FYI Synthetic 5W-30 on sale

[Surk]

Walmart of all places has 5L jugs of Valvoline 5W30 or 10W30 Full Synthetic on sale for $21.99 .. I grabbed 4 jugs.... :thumbsup:

[audiophilia]

I need to change my oil.

Eric, would you be able to give me a hand?

If so, I'll pick up the oil and filter. Would I need anything else?

[christyles]

I need to change my oil.

Eric, would you be able to give me a hand?

If so, I'll pick up the oil and filter. Would I need anything else?
Do an oil change meet at Erics house. Howza bout Friday night. heh heh heh. Then coffee at Starbucks.

I gotta fnd a good sitdown Starbucks in the east.

[audiophilia]

Do an oil change meet at Erics house. Howza bout Friday night. heh heh heh. Then coffee at Starbucks.

I gotta fnd a good sitdown Starbucks in the east.
In.

Eric?

If it happens, I have 'dibs' for 1st in line:p

[M007]

I'm tired of moocamooca at starbuck. :p Bring a 36mm socket if you do change oil.

[FSO]

HS. I did my oil change last month at Europa Motors for $105. :mad:

[M007]

Tha's not bad. Oil and filter will cost you $60 buck. They only charging you $40 labour. I could do it for $ 20buck labour. :p

[bmwboy88]

Oil change is very easy to do espically on a Bimmer. I do all my oil changes even though my car still has the free maintenance. I just don't believe BMW when they tell me that their oil can last 13000km between changes.


See below for detail :

http://www.bmw325i.net/maint_oil_extractor.shtml

:)

[M007]

I think they said it can last long as 25k. I don't believe it either. The filter will go out before the oil.

[bmwboy88]

Changing the oil frequently can only do good things to the car!

[M007]

I do them every 7-8k. :)

[Chopper]

I go about every 5K. It costs about a $100 bucks. It'd be nice to be able to do this myself and save the money for other more importnant things like new rims :) :)

[audiophilia]

I think if Eric shows us the way once, we'll always do our own oil changes...

[dutty_mark3]

Oil change is very easy to do espically on a Bimmer. I do all my oil changes even though my car still has the free maintenance. I just don't believe BMW when they tell me that their oil can last 13000km between changes.


See below for detail :

http://www.bmw325i.net/maint_oil_extractor.shtml

:)

Question: when DIYing oil change how/where do you dispose of used motor oil? what's the cost, if any?

[audiophilia]

Question: when DIYing oil change how/where do you dispose of used motor oil? what's the cost, if any?
I'm gonna pour my sht down Eric's backyard drain...:D

[Surk]

Question: when DIYing oil change how/where do you dispose of used motor oil? what's the cost, if any?

U can take it to any Cdn Tire or auto shop..they'll get rid of it...

I do mine every 5-7K's..it's cheap insurance especially in summer when we're "pushing" the cars more... I have a hook-up for E46 oil filters through the dealership... $8.00 + GST... comes with both gskts and same as Mahle. I'll bring one to next meet and we can decide on a GB..

[audiophilia]

U can take it to any Cdn Tire or auto shop..they'll get rid of it...

I do mine every 5-7K's..it's cheap insurance especially in summer when we're "pushing" the cars more... I have a hook-up for E46 oil filters through the dealership... $8.00 + GST... comes with both gskts and same as Mahle. I'll bring one to next meet and we can decide on a GB..
can we get a few before Friday's oil change install?....:yourmyido

[M007]

I go about every 5K. It costs about a $100 bucks. It'd be nice to be able to do this myself and save the money for other more importnant things like new rims :) :)
Ed , you can use synthetic little bit longer. The regular oil is up to 5k. :)

[M007]

Question: when DIYing oil change how/where do you dispose of used motor oil? what's the cost, if any?
What I do is put the old oil in the new container after I put it in the car. Then dispose it.

[bmwboy88]

Take it to Canadian Tire of Mr.Lube. They will take it and dispose the oil for you.
Although I have some incideces where some dude from Canadian Tire asked for $5 for disposing my oil. If you get asked, just take it to another place. Most of the places will take the oil.

[M333ee]

OK group oil change at my place!!!!

Bring extra bottles to put the used oil in then somebody can take a whole boatload to the lube place down the street. :^o:

Surk, $8 for a filter is a great buy. I buy mine at the dealership for $14 just so I get a receipt for BMW that I do change my oil.

I still have a 4L jug of Mobile 1 5W30. The price at Cdn Tire is 28.49 right now... :thumbsdow I saw it a couple of weeks ago for 24.99.... :(

[M333ee]

I'm gonna pour my sht down Eric's backyard drain...:D

BANNNN!!!!

Doh...can I do that to a admin? :blaaaa:

[audiophilia]

BANNNN!!!!

