Oil change question

[misterawa]

I don't drive my car much nowadays. I put around 3-4K miles on my car. How often should I change my oil (considering I use synthetic oil)? TIA

[itdnwiwbp]

Once a year is a good rule of thumb that you'll read in lots of places. That's what I do and I cover around 1500-2500 a year.

And I think I saw your car sometime in the last couple weeks although I don't recall where. Good looking vehicle.

[MZHammer]

I do 2500 miles a year. Oil and filter change every spring (car is stored Nov-Apr).

[bibbly]

Not to put too fine a point on it, but fresh oil should be put in just prior to storage. Acid reduction and all....along with fuel and ethanol stabilizers in the tank as well

[WestCDA]

BMW's recommendation for low annual mileage cars - change at least every 2 years.

[Lance_Goodthrust]

1500 miles a year. I change it once a year.

[misterawa]

Thanks everyone for the feedback! I plan on changing the oil now at least once a year.
itdnwiwbp I haven't seen your car...are you in San Diego?

[itdnwiwbp]

I was in SD until last week when I moved up to Temecula. I work out of state and rarely drive the coupe even when I am in town so there aren't a whole lot of opportunities for it to be spotted.

[Twixboy]

Originally Posted by bibbly

Not to put too fine a point on it, but fresh oil should be put in just prior to storage. Acid reduction and all....along with fuel and ethanol stabilizers in the tank as well

Not a fine point at all. I hear this a lot from the classic car guys. Always perform the annual oil change PRIOR to storage.