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Oil change right after break-in period

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Anybody who plans to keep his new F56 going for first oil change earlier than scheduled - just after say 3-5k km?

I have done it with my R class turbodiesel - not that expensive - but seemingly the best anyone can do for extended turbo engine life span - has anyone an opinion on this to share please?

One school of thought says with new engine manufacturing tolerances so precise nowadays and oil quality much improved it is not needed anymore - but still Mini suggests 2.000 Km break-in period - suggesting some metal chips might be around after it....so is the earlier oil change not needed at all or good precaution measure worth carrying out?
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Oh my, that's a very good question. With the mileage I'll make this year, the first oil change will be after 11-12 months.

It sure sounds strange to say because we are used to much more frequent oil changes but, on the other hand, I hope Mini engineers know their stuff and planned accordingly.

Still, you must be right regarding the 2000km break-in and loose metal chips floating around. It would probably be a good thing to change it at least once before the 12 months period. If I do change it, I'll carefully look at the used oil to evaluate its state.
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