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Originally Posted by tmarshall57

Sorry - I wasn't clear. Micro filters are changed with every oil service. The fuel filter and intake air filter are changed every second oil change so....

1st service = Oil and Micro filters
2nd service = Oil, Micro, Fuel and Air filters
3rd service = as first service
etc.

In my user manual this is explained under "Maintenance" from page 210

£150 for oil service seems pretty standard for BMW but £150 in addition to change the microfilters (I think there are 2) seems expensive. The filters though appear much more expensive than the e90 filters which are cheap now and a breeze to change.

There is a DIY on changing the F10 cabinet filter (link below). My car came with a 5 year / 60k service package so I can at least avoid being ripped off for another 2.5 years or 40k miles.

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=768047

It is clear now. I wish I had looked at manual and read it properly.

I looked at that DIY long time ago and dont mind changing it. BMW said that they will not reset the oil service which can be done easily. I wanted to keep bmw service history so paid that.


Next service is due in 1 -2 year so I will be taking it to independent as its out of warranty now.

Cheers