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Re: What is your oil change frequency? (archive)
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Posted by Joe on June 15, 2000 at 15:14:33:

In Reply to: Re: What is your oil change frequency? posted by WSZ on June 12, 2000 at 10:48:32:

Are they diagnosing the clogged oil passages on newer engines or, unfortunately, those that are out of warranty? Also, what is the remedy for a clogged oil passage and how does it manifest itself?
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: According to the current issue of the Roundel, they are seeing problems with the extended oil changes. Clogged oil passages. I chaged mine twice before the yellow light came on at 17,500 miles.

: : I have 9000 miles on my 2000 540 and have yet to have my first oil change. According to the service light, I am schedule for my first at ~15000. Do you follow the BMW computer recommendation or get it done more frequently -- every 7500 miles? The recent concern about the faulty filters has me a bit concerned.

: : The extended period between the oil changes is very convenient -- but I don't want to sacrifice the life of my car.



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