Doh...can I do that to a admin? :blaaaa:
You're married to the queen; you can do anything!:)

[oyster]

It's easy, let's get the group more involved in DIY

[db323]

When is it. I wouldn't mind coming just to know how to DIY oil changes..

[dutty_mark3]

OK group oil change at my place!!!!

Bring extra bottles to put the used oil in then somebody can take a whole boatload to the lube place down the street. :^o:

Surk, $8 for a filter is a great buy. I buy mine at the dealership for $14 just so I get a receipt for BMW that I do change my oil.

I still have a 4L jug of Mobile 1 5W30. The price at Cdn Tire is 28.49 right now... :thumbsdow I saw it a couple of weeks ago for 24.99.... :(

What time? My baby's coming up on 5K. If I don't change my oil, I may attend just to learn for when it's time. Are you planning on using a pump or doing a gravity drain?

[M333ee]

What time? My baby's coming up on 5K. If I don't change my oil, I may attend just to learn for when it's time. Are you planning on using a pump or doing a gravity drain?

We are going to be using a pump since it is so much easier and cleaner to do it that way plus some of the cars are too low to get up on ramps or jack stands. (I do know the 2x4 trick but it is still too messy)

Come on out mark. It would be great to see you and your car again! :}: :thumbsup:

[Chopper]

Yeah, when is the DIY. I just got mine changed last week but I want to learn/watch how its done. The money saved on oil changes will definitely come in useful.

[oyster]

WHEN WHEN WHEN, i LOVE DYI

[M333ee]

Chris, Anthony when is the day?

Friday might conflict with the Yorkdale walk around :D

[bmwboy88]

Pump is the way to go....Ialso use the pump and it makes the oil changes so much faster and cleaner!

Quick question for you Eric. After all the oil are s***** from the dip stick area, do you do use the pump to suck all the oil from the filter area as well?

Thanks,

BMWBOY88

[M333ee]

I actually don't suck the oil out of the filter area so as to make sure when the next startup occurs that there is no oil starvation through the filter.

I could be way wrong here but that is what I have heard from other boards and mechs.... :Idunno:

[STALKER]

I agree, 25000km is a long time, especially if you drive the car hard. I change mine at least once inbetween the intervals, depending on what Im doing with the car. The only bad news is that my oil costs something like $16 a liter.

[M333ee]

$16 ????

Are you using Motul or that 0W50 from the other German carmaker (benz)?

[audiophilia]

Chris, Anthony when is the day?

Friday might conflict with the Yorkdale walk around :DFriday after 7 at your place, Starbux by 10...I can be at your place much earlier if you like to save on time...a stealth oil change:D

we can bring in Popeyes for dinner

as soon as you confirm, Eric, we can post on the calendar...not sure how many oil changes we can do, but the line starts here:

1)audiophilia
2) christyles

[dutty_mark3]

Friday after 7 at your place, Starbux by 10...I can be at your place much earlier if you like to save on time...a stealth oil change:D

we can bring in Popeyes for dinner

as soon as you confirm, Eric, we can post on the calendar...not sure how many oil changes we can do, but the line starts here:

1)audiophilia
2) christyles

Friday at 7's good for me.

1) audiophilia
2) christyles
3) dutty_mark3

also... need to buy oil and filter... a buck or two difference won't kill me... but i'm always down to save money so if anyone knows a good deal that ain't too far outta my way, holla.

one more thing... i know we're gonna use eric's (or someone else's?) extractor. but where does one get a fluid extractor pump locally? eric, did you order yours online from griot's?

[M333ee]

Mark,

Call up any Marine supply store. I got mine from a store at the Parklawn exit near the Lakeshore. Jersery actually lives near the store. GB for the Pella oil extractor !!!

Make sure to bring your oil and a filter for a stealership or someplace else.

Hmmmm might be sic *cough* sic this friday.... :sick: :D

[oyster]

what's the retail on Pella oil extractor?

Darn, got a wedding to go to on Friday.

[M333ee]

I can't remember exact numbers but I think in the 50-75$ range for the small round one.

[Jersey]

sucks, i cant make it...i have my 1st exam on sat morning 9am...

[M333ee]

sucks, i cant make it...i have my 1st exam on sat morning 9am...

Alun,

We could do a stealth oil change for YOU before then :}:

[db323]

Chris, Your getting an oil change again/ Didn'y you just get that done like 2 weeks ago or something. We did ours at the same time. :Idunno:

[Chopper]

Yeah Chris- how many oil changes are you planning on sneaking in?
I'll stop by just to learn how its done right. I second the Group Buy on the extractor!! :thumbsup:

[oyster]

I'm in for GB oil extractor and will look at the DYI

[Jersey]

Alun,

We could do a stealth oil change for YOU before then :}:

thanks bro...appreciate it...i may have to make it AFTER though...thanks

[Chopper]

thanks bro...appreciate it...i may have to make it AFTER though...thanks

Alun- good luck on your exam. School was fun but I do not miss taking exams, that's for sure. :thumbsup:

[audiophilia]

Mark,

Call up any Marine supply store. I got mine from a store at the Parklawn exit near the Lakeshore. Jersery actually lives near the store. GB for the Pella oil extractor !!!

