BMW service intervals?

CuriousUser

motorguy wrote: »

One thing i would say is the keys to longevity of the 320d engine are
(a) check the dipstick every week or two weeks. They are prone to using a little oil. Low oil = some components not getting fully lubricated
(b) if you are going to continue with the BMW dealer for the service intervals of 16000 or so, find a local indie and get the oil and filter changed at 8,000 miles also. Get them to use a genuine BMW filter, even if it means buying one yourself and handing it to them.

The oil gets contaminated and thins. By 16,000+ miles its like water.

These engines are known for timing chain problems (£4,000 fix) and turbo failures (£1,000 fix). Prevention is better than cure.

This is what I was advised by someone else too. To get a BMW servicing when it's due but in between another one done at a local one.

motorguy

CuriousUser wrote: »

This is what I was advised by someone else too. To get a BMW servicing when it's due but in between another one done at a local one.

Buy a tub of the oil and keep it at home too. Check it for oil every 2 weeks religiously. At some point it may start using oil. Keep it topped to the max level.