When should you change the OIL on E70

[powr_x5]

My E70 is almost 4000K and i heard that after the break in period, i should change the oil. Anyone have any ideal about this? i know that i should be changing it until the mantainance indicator go on.

[bell407]

You don´t have to change it, some people say it´s better for the engine when you do a oil change after the break in period. I would recommend 5000km as a good mileage...

So long

Christian

[powr_x5]

So after 5000K then i should change it???

[X5FX]

I changed mine after I broke her in at 2500 miles, then every 7500 miles after that.

[bell407]

Up to you my friend, again there is no need to by the service manual of BMW...

So long

Christian

[KEF]

Originally Posted by powr_x5

My E70 is almost 4000K and i heard that after the break in period, i should change the oil. Anyone have any ideal about this? i know that i should be changing it until the mantainance indicator go on.

As bell407 said, it is entirely up to you. If you are looking for a guideline, what these guys have told you is logical - change the oil after the break in period, and then at some regular interval, 5000-7500 miles.

I will always change oil and filter after the 2500 mile break in period.

Put it this way, you won't be hurting anything by changing it more frequently.

Regards,
KEF

[y5choi]

Originally Posted by KEF

As bell407 said, it is entirely up to you. If you are looking for a guideline, what these guys have told you is logical - change the oil after the break in period, and then at some regular interval, 5000-7500 miles.

I will always change oil and filter after the 2500 mile break in period.

Put it this way, you won't be hurting anything by changing it more frequently.

Regards,
KEF

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I'm getting my oil changed tomorrow (at 2011km). I feel good about it (costs me 60 bucks but hey I know i'm investing it in my car, not just throwing it away)

[nynd]

If you plan to keep your car - change it anywhere from 1000 - 5000 miles. I like the 2500, 7500 and then normal routine every 7500 if need be. For $50 its a good investment in prolonging the life of the vehicle. If it's a lease...then let her ride!

[powr_x5]

How much does it cost for the oil??? it is easy to change it? hehe I used to change oil on my civic, but feel nervous on a bwm special it's cost more than 100K in Canada

[dbinc]

I will be changing mine....

First Oil Change: 1000 miles

Every Other Oil Change At: 3000 miles

Reason why dealer have higher interval oil change...so they can keep the cost down, don't matter what kind of vehicle you have, you should change your oil every 3000 miles and if using synthetic oil you can go up to 6000 miles, but that also depends on where you live, if it's always hot and no winters, I would still recommend changing it every 3000 miles even if a person uses synthetic or not.

Just my personal opinion....