Where do you guys have it done? I know there's Chapman & Scottsdale BMW, but I hear they charge a lot. Any DIYers?

DIY. If you need help or a driveway to do it, let me know.

yeah DIY, after u do it the first time u'll wonder why people pay $20 for something soooo easy.

matt, if u want, u could come over here to gilbert and change it, just pick up a good oil filter and enough oil...checkout ur local autozone, checkers, pepboys, or napa (i think at least autozone carries bosch filters)

WalMart sells 5 quarts of Mobil Synthetic for 17 to 18 bucks...you cant beat that.

Take it to express lube. $20.

It isn't a huge deal if the filter isn't BMW is it?

Originally posted by Frenoy
It isn't a huge deal if the filter isn't BMW is it?

Kinda up to you...

I only use original Mann/Mahle filters with my car though.

I use the mann/mahle filters as well.

I get whatever BAPP has.

Guess I'll try and DIY it. Got the driveway, funnels, tools and all that. Just missing disposal (time to save a few milk jugs), and jackstands...neighbor might still have those drive-up kind.

If I do take it somewhere (not a BMW dealership) will they reset my comp? It's probably not that big of a deal....

check here... for all your DIYs

http://www.geocities.com/e36rulz/DIY.html

that's "parked" in the e36 tech sections of bimmerforums...

but.. more specifically in regards to your computer reset question..

http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/electrical/e36_reset_service_lights.html

or you can just buy a reset tool.. pretty easy to find... most bmw tuners sell em... i think bavauto.. turner motorsports.. etc.. etc..

I DIY it. It's pretty easy. Just annoying when the oil runs down your arm.

DIY !!! im doing mine tomrrow (wednesday) if you care to join

Originally posted by FastE21
DIY !!! im doing mine tomrrow (wednesday) if you care to join

Woowoo, oil change party! :stickoutt

Disposal? Isnt that what the toilet is for?

Originally posted by Frenoy
Woowoo, oil change party! :stickoutt

you're making it sound gay.. :boobies ill add those for good measure:boink

Originally posted by FastE21
you're making it sound gay.. :boobies ill add those for good measure:boink

My bad. :boink :boobies :boink

thats better

side note:
rainy today.. dont feel like doing it today.. when do u want to do it?

Probably this weekend.

What's a good weight oil to use? Think I read somewhere that 20w50 is good considering our temps.

thats what i use :dunno

I use it too. I need to do mine here pretty soon myself. Gotta go buy another crate heh.

tru tru robbie! .. i think youll be able to handle this one on your own for sure.. u r welcome to join us !

frenoy, check the owners manual....i believe m50s use a lot thinner oil than 20w50 (since 20w50 is usually a grade used in older motors, like the m10).....and a heavy oil is not recommended during cooler weather (it puts a lot more strain on the starter motor during cold starts)

I've handled a few by myself Matt :) I'll be fine.

oil change/workday this weekend? i just changed my oil last week...but i have a new front swaybar to install :D

BMW specifies a 15W-40 mineral oil, although they do list 5W-30 synthetic as an option.

this weekend is fine.. j wanted to go to ecology, and i need to drop my gas tanks .. all welcome to stop over.. give a call.. most know the #, if u dont thats cuz i dont know u, but pm me and ill give it to u