[JoeyGoodfella]

when should I go in for my first oil change. I have just about 4k miles on it...:dunno:

 

[gmhl10]

I think the dealer would say to follow what the on-board computer says when you need the next oil change.
But, I did mine at 5K miles.
I've seen others on this board do it at 3K miles and some at 7500, etc.. etc...

 

[JoeyGoodfella]

on-board computer says like next 10k miles i think thats a bit much ya kno?...

 

[Jspeed]

It's about time to do it. Regardless of how precisely the engine parts were cast, during the break-in period there's bound to be metal shavings from the moving parts sliding along each other.

 

[Step330Ci]

Service interval is 15k, way too long for my taste. Because of the Synthetic Oil, most BMW mechanics around here recommend 7500k, anything less is a waste of money. I planned on doing mine at 5k & 10k, and let the dealership do there scheduled 15k. And since the oil fuller cap says "Castrol" on it. I found Castrol Full Synthetic at ( now dont laugh, Guy's ) Wally World (aka Wal-Mart) it's only priced at $18.88 for a 5qt container or (Imperial gallon). That's $3.77 a quart, can't beat that price. :thumbup:

 

[He and his]

The first interval is too fukin long......like at 13,000 miles or so.......fuk that shiet, many peeps get it at 5000 miles or so for the in between ones until Inspection-I time appears

1/ u have the option of doing it yourself with the oil extractor from Griots........

OR

2/ Go to the dealership to get it done out of your own $$$$$, unless a year is gone by since your ownership of the vehicle then u get it for free yearly