Why is the 1200 mile oil change service so important?

GaretJax · 09-03-2019, 09:15 AM

Does missing it increase the chances of premature engine failure? Thanks.

Taheemr · 09-03-2019, 09:47 AM

Why would you dare miss it or buy a car that missed or had it done late, no brainer

brad850csi · 09-03-2019, 01:56 PM

The original oil in the engine will get quite dirty quite quickly as the engine does its initial run in with tiny little perfections being worn away.

Whipple · 09-03-2019, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GaretJax

Does missing it increase the chances of premature engine failure? Thanks.

There was a forum member that purchased a used 2016 M6 it wound up having had a rod bearing issue and BMW denied him warranty due to the original owner missing his 1200 mile oil change , a lot of red tape,this could be good reason.

Flying Ace · 09-04-2019, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Whipple

There was a forum member that purchased a used 2016 M6 it wound up having had a rod bearing issue and BMW denied him warranty due to the original owner missing his 1200 mile oil change , a lot of red tape,this could be good reason.

A missed 1200/break-in service makes the car ineligible for CPO or any factory warranty

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