How do you change the oil in your 2006 BMW z4?

Answer 1

BMW Z4 in 2006 inluded 3.0i, 3.0si, and M series. I own 3.0i loaded with all available packages.

Today, getting your oil changed at a European auto specialty shop is about $100. An autorized new BMW dealer can charge up to $120 and recommend unnecessary maintenance. Should you choose to change your own oil, your expenses for oil and filter could easily reach $80.

So, the question is - how much do you really save by changing your own oil? Not much. Synthetic oil is expensive. Unless you have a professionally equipped garage, oil changes are messy and you have to take used oil to a recycling center. This is simply not worth the time and money anymore these days.

Also keep in mind: should you still choose to change the oil yourself, you'll need one or two 2-ton floor jacks to raise your car's front. BMW Z4 is so low to the ground that you'll never drive it up onto the conventional car ramps.

As a long time Z3 and Z4 owner, I do not recommend to do your own oil changes on BMW Z4. Spend $100 at a reputable euro shop and be done with it.