Memphis, TN recommendations

jrUTlaw · 11-04-2010, 07:58 PM

I'm new to BMW and have a 2007 e90 335i with 52k miles. My oil light came on tonight, so I have posted in the proper forum (I believe). See thread here please: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=450882

My question is, I'm thinking that I might take the car to an independent shop in Memphis, TN if this is a problem and also to do my oil changes and maintenance. I don't want to pay the dealership $125/hr. Please let me know any recommendations and reviews (good and bad). I really appreciate any help as I am completely new to BMW. Thanks in advance.

J02 335i · 11-04-2010, 08:04 PM

Just add some oil and be done with it, I seen in your other post you had the oil changed 2 months ago, so adding a litre every couple months (depending on mileage) is not bad.

BTM · 11-04-2010, 08:23 PM

Had this happen recently on a road trip - no need to go to a shop just add some and monitor it. I wouldn't add an entire quart, my car called for a quart and I added about 1/4 of a quart and the oil level settled at about 75% of the electronic meter.

jrUTlaw · 11-04-2010, 08:40 PM

Thanks for the replies. Is it normal to have to add oil between oil changes? Also, I want to get recommendations on a shop because I'm going to get the oil changed in about 2500-3000 more miles. I'm planning to get oil changes every 7500 miles instead of 15,000. I think it will give me more peace of mind, especially coming from cars that called for oil changes every 3k miles.

BTM · 11-04-2010, 08:41 PM

Yea it's pretty common to add oil...

Try regionals as far as shops go...but it's a pretty simply DIY too

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jrUTlaw Esquire 8 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Sedan Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jackson - Knoxville - Memphis, TN iTrader: (0)	Memphis, TN recommendations I'm new to BMW and have a 2007 e90 335i with 52k miles. My oil light came on tonight, so I have posted in the proper forum (I believe). See thread here please: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=450882 My question is, I'm thinking that I might take the car to an independent shop in Memphis, TN if this is a problem and also to do my oil changes and maintenance. I don't want to pay the dealership $125/hr. Please let me know any recommendations and reviews (good and bad). I really appreciate any help as I am completely new to BMW. Thanks in advance. __________________ 2007 335i e90 Sedan \| Titanium Silver \| Black Dakota Leather \| Tint \| Logic7 \| Premium \| Cold Weather \| 159s 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5SE \| Navy Blue \| Blond Leather \| Tint \| Bose \| Premium \| Sport \| Continental ExtremeContact DWS Last edited by jrUTlaw; 11-04-2010 at 08:45 PM..
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J02 335i Lieutenant Colonel 39 Rep 1,558 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ontario iTrader: (1)	Just add some oil and be done with it, I seen in your other post you had the oil changed 2 months ago, so adding a litre every couple months (depending on mileage) is not bad. __________________ Sport pack, JB3, Dci, factory oil cooler, 18" M3 reps, Michelin PSS, painted trim, black grills, smoked side markers, LED plate lights, H&R coils, Borla catback
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BTM Banned 483 Rep 10,309 Posts Drives: A///MERICAN!!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A///MERICA!!! iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe [7.20]	Had this happen recently on a road trip - no need to go to a shop just add some and monitor it. I wouldn't add an entire quart, my car called for a quart and I added about 1/4 of a quart and the oil level settled at about 75% of the electronic meter.
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11-04-2010, 08:40 PM	#4
jrUTlaw Esquire 8 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Sedan Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jackson - Knoxville - Memphis, TN iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the replies. Is it normal to have to add oil between oil changes? Also, I want to get recommendations on a shop because I'm going to get the oil changed in about 2500-3000 more miles. I'm planning to get oil changes every 7500 miles instead of 15,000. I think it will give me more peace of mind, especially coming from cars that called for oil changes every 3k miles. __________________ 2007 335i e90 Sedan \| Titanium Silver \| Black Dakota Leather \| Tint \| Logic7 \| Premium \| Cold Weather \| 159s 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5SE \| Navy Blue \| Blond Leather \| Tint \| Bose \| Premium \| Sport \| Continental ExtremeContact DWS
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BTM Banned 483 Rep 10,309 Posts Drives: A///MERICAN!!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A///MERICA!!! iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe [7.20]	Yea it's pretty common to add oil... Try regionals as far as shops go...but it's a pretty simply DIY too
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