2018 BMW X1 s28i, 65.3k miles, 8.2k miles OCI Motul Xcess Gen2 5w-40 LL01

[JamesGames]

Decided to stretch this interval out longer this time - looks to be decent still. But I probably will keep it at 8k-9k intervals here on out. Car sees a lot of stop and go and short cold starts from moving the car out of garage daily. It also does see a few road trips as well, so overall, mixed use.

 

[edyvw]

Before you took out sample, how long did you drive it?

 

[JamesGames]

Before you took out sample, how long did you drive it?

About 15minutes in 80f weather. Probably not enough to fully burn off all the fuel probably ?

 

[edyvw]

About 15minutes in 80f weather. Probably not enough to fully burn off all the fuel probably ?

Yeah, that is what I am thinking.

 

[fantastic]

You're not going to burn off enough fuel. The real purpose of warming up the oil is to circulate the oil to get a good sample mix. I agree that 8k looks to be a good point for your engine oil interval.

 

[JamesGames]

Ill drive 30minutes next time before draining. I assumed getting to operating temp good enough but prob needs to maintain operating temp for some time to fully burn off the water / fuel.

 

[edyvw]

Ill drive 30minutes next time before draining. I assumed getting to operating temp good enough but prob needs to maintain operating temp for some time to fully burn off the water / fuel.

When I am taking sample, I give it min 30min ride, and I push it hard once temperature is in operating range.