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BMW M3 F80 S55 oil analysis after 7,155 km: why we do not leave oil in for as long as possible

BMW M3 F80 S55 oil analysis after 7,155 km: why we do not leave oil in for as long as possible

How often should you change the oil in a BMW? This is what we saw after 7,155 km How often should you change the oil of a BMW? It is a question we regularly get at BimmerStore. On some BMWs the Condit...

BMW maintenance advice

Sep 12, 2026

Can I have my BMW or MINI serviced at an independent garage without losing my warranty?

Can I have my BMW or MINI serviced at an independent garage without losing my warranty?

To give you a clear picture, we have split this blog article into 6 points to make sure all your questions are answered. But of course you can still post a comment or contact us if you have any questi...

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Aug 10, 2025

Maintaining a BMW or MINI according to factory specifications: smart or marketing talk?

Maintaining a BMW or MINI according to factory specifications: smart or marketing talk?

Maintenance by the book: sensible or too limited? Your BMW or MINI is a technical masterpiece, designed with precision and built for performance. But what about maintenance? Is it really enough to sim...

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Aug 3, 2025

DCT300 transmission maintenance: why you should not trust 'lifetime' on your BMW or MINI

DCT300 transmission maintenance: why you should not trust 'lifetime' on your BMW or MINI

The 7-speed DCT300 automatic (also known as 7DCT300 or 7DCT470) is a modern transmission found in numerous BMW and MINI models. Fast, efficient, sporty… but unfortunately also prone to wear, especiall...

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Aug 3, 2025

Trillen en lawaai bij lossen koppeling

Trillen en lawaai bij lossen koppeling

Deze klant met een BMW 218d van 2015 F22 model had een duidelijk lawaai wanneer je de koppeling bediende. Daarnaast waren er ook veel meer trillingen dan normaal. Gezien de kilometerstand en deze prob...

Koppeling Lawaai Trillen

Jul 27, 2025

BMW ZF 8HP Maintenance

BMW ZF 8HP Maintenance

De meeste BMW's hebben intussen een automaat van ZF. ZF is de fabrikant van deze versnellingsbakken en heeft ook hun eigen richtlijnen wat betreft het onderhoud ervan. En net zoals ieder mechanisch on...

ZF

Jan 26, 2025