Thanks for the advice. Definitely not trying to just save a few bucks. I merely want to drop the oil and filter at 9000K KM - which is halfway to the 18000K KM that the dealer will do it.

There is no way of them knowing that I even changed the oil - which is what I would prefer. If I buy oil /filter from them and something goes wrong with the engine, could they not also say that it was due to the fact that I worked on the engine?

I want my intermediate oil change completely under the radar if possible. This will avoid any issues/questions about liability down the road while under warranty I think.

On that note, I presume as long as Syntec meets the specifications, it should be suitable.

Good point.

IIRC Penguin got his oil and filter online through getBMWparts.com which handles BMW OEM parts via Tischer BMW. This could give you the best of both worlds. The 'approved' oil and filter, with minimal connection to your dealership.

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LL-04 is the specification required. If it doesn't state that on the container, it should not be used if you want to comply with the OEM specification.

The engine holds 8 quarts with a fillter change, period.

You guys have too much time on your hands. :)

For me, this is a job for the dealer while I'm out jogging or cycling. Plus, the dealer can check some of the other stuff that helps keep the vehicle healthy while they are at it.

Tischer (getbmwparts.com) has a special on an oil change kit right now. The parts manager there says it's the same kit as a 335d (same engine, right?).
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Is the part number for the filter 11427788460?

Good catch.

The part number of the filter my dealer sold me was 11427788460. But as you can see in the OP photos, the part number of the filter that was in my 35d was 11427788461. The photos show that they are the same size and design. Hopefully they are the same part with different numbers :dunno:

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It is often worth checking on the actual differences in filters that have the same dimensions but different part numbers. The part could have simply been changed up, due to a product update. However, it could also be that the different part numbers have different filter media, with different micron ratings (the size of particle that can pass through the filter media). I don't know that this is the difference on these two BMW filters, but it does happen on other filter brands I work with.

I would ask the dealer to confirm the difference between the two filters, to ensure that one is a direct replacement for the other.

I'm checking on this with the Tischer Internet Parts Manager. Stay tuned...

:iagree: But I hadn't noticed the different part numbers until jaaX3 pointed it out today :(

FWIW 11427788461 is 'not found' when doing a part number search on realOEM.com or getBMWparts.com. But 11427788460 is found and shows as the correct part for both the 35d and 335d.

Hopefully jaaX3 can get to the bottom of this with Tischer.

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