Make sure to bring your oil and a filter for a stealership or someplace else.

Hmmmm might be sic *cough* sic this friday.... :sick: :D
Great! I'll be there by 3:30...:D

[audiophilia]

328 CI


5W30 or 10W30?

Ta!

[wjjeeper]

I run 0w40 in my 328 Ci

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=168505&highlight=0w30

[Chopper]

I run 0w40 in my 328 Ci

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=168505&highlight=0w30

Very informative. I'll make sure I buy the right weight oil. I always thought that Mobil 1 5-30W was good for the Bimmers. :0

[audiophilia]

Holy sht, my head hurts...what a thread!!

Still not sure what to buy...was hoping to get Surk's deal suggestion...:crying:

[christyles]

as soon as you confirm, Eric, we can post on the calendar...not sure how many oil changes we can do, but the line starts here:
1)audiophilia
2) christyles

I didn't know I was gettin an oil change!!! :0
I only called a meet but no oil change for me. I'll be happy to attend to watch and learn, and eat Popeyes... mmm....artery cloggin chicken.
Someon call Stalker. :sick:

1) Audiophiliabanpoofteritis
2)...

[Quickid]

Holy sht, my head hurts...what a thread!!

Still not sure what to buy...was hoping to get Surk's deal suggestion...:crying:
Hi Anthony,

If you need an oil change immediately and don't have time to research/assess all the options, you can always get the oil from the dealer. It will cost you a buck more per liter compared to the ones on sale. For 6 or 7 bucks more, you can rest assured your car is getting what BMW engineers recommend. Just my 2 cents...

Josel

[audiophilia]

Hi Anthony,

If you need an oil change immediately and don't have time to research/assess all the options, you can always get the oil from the dealer. It will cost you a buck more per liter compared to the ones on sale. For 6 or 7 bucks more, you can rest assured your car is getting what BMW engineers recommend. Just my 2 cents...

Josel
Thanks, Jos, just may do that...:thumbsup:

[Surk]

5w30 is good yr round for all BMW.... Your safe Anthony with any brand Synthetic oil..I've tried them all, Mobil, Valv, Castrol, Pennzoil.... without probs

JOS>> I recall seeing Mobil 1 (non BMW oil) in UR garage.. :yak: :1nono:




Hi Anthony,

If you need an oil change immediately and don't have time to research/assess all the options, you can always get the oil from the dealer. It will cost you a buck more per liter compared to the ones on sale. For 6 or 7 bucks more, you can rest assured your car is getting what BMW engineers recommend. Just my 2 cents...

Josel

[Quickid]

JOS>> I recall seeing Mobil 1 (non BMW oil) in UR garage.. :yak: :1nono:

I do use Mobil 1 but each of us have to be comfortable with our own decision on what we want to put on our cars. I was just suggesting to Anthony (since he seemed overwhelmed with all the choices) to go with what's recommended until he has more time to research and decide what other oils he'd be comfortable with.

As for myself, I am very comfortable putting Valvoline, Castrol, Mobil 1 5w30 (synthetic). In an emergency, I will even put Canadian Tire and Walmart synthetics because generic brands are made by the big name companies anyway.

[M333ee]

I run 0w40 in my 328 Ci

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=168505&highlight=0w30

Excellent post wjjeeper.
I'll use the 0w40 in the future or at least the BMW oil.

[Regin8r]

Excellent post wjjeeper.
I'll use the 0w40 in the future or at least the BMW oil.

That was a good read. I used Mobil 1 5W30 before. Guess I'm switching. Eric, do you have directions to your place?

Reg

[oyster]

when is the meet at Eric's, can you also PM me your address?

Will make a detour before the wedding

[Sunapollo]

How much oil do we need for an oil change ?

[BlueSky]

How much oil do we need for an oil change ?

slightly less than 7L for non-M

[Surk]

I do use Mobil 1 but each of us have to be comfortable with our own decision on what we want to put on our cars. I was just suggesting to Anthony (since he seemed overwhelmed with all the choices) to go with what's recommended until he has more time to research and decide what other oils he'd be comfortable with.

As for myself, I am very comfortable putting Valvoline, Castrol, Mobil 1 5w30 (synthetic). In an emergency, I will even put Canadian Tire and Walmart synthetics because generic brands are made by the big name companies anyway.

No need to explain Jos... was just j\king with ya.. :thumbsup: To each their own preference..

[audiophilia]

Thanks, Jos, Peter, et al..

great thread...after another read, I'l probably pick up the Valvoline special at Walmart -- I'll be changing the oil very reguarly, so oil degradation should not be a problem..

You guys are THE best!!!