@ 1,378 Miles

hl0m4n · 01-05-2007, 02:27 PM

i am at 1,378 miles with my new 335i and i called the dealership to schedule a maintance consisting of replacing the transmission, differential, and engine oil change. the service tech said that this was not necessary due to the titanium bearings that bmw now use. did you guys change anything yet or should i keep my car the way it is or enforce it?

i heard from alot of people that because of it being a new car, the gears, etc tend to shave metal shavings into the fluid and is best to change it at least around 1,200 miles at the norm. help please.

nmulax · 01-05-2007, 02:43 PM

A lot of people (myself included) had a early oil-change performed to remove any break-in shavings. Seems that people have it done between 1.5k and 5k miles. I had mine done at 5k miles.

I don't think it's necessary to change the trans. and differential oils this early.

s4iscool · 01-05-2007, 02:52 PM

overkill. oil change maybe every 5-10k miles, but the other fluids dont need to be touched

stressdoc · 01-05-2007, 03:01 PM

+2 Just do the engine oil unless you plan to track the beast and want to put in racing fluids.

SROC3 · 01-05-2007, 03:14 PM

yup....I agree. Engine oil only and save yer dough. Plus, see if they will do the first oil change for you for free. I bought mine in SF and just had it serviced in LA - in Santa Monica. They did my oil change for free. More than likely to ensure I give them a 5 (rating) of course, but nonetheless it was a very good gesture since they saved me $148.

And i will do all of my servicing with them from now on.

laztigger · 01-05-2007, 03:23 PM

And if you follow the factory-recommended maintenance programs, your services, including oil services and fluid services, are free for 4 years/60,000 miles, or if you were smart, upgraded to the 6 year/100,000 since it covers brake pads and brake rotors, which go out every 20k-40k miles depending on how you drive (unless you lease, then you probably don't have your car for over 4 years anyway)

teknochild · 01-05-2007, 03:24 PM

the dealer isnt going to do it w/o chargin you but you should deffinatly change your oil, do it yourself, its stupidly simple

F32Fleet · 01-05-2007, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hl0m4n

i am at 1,378 miles with my new 335i and i called the dealership to schedule a maintance consisting of replacing the transmission, differential, and engine oil change. the service tech said that this was not necessary due to the titanium bearings that bmw now use. did you guys change anything yet or should i keep my car the way it is or enforce it?

i heard from alot of people that because of it being a new car, the gears, etc tend to shave metal shavings into the fluid and is best to change it at least around 1,200 miles at the norm. help please.

You can change the differential fluid yourself, but you'll need to use an extractor because there's no drain plug.

As for the transmission I have no help for you. I believe it's sealed and/or the fill hole is hidden underneath the tranny tunnel.

hl0m4n · 01-05-2007, 04:25 PM

o so i took the information wrong. i thought you needed to change differential, engine and transmission for the metal shavings to be gone. so you just need the engine oil for the metal shavings to be removed?

sdiver68 · 01-05-2007, 04:53 PM

I'm a big believer in post break-in oil change for the engine, but not the rest of the drivetrain.

s4iscool · 01-05-2007, 05:17 PM

DONT WORRY, "metal shavings", its not like you will find chunks of some alloy in your engine or other fluids. You wouldnt even see them unless you filtered your used oil, or looked for some light reflection in the oil...even then, they would be better decribed as incredibly fine beach sand, not shavings or bits, etc.

Asiann · 01-05-2007, 07:15 PM

Just change the oil and leave the rest alone! Too early to do any other fluid change. Enjoy your ride!

Fester · 01-07-2007, 09:26 PM

This could be really a dumb question, but where is the oil filter located for 335i? Is there a DIY posted?

Barry626 · 01-07-2007, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SROC3

nonetheless it was a very good gesture since they saved me $148.

And i will do all of my servicing with them from now on.

Your dealer needs to be put in their place for charging $148.00 oil change.
I just had mine done 2 days ago on my 335i Sedan cost me $77.00 tax included.
One of the biggest BMW dealers in the country!

Would be happy to post receipt if needed?

teknochild · 01-07-2007, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry626

Your dealer needs to be put in their place for charging $148.00 oil change.
I just had mine done 2 days ago on my 335i Sedan cost me $77.00 tax included.
One of the biggest BMW dealers in the county!

Would be happy to post receipt if needed?

jesus and you can do it yourself for 30$ and its the easiest change ive ever seen

Jaws · 01-07-2007, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fester

This could be really a dumb question, but where is the oil filter located for 335i? Is there a DIY posted?

Look at the engine from the front of the car. The oil filter is just to the right of the engine at the front. It is cylindrical in shape and has a cover that screws off. The filter itself is just the filter media with no can around it. Very environmentaly friendly and rediculously easy to access.

cal99_99 · 01-07-2007, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaws

Look at the engine from the front of the car. The oil filter is just to the right of the engine at the front. It is cylindrical in shape and has a cover that screws off. The filter itself is just the filter media with no can around it. Very environmentaly friendly and rediculously easy to access.

can u post a step by step instructions for oil change, please? I never done it before but like to learn it. thanks

wj4 · 01-07-2007, 10:03 PM

Quote:

jesus and you can do it yourself for 30$ and its the easiest change ive ever seen

Some people are not priveledge enough to work in their own garage/driveway. I know how to do an oil change, change brake fluid, tranny fluid, let along other mods, but I still pay for an oil change at the dealership because I live in a condominium where the management are strict about doing auto repair in the complex. My neighbor changed the oil on his Nissan, sure he saved himself $30 he would've got charged at the dealership, but he also got hit with a $100 violation fee from the management.

