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Originally Posted by X5SilverBeast
I hear what you are saying. But 10-15K oil interval per BMW is nuts . I've done every 5K on both the X and the 540i. 96 pickup and my old honda got every 3K. I've done this kind of maint. on every vehicle I've owned. My truck has 173K, wife's old honda had 279K when sold, 540i has 175K and the X5 is at 94K. Not trying to compare BMW with chevy or honda. BMW also claims lifetime fluid on tranny and differential(atleast on the older ones, not sure what the new standard is), which I never trust.
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The 10-15k intervals aren't all that unrealistic considering the fluid capacity of the oil pans, using a quality oil and BMW filters. I've read countless posts of people sending their oil to Blackstone Labs to have it analyzed and still have life left in the oil. I personally follow the lights on the dash but I do it sooner than later, meaning like 2 or 1 green left instead of waiting till it's yellow or red.
My highest mileage vehicle is a 90 S10 Blazer with 270k...transmission serviced every 75k, oil changes every 5k at the local Jiffy Lube for a measily $10-$15, which is cheaper and quicker than me doing it myself. The M5 has 198k, 740iL has 136k and X5 has 109k...Mobil 1 oils and BMW filters everytime.
I completely agree about the trans fluid, that was a bad call on BMW's part...50k on average for me.
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