4th and final service

hangover · 10-28-2011, 01:58 PM

On our last covered maintence service what should we expect and or ask for in addition to the usual oil, filter, etc.?

Brake pads
Plugs
?

amancuso · 10-28-2011, 02:27 PM

I just kept complaining of squeaky brakes and finally got them to change both front and rear pads. (The squeak may or may not have been a figment of my imagination

)

Tom K. · 10-28-2011, 02:35 PM

If you have a turbo motor, you should have the plugs changed at 45,000. Otherwise, it's whatever the CBS calls for.

And you can check the approximate brake pad life remaining through either the iDrive or dash computer. The owner's manual explains further...

Tom

jmunro · 10-28-2011, 03:59 PM

Yeah hopefully they change the breaks. Out of pocket expense will not be cheap at all.

Bimmerlover76 · 11-02-2011, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jmunro

Yeah hopefully they change the breaks. Out of pocket expense will not be cheap at all.

Really, while it's fine to have the dealer change the rotors/pads during warranty times, what happened to us MEN? When did we decide to allow the stealership to rip us a new one, when some elbow grease and some time will allow us to do the same job for less than half the price?!

Just a thought. Again, if it's under warranty, get it done at the shop, but afterwards? Just do it yourself. The DIY section should have info for you. Patience, Grasshopper!

Dackelone · 11-02-2011, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hangover

On our last covered maintence service what should we expect and or ask for in addition to the usual oil, filter, etc.?

Brake pads
Plugs
?

Definitely get new spark plugs and push for new brake rotors & pads.
Brake fluid flush/changed
Pollen mirco filter (cabin)
New wiper blades
check coolant level - often times it is quite low at those miles. Top up.

Any open recalls? I would decline any SW updates(from my N54 experience).

How about your serpintine belt? Check it for cracks. I think at 80K or 100K miles - it should be replaced. But you could try.

jmunro · 11-02-2011, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmerlover76

Really, while it's fine to have the dealer change the rotors/pads during warranty times, what happened to us MEN? When did we decide to allow the stealership to rip us a new one, when some elbow grease and some time will allow us to do the same job for less than half the price?!

Just a thought. Again, if it's under warranty, get it done at the shop, but afterwards? Just do it yourself. The DIY section should have info for you. Patience, Grasshopper!

Yeah, the point was to have them pay for it entirely prior to the maintenance program stopping.

hangover · 02-04-2012, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dackelone

Definitely get new spark plugs and push for new brake rotors & pads.
Brake fluid flush/changed
Pollen mirco filter (cabin)
New wiper blades
check coolant level - often times it is quite low at those miles. Top up.

Any open recalls? I would decline any SW updates(from my N54 experience).

How about your serpintine belt? Check it for cracks. I think at 80K or 100K miles - it should be replaced. But you could try.

Decline SW updates? Because they detune the car?

Dackelone · 02-04-2012, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by hangover

Decline SW updates? Because they detune the car?

Yes, that is right. I deffinately had a negative experience with BMW's SW update last March 2011. Who knows maybe they got it right now. But I know I am not the only one who does not like BMW new SW updates.

Dackelone · 02-04-2012, 11:08 AM

One other thing to have checked... your car's battery. A new one is $400-ish plus coding to the car.

TJ bmw135i · 02-07-2012, 11:01 AM

I too am getting within 6 months of EOW (end of warranty, not end of world). What is the minimum they will replace spark plugs? I might only have 42k. Also, slight thread jacking, but $400 for a battery - Really?

cpt97m3 · 02-07-2012, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ bmw135i

I too am getting within 6 months of EOW (end of warranty, not end of world). What is the minimum they will replace spark plugs? I might only have 42k. Also, slight thread jacking, but $400 for a battery - Really?

My battery was replaced under warranty at a little over 2.5 years and 19K miles. SA said total cost would have been $530 had warranty not covered it. Sounds like $400 for the battery plus one hour of labor.

Tom K. · 02-07-2012, 04:10 PM

I just had a battery quote from my dealer of $200 + $200 for the installation and registration.

Tom

Ash83 · 02-07-2012, 05:32 PM

wow $400 for battery!!!!!! can this be done by an indi BMW shop??

PA135i · 02-08-2012, 11:12 AM

How long does this $400 battery last? If it lasts 6 - 7 years.. maybe I can swallow the cost. If it's the usual 3 - 4 years.. that is CRAZY!
Is BMW trying to drive customers AWAY from buying their cars in the future? I thought $125 for a battery for my 2002 325Ci was expensive.
This is simply amazing....

cpt97m3 · 02-08-2012, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ash83

wow $400 for battery!!!!!! can this be done by an indi BMW shop??

Yes, as long as they have access to the computer.

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