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Originally Posted by etc123
I just got my new 2014 750Li two weeks ago so I'm pretty new to the forum and BMW in general. In all my previous cars, I used to change the oil every 2,500-3,000 miles. It seems that oil change for the Bimmer is between 10k-15k miles depending on the driving style. Even though the newer cars have a lot of electronics, mechanical parts do exist and are responsible for the physical movement of the car. I just cannot make peace and allow myself to destroy the engine by changing the oil every 10k+ miles. I know i'm paranoic about this and usually do end up changing the oil sooner than most people but I just cannot accept changing it at more than 10k miles regardless of what synthetic oil they put in.
Does anyone have any comments on this topic?
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The rule of thumb is, since BMW gives you a free oil change @ 1yr/15k miles... I would do a mid service oil change at 7500 miles but NOT reset the CBS so that when u reach 1yr/15k miles they will do the free oil change.
generally you are not using dino oil, you are using synthetics... The only true way to know when is a good time to change is by doing a used oil analysis. My other rule of thumb for my using Mobil1 0-40 euro LL-01 5qt jugs from walmart, your car can drive 1000 miles per liter of oil you store in the motor. So if your car holds 7qts of motor oil... Then i would be comfortable going 7000 miles before changing the oil.
I have done 10k intervals on my 335xi with no issues