wise and Pound Foolish!

bobm3 · 08-19-2003, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mule Acid
If you complain about the cost of oil for your $60,000 automoblie, then you seriously have your priorites out of wack!

Penny Wise and Pound Foolish!

ME. i have close to 80.000 in my 2003m3. and oil changes don't rattle my pocketbook. i just mention in my post that the 10-60w oil is around 11.00 a qt.. i just wanted to say in my post so when anybody goes and buys it they wont get shock at the price.

THAT IS ALL I MEANT IF YOU READ SOMETHING ELSE IN MY WORDS
YOU ARE THE ONE THAT AS A PROBLEM AND NOT ME.

any body thats knowes me know i am not that way.
bobm3

frank999_999 · 08-19-2003, 08:56 PM

I used to wait 15,000 miles between oil changes, but not anymore. My oil is real dirty around 10,000, so I'm changing it every 7,500 from now on.

I wonder if BMW doesn't want the engine to last forever by recommending 15K oil changes? This would ensure that you come back and buy another one sooner.

Frank

okcomputer · 08-20-2003, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bobm3

ME. i have close to 80.000 in my 2003m3. and oil changes don't rattle my pocketbook. i just mention in my post that the 10-60w oil is around 11.00 a qt.. i just wanted to say in my post so when anybody goes and buys it they wont get shock at the price.

THAT IS ALL I MEANT IF YOU READ SOMETHING ELSE IN MY WORDS
YOU ARE THE ONE THAT AS A PROBLEM AND NOT ME.

any body thats knowes me know i am not that way.
bobm3

Hang on, doesn't your signature say that you have a close-to-bone-stock m3? How could your total investment be close to 80k and you still have a close-to-bone-stock m3?

GeoMystic · 08-20-2003, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by vinnymac
I would never wait 15k miles between oil changes...I do mine every 5000 miles.

15k is just waaaaaay too long...especially for the filter.

Ditto, actually did it at 1500 last week and 5k from now on.

bobm3 · 08-21-2003, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by okcomputer

Hang on, doesn't your signature say that you have a close-to-bone-stock m3? How could your total investment be close to 80k and you still have a close-to-bone-stock m3?

i wrote that statement when i order my car. i have a few mod's
but they are the pricely ones. like most of the ones very body have lollllllllllllll
bobm3

08-18-2003, 11:11 AM	#1
b1gredek Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: so cali Posts: 45 My Ride: 2003 m3 View My Garage	is it safe to change your oil after 15K i have an o3 m3, i was just wondering, should i really wait until the oil timer drops to zero miles before i change the oil, or should i do it more often. what do u guys recommend. It seems like 15K miles is a long way before actually changing your oil.

08-18-2003, 11:22 AM	#4
bobm3 Senior Eurowerkz Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: bklyn Posts: 12,480 My Ride: 2003m3smg View My Garage	NO,NO,NO do yourself a favor change your oil after 5,000 miles no more. we have high reving engines they are hard on oil. after the 1,250 mile oil change. change it after 5,000 miles and remember to look at the oil very few weeks to top it off to. you won't be sorry also remember to get 10-60w weight oil bmw only sells it to. if you did not know that already. good luck with your new baby. i have a 2003 m3 smg carbon black coupe to. bobm3 __________________

08-18-2003, 12:05 PM	#10
blkonblk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Herb Caen's Baghdad Posts: 623 My Ride: 06/2000 330i ZSP/ZPP View My Garage	you could do either at the dealer or another shop but you'll probably pay a lot more at the dealer, or you could DIY. it's quite easy, really! __________________ Life is a journey not a destination, so enjoy the ride!

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08-18-2003, 11:19 AM	#2
cigarfanatic Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: my box costs $1,000,000 Posts: 1,039 My Ride: A Benzo with an "H" View My Garage	just go by your service odometer and you'll be fine

08-18-2003, 11:20 AM	#3
vinnymac St. Louis BMW Fanatic Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Saint Louis, Missouri Posts: 7,155 My Ride: 2011 335is View My Garage	I would never wait 15k miles between oil changes...I do mine every 5000 miles. 15k is just waaaaaay too long...especially for the filter.

08-18-2003, 11:34 AM	#8
Dukes Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: MD Posts: 445 My Ride: '00 540i 6sp View My Garage	I see... it's too early in the morning. I didn't see that he had an M.

08-18-2003, 11:49 AM	#9
b1gredek Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: so cali Posts: 45 My Ride: 2003 m3 View My Garage	thanks for all the replies guys, another question, should i have bmw do the service or just buy the oil and filter and bring it to a local shop to get it serviced. thanks

08-18-2003, 12:14 PM	#11
Asmodeus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 742 My Ride: 328i View My Garage	the 10W60 is made by Castrol. I think Mobil1 has a substitute for it though.

08-18-2003, 09:14 PM	#13
Mule Acid Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 74 My Ride: 330Ci Topaz Blue :-D View My Garage	If you complain about the cost of oil for your $60,000 automoblie, then you seriously have your priorites out of wack! Penny Wise and Pound Foolish!

08-19-2003, 08:56 PM	#15
frank999_999 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 199 My Ride: '99 323i View My Garage	I used to wait 15,000 miles between oil changes, but not anymore. My oil is real dirty around 10,000, so I'm changing it every 7,500 from now on. I wonder if BMW doesn't want the engine to last forever by recommending 15K oil changes? This would ensure that you come back and buy another one sooner. Frank