Re: One month for an oil change appointment

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Re: One month for an oil change appointment

John Carrier

21 Aug 2008 11:55

>> I haven't priced Mobil 1 for about six months (with oil $100 - $150
>> bbl), but my last 7 quarts (6.9 to be precise) about $35 when purchased
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> The correct oil is about 15 gbp a litre here. Of course if you're not
> using that early changes could be a good idea.

Mobil 1 synthetic is on the approved list. Depending upon the market for
the day, BMW's own oil can run the same, a bit more or a bit less. A check
with BAVauto just now (most expensive mail order) is $7.95/Qt. Even the
boutique synthetics (redline, amsoil, royal purple, etc) don't cost what
you're paying.

R / John

Dave Plowman (News)

21 Aug 2008 08:07

> >> The BMW service interval on a 528 will illuminate between 15-17K
> >> depending on driving (based purely on gasoline consumed). 5 to 7.5K is
> >> better
> >
> > Why is it better? And why half the mileage and not 1/4? Every 1000
> > miles?

> Anecdotal evidence (lots of sludge buildup in cars serviced on the
> light)

Sludge build up indicates other problems - like poor crankcase ventilation
or lots of very short journeys.

> and the recommendations of BWMCCA's tech advice guy.

The only advice I'd follow would be concrete evidence of early engine wear
or failure if the recommended intervals are observed.

> > Many have had their oil analyzed at the recommended change time and
> > found it still fit for further use. I've yet to read of anyone finding
> > it actually needs changing at half the recommended mileage. And decent
> > oil - the recommended stuff - is hardly cheap these days.;

> I haven't priced Mobil 1 for about six months (with oil $100 - $150
> bbl), but my last 7 quarts (6.9 to be precise) about $35 when purchased
> in the 1.25 gallon jug. Another $10 for the filter and $3 for the lift
> fee. Full underside inspection while she's up. Not so bad. Your cost
> may vary.

The correct oil is about 15 gbp a litre here. Of course if you're not
using that early changes could be a good idea.

> R / John

> OBTW, I can see 35+ on slow runs in 5th. But typical on the road is
> more like 75-80 and the 530 gives between 29.5 to 31 mpg under those
> conditions.

My findings too - 32 mpg is what I get on a long run at normal motorway
speeds.

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John Carrier

20 Aug 2008 22:51

>> The BMW service interval on a 528 will illuminate between 15-17K
>> depending on driving (based purely on gasoline consumed). 5 to 7.5K is
>> better
>
> Why is it better? And why half the mileage and not 1/4? Every 1000 miles?

Anecdotal evidence (lots of sludge buildup in cars serviced on the
light) and the recommendations of BWMCCA's tech advice guy.

> Many have had their oil analyzed at the recommended change time and found
> it still fit for further use. I've yet to read of anyone finding it
> actually needs changing at half the recommended mileage. And decent oil -
> the recommended stuff - is hardly cheap these days.;

I haven't priced Mobil 1 for about six months (with oil $100 - $150 bbl),
but my last 7 quarts (6.9 to be precise) about $35 when purchased in the
1.25 gallon jug. Another $10 for the filter and $3 for the lift fee. Full
underside inspection while she's up. Not so bad. Your cost may vary.

R / John

OBTW, I can see 35+ on slow runs in 5th. But typical on the road is more
like 75-80 and the 530 gives between 29.5 to 31 mpg under those conditions.

Dave Plowman (News)

20 Aug 2008 07:36

> The BMW service interval on a 528 will illuminate between 15-17K
> depending on driving (based purely on gasoline consumed). 5 to 7.5K is
> better

Why is it better? And why half the mileage and not 1/4? Every 1000 miles?

Many have had their oil analyzed at the recommended change time and found
it still fit for further use. I've yet to read of anyone finding it
actually needs changing at half the recommended mileage. And decent oil -
the recommended stuff - is hardly cheap these days.;

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John Carrier

20 Aug 2008 00:14

> Today I phoned my local BMW agent for an oil change on my X 5. I put
> less than 5K miles a year, I do an extra oil change (before the
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>
> george

The BMW service interval on a 528 will illuminate between 15-17K depending
on driving (based purely on gasoline consumed). 5 to 7.5K is better and if
you drive as little as you do, BMW recommends every year in any case. A
month's delay on 5K oil is not going to hurt a thing.

R / John

gw	19 Aug 2008 21:13
Today I phoned my local BMW agent for an oil change on my X 5. I put less than 5K miles a year, I do an extra oil change (before the inspection lights come on). The earliest date they could give me in September 28, that is more than a month away...I realize oil change is not an urgent repair, but one month is a little long to wait? What are the experiences of this group? george

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