Seeking Advice! OCI on 2013 BMW 328i N52 (with Under Cover pics)

[BMWTurboDzl]

How do I tell the difference between the transmissions?

The FCP Euro pull-down was my first clue that more than one 6-sp auto was delivered with these cars, but I never got any further than that. I welcome some guidance here.

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[MCompact]

My son's 328i at 108k miles. The minimum OCI was 15k, using BMW TPT 5W-30.

 

[svenson]

i think if you had shorter OCI ,about 10K it would have been more cleaner. do you fill any oil between OCIs?

 

[MCompact]

i think if you had shorter OCI ,about 10K it would have been more cleaner. do you fill any oil between OCIs?

At most 1 quart between changes.

 

[bigjl]

i think if you had shorter OCI ,about 10K it would have been more cleaner. do you fill any oil between OCIs?

And why would that be?

 

[shortyb]

I think 6 months is your middle ground with current mileage/driving. Fresh oil in spring to get out all the fuel diluted, really cold weather swill, and fresh oil in the fall to celebrate the changing of the seasons and start the process all over again. Inside looks great, even with the probable dealer maintained OCIs/fluids.

 

[svenson]

And why would that be?

check out the first post and engine fotos.

 

[f355spider]

Different BMW and engine (M62) but I have been changing my oil and filter every 7500 miles since new. Today I passed 356,800 miles and its never been rebuilt, does not burn oil. I did have to have the timing chain guides and tensioners replaced at 263,600 miles.
I just use whatever LL-01 or LL-04 oil is on sale and a Mann, Hengst or Mahle oil filter.

 

[edyvw]

check out the first post and engine fotos.

I am not sure where exactly is the problem? It looks like any typical N52 with 3k, 5K or 10k OCI.

 

[chris719]

I have similar, and change the oil between 7k and 8k miles with any BMW LL-01. I typically use Mobil 1 0W-40, Castrol Edge 5W-40 or 0W-40 - depends on which has the best deal at WM when I need it. Your choice is fine as well, as I believe it has the LL-01 approval.

Valve cover was off last summer for gasket replacement, and it was nice and clean under there at 135k miles.

This is one engine that tolerates extended intervals, so long as LL-01 oil is used and you keep an eye on the oil levels. I've seen pictures with 10k-15k intervals, and they typically look pretty good as well.

That’s clean as hell for that mileage. Whoever buys your car if you ever sell it will be getting a good one in a sea of lemons.

 

[svenson]

I am not sure where exactly is the problem? It looks like any typical N52 with 3k, 5K or 10k OCI.

who said there is a problem? cleaner i said .so if my english are correct cleaner is the comparison word for clean..

 

[edyvw]

who said there is a problem? cleaner i said .so if my english are correct cleaner is the comparison word for clean..

Again, it looks like any N52 that had more frequent oil changes. Some varnish is part of the exploitation.

 

[bigjl]

check out the first post and engine fotos.

So no reason then?

 

[svenson]

Again, it looks like any N52 that had more frequent oil changes. Some varnish is part of the exploitation.

then we agree.

 

[svenson]

So no reason then?

so, you ,looking at the wrong page