Oil change

hillbillybear · 03-12-2013, 05:08 PM

I have got an oil change message coming up saying book dealer to get oil change in 1200 miles
I assume this is a top up that i can do as its a petrol engine and not a full oil change . If so how do I know how much to add
Sorry if this seems a dumb question .i have done 11000 miles so far
Car under one year old

tawia · 03-12-2013, 08:18 PM

Do as it says. Simples

ovekvam · 03-13-2013, 01:15 AM

The 116i has a dip stick, so it is easy to top up. There is approximately 1 liter between the maximum and minimum marks on the stick.

hillbillybear · 03-13-2013, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ovekvam

The 116i has a dip stick, so it is easy to top up. There is approximately 1 liter between the maximum and minimum marks on the stick.

Thanks
Will do it myself then

Fanis · 03-13-2013, 01:56 AM

If the message says ''oil change'', then you have to change the oil. If it was for a top up, the message would be different (stating ''top up'' or something like that).

BGM · 03-13-2013, 02:26 AM

change the oil tbh, top up is just regular maintenance you should be doing anyway imo

hillbillybear · 03-13-2013, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Fanis

If the message says ''oil change'', then you have to change the oil. If it was for a top up, the message would be different (stating ''top up'' or something like that).

Thanks , will wait and see what message says in 1200 miles.

orcomma · 03-13-2013, 01:12 PM

new engine = extra crap in the first lot of oil - imagine all the micro particles of metal in it slowly grinding away... id change it pronto!

iBeech · 03-14-2013, 03:32 AM

I just had this service done on my 116i by the main dealer under my service plan (4 years service inclusive for £300)

They did a full oil change and micro filter change- the service history no appears in the idrive, stating both service items, and the main dealer who performed the service.

I think having the service history in the idrive will help keep some value.

SocialDrifter · 03-14-2013, 02:00 PM

Be carefull guys on the type and the oil brand you use.

BGM · 03-14-2013, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by iBeech

I just had this service done on my 116i by the main dealer under my service plan (4 years service inclusive for £300)

They did a full oil change and micro filter change- the service history no appears in the idrive, stating both service items, and the main dealer who performed the service.

I think having the service history in the idrive will help keep some value.

oh wow that is cool!!

yes it sure will, i'm liking that

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ovekvam Brigadier General 266 Rep 3,290 Posts Drives: 2021 Galvanic Gold i3S Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bryne, Norway iTrader: (0)	The 116i has a dip stick, so it is easy to top up. There is approximately 1 liter between the maximum and minimum marks on the stick.
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