2 questions regarding my E92 335i

Siciliano611 · 11-02-2007, 07:02 AM

Just got the car a month ago and noticed something since last night:
Putting the 6MT into reverse is a little harder now for some reason it is almost a small struggle to put it into Reverse more so than the last 3 weeks I have had it.

Secondly, When is the first oil change on this car usually done? I figured the I-drive would tell me or BMW Assist would email my BMW dealership and they would call, but I was curious about that....

Thanks

ArmyBimmerDude · 11-02-2007, 07:06 AM

You should do your first oil change right after you're done with the break in(1500 miles). Dont wait 20,000 to do your first one. lol

thegeneral101 · 11-02-2007, 07:10 AM

yeah BMW seems to forget that its a pretty good idea to get your oil changed after break in. If you plan on keeping it for a long time I would change the oil after break in. As for the trans, I have no clue.

HyperM3 · 11-02-2007, 08:41 AM

The clutch and things are still breaking in. The shifter engagement will loosen up over time. Its always pretty notchy at first.

I changed my oil at around 2500 miles. Whether or not it did something Im just pretty religious about doing that with every new car. Old habits die hard.

borisivan · 11-02-2007, 11:19 AM

re: changing the oil immediately after the break-in period,

Is that covered by the maint plan, or is this "on your own dime"?

John 070 · 11-02-2007, 11:25 AM

From my experience, the shifting did change over the first 2k. I can't quite put my finger on it, it was as if it has no feel at all initially, BUT was very easy to drive smoothly. It seemed to stiffen up?? as the vehicle got driven more, but more difficult to shift smoothly.

The oil change has been debated, but I think the bottom line is if you own it, change around 1200-1500. It may help, it may not, but what's $70-$130 for peace-of-mind? If you lease it, change it in one year.

My SA said the above, he told me since you own the car, and plan on keeping, change the oil early. He would do the same on his own car, though it may or may not be needed. Just do it. Lease? Let's be serious, practical, and stop trying to change the world. Don't bother, save your $70-$130 for something else. That's like remodeling your apartment--you don't own it, you don't have to do anything that goes beyond normal wear/tear. I've never washed and waxed a rental car, let alone pay for an oil change.

John 070 · 11-02-2007, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HyperM3

The clutch and things are still breaking in. The shifter engagement will loosen up over time. Its always pretty notchy at first.

I changed my oil at around 2500 miles. Whether or not it did something Im just pretty religious about doing that with every new car. Old habits die hard.

I don't have a clue why, but my shift is more notchy now than when new???? It's also harder to drive. I thought I was retarded or something, until I saw posts about the CDV.

HyperM3 · 11-02-2007, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by borisivan

re: changing the oil immediately after the break-in period,

Is that covered by the maint plan, or is this "on your own dime"?

On your own dime.

Quote:

Originally Posted by John 070

I don't have a clue why, but my shift is more notchy now than when new???? It's also harder to drive. I thought I was retarded or something, until I saw posts about the CDV.

The CDV helps out a lot in clutch feel and engagement. Dont remember if it helped at all in terms of lever feel(technically it shouldnt).

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Siciliano611 Major 397 Rep 1,303 Posts Drives: SMB M6GC Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ATL iTrader: (3)	2 questions regarding my E92 335i Just got the car a month ago and noticed something since last night: Putting the 6MT into reverse is a little harder now for some reason it is almost a small struggle to put it into Reverse more so than the last 3 weeks I have had it. Secondly, When is the first oil change on this car usually done? I figured the I-drive would tell me or BMW Assist would email my BMW dealership and they would call, but I was curious about that.... Thanks
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thegeneral101 Colonel 77 Rep 2,304 Posts Drives: '15 Z06,'13 750Li,'11 Raptor Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Miami/Michigan iTrader: (0)	yeah BMW seems to forget that its a pretty good idea to get your oil changed after break in. If you plan on keeping it for a long time I would change the oil after break in. As for the trans, I have no clue. __________________
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HyperM3 Too many Alex's, from now on, call me Beaufort 343 Rep 6,188 Posts Drives: See Sig Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (8)	The clutch and things are still breaking in. The shifter engagement will loosen up over time. Its always pretty notchy at first. I changed my oil at around 2500 miles. Whether or not it did something Im just pretty religious about doing that with every new car. Old habits die hard. __________________ 13 HD FatBob 17 A4 Glacier/Black 1st Edition/Pre+/Sport/EurocodeTMD/Racechip 16 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),13 S6 (gone),10 S4 (gone) 07 335i(gone)
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borisivan craptastic 19 Rep 281 Posts Drives: 2010 335xi Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: hell in a handbasket iTrader: (0)	re: first oil change re: changing the oil immediately after the break-in period, Is that covered by the maint plan, or is this "on your own dime"?
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John 070 Lieutenant General 1707 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	From my experience, the shifting did change over the first 2k. I can't quite put my finger on it, it was as if it has no feel at all initially, BUT was very easy to drive smoothly. It seemed to stiffen up?? as the vehicle got driven more, but more difficult to shift smoothly. The oil change has been debated, but I think the bottom line is if you own it, change around 1200-1500. It may help, it may not, but what's $70-$130 for peace-of-mind? If you lease it, change it in one year. My SA said the above, he told me since you own the car, and plan on keeping, change the oil early. He would do the same on his own car, though it may or may not be needed. Just do it. Lease? Let's be serious, practical, and stop trying to change the world. Don't bother, save your $70-$130 for something else. That's like remodeling your apartment--you don't own it, you don't have to do anything that goes beyond normal wear/tear. I've never washed and waxed a rental car, let alone pay for an oil change.
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