when did bmw's get expensive (lol)

[henxdam]

I'm asking about maintenance.

what year/generation did $100 dealership oil changes / other general maintenance become necessary.

i know w/ the e30 any backyard mechanic can work on them, but when did that change?

(also price of parts)

thanks!

-BMW noob

[uofom3]

I'm asking about maintenance.

what year/generation did $100 dealership oil changes / other general maintenance become necessary.

i know w/ the e30 any backyard mechanic can work on them, but when did that change?

(also price of parts)

thanks!

-BMW noob

it costs that much for your e30 if you take it there. Oil changes are not hard.

[henxdam]

haha i see. i was under the impressiong that all the newer bmw's NEED to have oil changes from the dealership.

i guess i was raised in a house of lies!

[trashcop 80s 80s]

As of now, you can change the oil on a newer BMW with just basic tools and a reset tool, but the E60M5 has a computer controlled oil level, so I don't know if you can change that.

[e30e]

I need a reset tool to tell my car dash light to turn off or change colors on my e36 but I could care less about it because it goes away after driving and I know when I changed my oil and how old they are.

[808AWD325xi]

newer bimmers do not require dealer oil changes

[Charlie]

haha i see. i was under the impressiong that all the newer bmw's NEED to have oil changes from the dealership.

i guess i was raised in a house of lies!

Which is the part that would "need" a dealership to perform the task? Loosening the drain plug? Removing the filter? Pouring the oil into the motor?

-Charlie

[TDE30]

Which is the part that would "need" a dealership to perform the task? Loosening the drain plug? Removing the filter? Pouring the oil into the motor?

-Charlie

Don't be fooled, removing that oil filler cap is a bitch. :D

[henxdam]

Which is the part that would "need" a dealership to perform the task? Loosening the drain plug? Removing the filter? Pouring the oil into the motor?

-Charlie

well yes i know how to change oil. i just thought (and was correct) about the dealer reset tool. how much does one cost and can i just bring it to a dealership so they can reset it for free?

i guess the only extra cost in owning a bmw is the higher premium on parts. is that correct?

[Dave]

reset tools can be purchased a ton of places on line.

And the parts really aren't that expensive if you know where to get them.

[e30e]

Don't be fooled, removing that oil filler cap is a bitch. :D

Yea the unlucky number 13mm bolt to get it off

[Jonathan M3]

Funny, my reset tool for both the E30 and E36 is a piece of 16ga wire.

[cramer]

The newer M motors want the special Castrol 10w60 with is about $9-10 a quart... so the cost adds up quick for an oil change. The labor is the cheap part ;)

Of course doing it yourself and even using other brand oil will save you money.

[nando]

Funny, my reset tool for both the E30 and E36 is a piece of 16ga wire.

same - I even got fancy and stuck a fuse inline. it's actually a hacked off power wire from an old car stereo. :p

[808AWD325xi]

same - I even got fancy and stuck a fuse inline. it's actually a hacked off power wire from an old car stereo. :p

damn, your living large ;)