£612 for an oil service? I think not

[Smartbear]

How much oil does the S55 engine take?

7 litres for an oil service.

That doesn’t make any sense

An S55 engine takes an extra 1.5 litres of 10w60 oil than a S54 engine, yet the price of an oil service is £49 cheaper than Z4M and £135 cheaper than E46 M3.

Does the s55 use a different, more expensive grade of oil to the s54?
Rob

 

[Tinker15]

Some of those prices make your eyes water! I’ve just booked my E89 3.0i for an oil service at an independent in Bradford for £125 all in including VAT.

That sounds a bit on the low side.

Sounds reasonable to me.

The business has been going in Bradford since 1980. Originally the father and now run by the son so I guess they know what they are doing by now.

 

[Z4M-2006]

I thought the E89 had the N54 in not the S55 ?

If so the N54 wouldnt need 10w60 oil so would be much cheaper.

 

[Tinker15]

I thought the E89 had the N54 in not the S55 ?

If so the N54 wouldnt need 10w60 oil so would be much cheaper.

My engine is the N52. The oil the garage uses is LIQUI MOLY TOP TEC 4605.

 

[Angie4m]

I thought the E89 had the N54 in not the S55 ?

If so the N54 wouldnt need 10w60 oil so would be much cheaper.

I believe the S55 was in relation to the engine in my car.

 

[R60BBA]

7 litres for an oil service.

That doesn’t make any sense

An S55 engine takes an extra 1.5 litres of 10w60 oil than a S54 engine, yet the price of an oil service is £49 cheaper than Z4M and £135 cheaper than E46 M3.

Does the s55 use a different, more expensive grade of oil to the s54?
Rob

Nope, it uses BMW M-Twin Power Turbo, which is no different to Shell Helix Ultra Racing 10w60.

The Castrol Edge (formerly “TWS”) which I put in my car or any other good quality 10w60 oil will suffice.

 

[Angie4m]

7 litres for an oil service.

That doesn’t make any sense

An S55 engine takes an extra 1.5 litres of 10w60 oil than a S54 engine, yet the price of an oil service is £49 cheaper than Z4M and £135 cheaper than E46 M3.

Does the s55 use a different, more expensive grade of oil to the s54?
Rob

Even if it did the S55 needs more oil for its service but it’s cheaper.

Some strangers goings on with BMW, aren’t they susposed to offer discounted services on cars 4 plus years old?

 

[R60BBA]

That doesn’t make any sense

An S55 engine takes an extra 1.5 litres of 10w60 oil than a S54 engine, yet the price of an oil service is £49 cheaper than Z4M and £135 cheaper than E46 M3.

Does the s55 use a different, more expensive grade of oil to the s54?
Rob

Even if it did the S55 needs more oil for its service but it’s cheaper.

Some strangers goings on with BMW, aren’t they susposed to offer discounted services on cars 4 plus years old?

I’m also now wondering whether there is a difference in price for oil services on F80 M3, F8X M4 and M2 Competition... :?

 

[firebobby]

I do my own oil services, for lot less than quoted. I know that I have got as much of the old oil as out as possible and the filter has been changed too. :wink:

 

[srhutch]

So a main dealer quotes £612 for just an oil service - that sounds plain crazy.

Cooper Chelmsford quoted me £395 (inc VAT) for an Inspection 2. Initially they quoted £629 over the phone, but then £395 when I got there and spoke to the service guy in person - go figure!

Looking at your signature it will be do to not owning and ///M and having to pay the associated tax.

 

[AldridgeZ4]

I do my own oil services, for lot less than quoted. I know that I have got as much of the old oil as out as possible and the filter has been changed too. :wink:

I do my own oil changes between services, but want to keep the service book stamped and upto date. That's why I went to BMW in the first place, took keep full BMW service history. But on a car thats 11 years old I don't think it will make much difference.

 

[firebobby]

I do my own oil services, for lot less than quoted. I know that I have got as much of the old oil as out as possible and the filter has been changed too. :wink:

I do my own oil changes between services, but want to keep the service book stamped and upto date. That's why I went to BMW in the first place, took keep full BMW service history. But on a car thats 11 years old I don't think it will make much difference.

Your cars are M's so I suppose that matters more for you guys as the resale value will be higher. I think a buyer who knows his stuff will know if a car has been cherished and won't worry if a decent indi has done the service work, over a main dealer.

 

[PDJ]

So a quick look on ECP
Castrol Engine Oil (Edge FST Engine Oil - 10W-60 - 4ltr) x two and a bosch oil filter comes to

£87.76

So what do they do other than give you a coffee while you wait to have your wallet emptied.

Being a mechanical maintenance technician I could not bring myself to pay over £125 for parts and what on the face of it 30 mins work. While I have the ability to do it myself I will.

 

[buzyg]

I recall my first service . Inspection 1 at the local main dealer. Cost me over £900 Never been back to a main dealer since. India every time here. Funny thing is my indie used to work at the same main dealer before he set up his own shop. :lol:

 

[firebobby]

I recall my first service . Inspection 1 at the local main dealer. Cost me over £900 Never been back to a main dealer since. India every time here. Funny thing is my indie used to work at the same main dealer before he set up his own shop. :lol:

India long way to take it for a service

 

[buzyg]

I recall my first service . Inspection 1 at the local main dealer. Cost me over £900 Never been back to a main dealer since. India every time here. Funny thing is my indie used to work at the same main dealer before he set up his own shop. :lol:

India long way to take it for a service

:lol: Closer than New Zealand. Fecking spell checkers.

 

[enzed4]

I recall my first service . Inspection 1 at the local main dealer. Cost me over £900 Never been back to a main dealer since. India every time here. Funny thing is my indie used to work at the same main dealer before he set up his own shop. :lol:

India long way to take it for a service

:lol: Closer than New Zealand. Fecking spell checkers.

 

[adam1985]

Yes, it’s the cabin filter
Rob

Thats crazy prices then Z4M oil service £200 and oil service with microfilter £611. Surely there is more to it than just the microfilter.

I just checked for my 3.0si and it would have been £600 for oil, microfilter, air filter and spark plug service.
I did it last weekend, bought the parts for £160 and it took me an hour and a half on my drive. £440 saving is madness

 

[Viren]

Always wondered why people pay more to dealerships for a lower quality service (both mechanic experience on s54 engines and z4ms and quality of work given the time pressure they are under). Would have thought these cars don't require full dealership history given the type of car they are now, I would see it as a negative rather than positive if it did have full dealership history.

 

[R60BBA]

Always wondered why people pay more to dealerships for a lower quality service (both mechanic experience on s54 engines and z4ms and quality of work given the time pressure they are under). Would have thought these cars don't require full dealership history given the type of car they are now, I would see it as a negative rather than positive if it did have full dealership history.

Tbh, I wouldn’t be put off as to the general public a car with full main dealer service history is more attractive.

However, this doesn’t bother me and I’m content with the indies I use, who do a better job at fairer prices.

Plus this could easily be explained to a potential buyer the day I decide to sell.