How much to pay for an oil change for an E39 528?
How much to pay for an oil change for an E39 528?
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sparks_E39

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12,738 posts

243 months

Friday 1st January 2010
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And what is the best oil to use? Car had its last change when I bought it just over a year ago, so it's in need of it again. Been told that going the BMW route isn't all that more expensive than an Indie. I could get my local garage to do it at a fraction of the cost and know they are doing a good job but I would like the service history to say BMW on it.

derin100

5,217 posts

273 months

Friday 1st January 2010
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An 'Oil Service' shouldn't be vastly different in price even at the Maindealer...whether it makes any difference is highly debateable.

I once took my ex-E30 M3 into my local maindealer for an 'Oil Service' (normally used Moseley Motorsport but he was busy). It was driving absolutely fine when I drove in...when I tried to drive out an hour and a half later it wouldn't make it as far as their front gate! rolleyes

sparks_E39

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12,738 posts

243 months

Friday 1st January 2010
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Thanks, the local garage I normally use say they will do an engine flush with the oil change, but I really don't want them to do that as I have heard it does more harm then good, might take it to a good Indie.

HarryW

16,038 posts

299 months

Friday 1st January 2010
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Check with your local main dealer see if they do the 6plus servicing for cars over 6 years old, something like 40% off labour and 20% off the parts.

sparks_E39

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12,738 posts

243 months

Friday 1st January 2010
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HarryW said:
Check with your local main dealer see if they do the 6plus servicing for cars over 6 years old, something like 40% off labour and 20% off the parts.
Thats interesting, thank you I'll do just that :-)

< FORZA WEST

1,038 posts

239 months

Friday 1st January 2010
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£91 all in for an oil service using Castrol - indy

matt21

4,400 posts

234 months

Friday 1st January 2010
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Wollaston BMW did my oil service for 107 quid with fully synthetic oil

coley20

2,965 posts

221 months

Monday 4th January 2010
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National Tyres will do an oil & and Filter change upto 7l, using Castrol for £34

Don`t believe me check

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I will be booking my 325i in for the weekend

Edited by coley20 on Monday 4th January 16:59


Edited by coley20 on Monday 4th January 17:00