verify yearly oil change?

poiney · 12-02-2007, 11:34 AM

Is there a simple way to verify that my yearly oil change at the dealer is done properly? That is, how do I know that dealer simply didn't top off the oil level.

I'm not assuming any malicious action on BMW's part of course, but a missed oil change at such long intervals makes me nervous and I've previously had oil changes screwed up (i.e., jiffly lube place, etc.).

Jaws · 12-02-2007, 08:41 PM

There's no way of knowing. Since there isn't even a dipstick, it's hard to check the colour of the oil.

Potty_Pants · 12-03-2007, 09:58 AM

i guess you could always unscrew the oil filter cap and inspect ?

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