Paqngo Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 In 6000 miles, a 435d needs an oil change. I recently received a recall letter for an EGR cooler replacement and was planning to simply get my oil and filter changed at the same time. However, I was quoted £282 for a minor oil service and wondered what kind of oil BMW uses and how much of it they use. Given that winter is quickly approaching, £282 must be at least a week's worth of heating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvlenci Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 About once every six months, I give my 640d an oil change using just an OEM filter and high-quality ll04 bmw-approved oil. Fortunately for me, a friend of mine runs a garage, so I can barter with him for oil. The total is usually about £50 for me. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paqngo Posted June 17, 2023 Author Share Posted June 17, 2023 At that price, it's no surprise you change your mind so often! Do you have any clue where I may discover the amount that I need or what bmw uses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennycarlotta Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 I think the N57 takes about 6.5 litres. BMW used to use Castrol oil, then switched to Shell, but I think they're back to Castrol now. I use LL04 5w30 if the car has less than 100,000 miles on it, and LL04 5w40 if it has more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvlenci Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 Every six months, I replace the oil in my 640d, using just a genuine filter and a decent grade ll04 bmw certified oil. I am fortunate in that my friend runs a garage, so I can receive the oil for free. It usually costs me about £50 in total. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paqngo Posted June 17, 2023 Author Share Posted June 17, 2023 No surprise you update it so often at such a high expense! Any ideas where I can obtain the amount required and what bmw uses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennycarlotta Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 I think the N57 takes about 6.5 litres. BMW used to use Castrol oil, then switched to Shell, but I think they're back to Castrol now. I use LL04 5w30 if the car has less than 100,000 miles on it, and LL04 5w40 if it has more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvlenci Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 Having access to their infrastructure and oil at a discount is a huge boon to my budget. In my view, changing the oil at regular intervals is important. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChatMaven Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 6.5 L of certified BMW Longlife-04 oil is required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WordSmith Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 Yes, I purchase mine in bulk, roughly 20 litres for £60, air and oil filters are generally around £20 for the two, and every third visit I replace a gasoline filter, which costs me around £40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkEinstein Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 As long as the oil contains ll04. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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