To the OP, just change the oil. Leave everything else as is.

Jaws · 01-07-2007, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cal99_99

can u post a step by step instructions for oil change, please? I never done it before but like to learn it. thanks

Here's the link to DIY with pics: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4768

To the OP, just get the oil change done.

sdiver68 · 01-08-2007, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s4iscool

DONT WORRY, "metal shavings", its not like you will find chunks of some alloy in your engine or other fluids. You wouldnt even see them unless you filtered your used oil, or looked for some light reflection in the oil...even then, they would be better decribed as incredibly fine beach sand, not shavings or bits, etc.

Don't worry, it's fine grained sandpaper your metal parts are grinding against....

01-05-2007, 02:27 PM	#1
hl0m4n Major General 2159 Rep 5,623 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (58)	@ 1,378 Miles - Break In Q i am at 1,378 miles with my new 335i and i called the dealership to schedule a maintance consisting of replacing the transmission, differential, and engine oil change. the service tech said that this was not necessary due to the titanium bearings that bmw now use. did you guys change anything yet or should i keep my car the way it is or enforce it? i heard from alot of people that because of it being a new car, the gears, etc tend to shave metal shavings into the fluid and is best to change it at least around 1,200 miles at the norm. help please.
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

01-05-2007, 02:43 PM	#2
nmulax Brigadier General 379 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	A lot of people (myself included) had a early oil-change performed to remove any break-in shavings. Seems that people have it done between 1.5k and 5k miles. I had mine done at 5k miles. I don't think it's necessary to change the trans. and differential oils this early. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-05-2007, 02:52 PM	#3
s4iscool Major 26 Rep 1,138 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Neccos iTrader: (2)	overkill. oil change maybe every 5-10k miles, but the other fluids dont need to be touched
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-05-2007, 03:01 PM	#4
stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	+2 Just do the engine oil unless you plan to track the beast and want to put in racing fluids. __________________ My recent ED photos: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1026808 my not-so-recent ED: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31829 Please join BMWCCA http://bmwcca.org/index.php?pageid=c...&ref_by=300279
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-05-2007, 03:14 PM	#5
SROC3 The limit of adhesion is my home. 1702 Rep 3,778 Posts Drives: Like a Boss. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: three.one.zero iTrader: (1)	yup....I agree. Engine oil only and save yer dough. Plus, see if they will do the first oil change for you for free. I bought mine in SF and just had it serviced in LA - in Santa Monica. They did my oil change for free. More than likely to ensure I give them a 5 (rating) of course, but nonetheless it was a very good gesture since they saved me $148. And i will do all of my servicing with them from now on. __________________ 2019 X3 xDrive30i Glacier Silver \| Cognac w/ Fine Cove \| MSport \| Premium \| Dynamic Handling PKG \| Drive Assist \| HK w/ Bavsound Upgrade \|
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-05-2007, 03:23 PM	#6
laztigger New Member 2 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	And if you follow the factory-recommended maintenance programs, your services, including oil services and fluid services, are free for 4 years/60,000 miles, or if you were smart, upgraded to the 6 year/100,000 since it covers brake pads and brake rotors, which go out every 20k-40k miles depending on how you drive (unless you lease, then you probably don't have your car for over 4 years anyway)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-05-2007, 03:24 PM	#7
teknochild Your resident 4um troll 123 Rep 2,020 Posts Drives: 335 coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: fl iTrader: (0)	the dealer isnt going to do it w/o chargin you but you should deffinatly change your oil, do it yourself, its stupidly simple __________________ RAWRrrrr
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-05-2007, 04:25 PM	#9
hl0m4n Major General 2159 Rep 5,623 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (58)	o so i took the information wrong. i thought you needed to change differential, engine and transmission for the metal shavings to be gone. so you just need the engine oil for the metal shavings to be removed?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-05-2007, 04:53 PM	#10
sdiver68 Expert Road Racer 59 Rep 1,329 Posts Drives: 07 335i e90, 09 335i e93 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (3)	I'm a big believer in post break-in oil change for the engine, but not the rest of the drivetrain.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-05-2007, 05:17 PM	#11
s4iscool Major 26 Rep 1,138 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Neccos iTrader: (2)	DONT WORRY, "metal shavings", its not like you will find chunks of some alloy in your engine or other fluids. You wouldnt even see them unless you filtered your used oil, or looked for some light reflection in the oil...even then, they would be better decribed as incredibly fine beach sand, not shavings or bits, etc.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-05-2007, 07:15 PM	#12
Asiann Got Seoul? 116 Rep 2,862 Posts Drives: 2012 535i MSport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Honolulu iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 535i [0.00] 2008 750Li [0.00] 2006 BMW [0.00]	Just change the oil and leave the rest alone! Too early to do any other fluid change. Enjoy your ride! __________________ Can you say Alooooha? [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-07-2007, 09:26 PM	#13
Fester Major 27 Rep 1,129 Posts Drives: '13 Porsche 911 (991) 4S Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Silicon Valley, CA iTrader: (0)	This could be really a dumb question, but where is the oil filter located for 335i? Is there a DIY posted? __________________ 2013 911 4S ...GT Silver/Espresso custom build w/ lots of options and all alphabets soup! 2007 335i Coupe ...TiAg/Grey custom build...Sold!
	Appreciate 0 Quote