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Old 21st December 2001, 23:20   #10 (permalink)
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Originally posted by Aussie2U
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't BMW's service schedule based on time as well as mileage? If you made the car a garage queen and ran only 4k miles in 4 years, would it still have most of the lights lit?
Here's what the BMW Web site says about Oil Service:
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In the event your BMW travels considerably less than 6,200 miles (10,000 km) annually, the oil should still be changed once a year, as it will age despite infrequent usage.
Here's what the BMW Web site says about Required Oil
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A required oil for all model year 1999 and later BMW vehicles

All new BMW engines come from the factory filled with BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil [i.e., 5W-30]. The reason is that those engines are designed to provide longer oil service intervals while still delivering optimum performance, fuel efficiency, and durability.
And please, let's not start the 10W-60 versus 5W-30 debate all over again.
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