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Originally Posted by BSM F30
So, I'm a bit "old school" when it comes to a new car break-in. I have always changed the oil and filter after the first 1,000 miles or so, then followed a regular schedule that is a bit more aggressive than the recommended scheduled maintenance. What do you guys think? Is it a good idea to do the initial oil change for a new BMW right after the break-in period? Reading posts here and on the E92 forum, it looks most owners prefer to change their oil well ahead of recommended schedules, but an early 1,000 mile oil change is debatable. Thoughts?
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You've got a 2014 model. Factory oil change interval (oci) is every 10k. So your "more aggressive" oci will be . . . what? Every 5000 miles? My opinion: that would be a total waste and will achieve absolutely nothing as far as extending the life of your engine is concerned. I doubt it would even impress "old school" Mike Miller. But you never know. I wonder if Miller will now recommend halving BMW's new oci - - just to be safe.
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