11-07-2014, 12:40 PM | #23 |
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Same with the 35i. Removing owner service abilities are just a business decision.
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Page 72 of the Owner's manual shows a gauge and:
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11-10-2014, 02:08 PM | #26 | |
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11-10-2014, 02:22 PM | #27 |
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Hi d1saster,
Many thanks for going to the trouble to answer my concerns. Like I said to Ow40X1, everything helps. Will add that to my little Service Book I am creating. Much Appreciated. |
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01-12-2015, 05:56 AM | #29 | |
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The biggest thing I could be concerned about is shear: is the oil staying in grade if using a 30w (standard BMW fill: other LL01 oils like M1 0/40, GC 0/30 etc...can perform better). Engines and oils are far more stout then we give them credit for these days, and there is 7qt in the N55 sump This is my first N55, only had it a month so far. Still 30K left on the factory maintenance. Personally I would sample at 7500 and see how the shear is, and perhaps drain/fill to begin a bit of a trending before going all in at 10K+ OCIs. - b |
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01-12-2015, 07:13 AM | #30 |
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A good source for analysis (at least for me) has been Blackstone Laboratories
Non-attribution policy in affect as I have no affiliation, just good service. But, caveat, I'm not sure how I'm going to get samples as I plan on having the oil changed by the dealer, et al.
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01-12-2015, 09:30 AM | #31 | |
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I've done this at my Nissan dealer and so far once with the 335d at the local BMW. I even bring my own oil - b |
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01-12-2015, 07:31 PM | #33 |
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Just got a coupon for $69.95 which they send out regularly:
Up to 7 qt. full synthetic premium oil Oil filter Top-off all fluids Multi point inspection Vehicle wash
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01-12-2015, 08:47 PM | #34 |
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Don't take the number of miles as gospel. In general, you need an oil change earlier if
- The engine is new. Metal particles from a new engine and parts can get into the oil system and not necessarily get caught by the filter, either because they're too small, or so large that they don't circulate. - High rev driving. The harder you drive the engine, the more wear per mile/km. - Cold temperatures. A quick trip when your engine starts ice cold puts more wear than hours of driving after the engine is warm. The combination of high rev driving and cold engine temperatures is an absolute killer. Get your oil changed at least every couple of thousand miles if you do that. Changing the oil more often than the service interval does not hurt. Compared with the price of the car, insurance, fuel and everything else, the costs are minuscule. |
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01-12-2015, 09:50 PM | #35 |
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Usually costs me just over $200. That's $125 for 8 quarts of Royal Purple and dealership labour etc. Maybe it's less, but I'm pretty sure 2 bills is pretty accurate. If you were to do it at the dealer, mine would change me about $135 all in. Oil, filter, checks and disposal.
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