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The service indicator for my 330i indicates my oil change will be at 13,500 miles. I did my first oil change at about 6500 miles. I intend to change once inbetween what the service indicator shows (about every 6.5-7K miles).
 
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If you do a search, you'll find tons of threads debating the topic. The general consensus is to do it between 5000-7500 miles. It's the oil filter that doesn't last as long so another option is to change the filter earlier than the oil, but that gets confusing.
 
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My car is in today for a oil change....I have a 00 323Ci...I am not due for a service visit until another 5000K miles and the service rep told me that the recommended change is really every 15,000 miles or once a year....is that consist to what anyone else hears?...I am also a new BMW owner...anyway, I had it done....
 
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sosinsur said:
My car is in today for a oil change....I have a 00 323Ci...I am not due for a service visit until another 5000K miles and the service rep told me that the recommended change is really every 15,000 miles or once a year....is that consist to what anyone else hears?...I am also a new BMW owner...anyway, I had it done....
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The "recommended" change is just what is free of charge. That's the official party line. If you care about your car though, you'll change it once every 5000-7500 miles.
 
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if you own the car and don't lease it, I would do 1 oil change in between the required oil changes and do not reset the service indicator for the non scheduled oil change
 
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Do you guys recommend changing the oil after the first 500 miles? I'm purchasing a 330i ZHP. I've heard this in the past on other vehicles I've owned and wonder if it's still necessary with BMW. Any thoughts?

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I did my first change at about 6K miles on my ZHP. Thereafter continue one change in-between the "recommended" interval as shown by the service indicator. Remember to use synthetic oil. Do not reset or have reset the indicator when you do the in-between change.
 
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Patch said:
Do you guys recommend changing the oil after the first 500 miles? I'm purchasing a 330i ZHP. I've heard this in the past on other vehicles I've owned and wonder if it's still necessary with BMW. Any thoughts?
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I think it's a waste of money. On M3s, they have a 1200 mile service, but they don't require it on any other car. Never heard of anyone doing it on a BMW with synthetic oil.
 
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[thumb] I get my oil changed at 5,000 miles religiously, I drive a lot 90% highway miles, therefore I do not dare go over 5,000 without an oil change with filter and a tire rotation. I believe this is why I reached 140,000 without any problems to speak of except the dreaded control arm bushings and rear window regulator additionally I get about 50,000 on a set of tires. That's my two and a half cents worth. Happy Motoring... [driving2]
 
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