08-31-2015, 09:44 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: SA, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JCL
I think that changing the oil every 3-5k is a waste of money, unless the vehicle only sees that mileage every 24 months, in which case getting the acids out of the sump can't hurt.
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A waste of money to some is peace of mind to others. Which in the long run can be worth more than the money. 
I still maintain 5k - 7500 miles is about perfect in terms of an interval. 10000 is too long for an oil change by my standards. Especially since, as others have mentioned, most of us who live in cities expose our X5's (and other vehicles) to what is considered a fairly harsh driving cycle.
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