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vwrefugee · 05-28-2011, 01:23 PM

So my first scheduled service is imminent and I'm thinking of skipping it and just doing the oil change myself, as I have a downpipe on the car and don't really want to take it off and reinstall it just for the oil service. Is that going to screw with my warranty? What if I take it to an independent shop and keep the receipt to prove it was done?

jsublime · 05-28-2011, 05:00 PM

There is no requirement to have your car serviced at the dealer.

Daniel135i · 05-28-2011, 05:31 PM

just have to prove it was done...

SupremePower3335 · 05-28-2011, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by vwrefugee

So my first scheduled service is imminent and I'm thinking of skipping it and just doing the oil change myself, as I have a downpipe on the car and don't really want to take it off and reinstall it just for the oil service. Is that going to screw with my warranty? What if I take it to an independent shop and keep the receipt to prove it was done?

I was actually looking to ask the same question..

Can any of the Canadian/North American SR confirm?

thx!

Dackelone · 05-28-2011, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Daniel135i

just have to prove it was done...

+1. Keep all receipts and make sure you do what BMW says you should do/change/replace.

I did my own second service myself too - since it was only basically an oil change, pollen filter and brake fluid flush. Make sure you use teh correct oil too (BMW LL-1 approved).

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Daniel135i Banned Drives: 2011 135i 6M, AW, CR, MSPORT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: USAF Aviano Italy Posts: 524 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [5.00] 2005 SRT-4 [3.50]	just have to prove it was done...