For less than $40, I do a Mobil-1, Mann filter
change on my low mileage 2002 325CI once a year.
It gives me peace of mind.
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> "Scott Dorsey" <kludge@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> "er@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>>I only put about 3k miles per year on my Z4. Is it necessary to change
>>>the
>>>oil once a year? I wouldn't think so but I spoke with someone who said
>>>they change their oil once a year regardless if 5k miles were driven.
>>
>> I would. If you leave oil around, even if you aren't running, the oil
>> will slowly become acidic. After a year, you probably want to change
it.
>>
>> I'm not sure if this is still as serious an issue with the modern
>> synthetic
>> oils, but I'd still do it anyway just in case. But then again, I
change
>> my oil every 3,000 miles anyway.
>> --scott
>>
>> --
>> "C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."
>
> I will have to call the dealer. I don't think it is an issue with
> synthetic but who knows.
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