Oil service due.
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I certainly wouldn't go to BMW for an Oil Service!
Luckily I've got a couple of ex-Sytner BMW Indys near me, but hopefully someone local to you can make a suggestion or two.
Or maybe this might help:- https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=72&t=796191
Luckily I've got a couple of ex-Sytner BMW Indys near me, but hopefully someone local to you can make a suggestion or two.
Or maybe this might help:- https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=72&t=796191
Ever thought about getting clued-up to do it yourself?
I calculated that I've saved literally 1000's over the years by doing my own oil changes on various cars.
Of course it's convenient to take it to a garage but there's nothing like the satisfaction you get from DIY.
I calculated that I've saved literally 1000's over the years by doing my own oil changes on various cars.
Of course it's convenient to take it to a garage but there's nothing like the satisfaction you get from DIY.
Danglesberries
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But in winter, the pollen/cabin filter is an essential filtration system that delivers cleaner/fresher air to the cabin especially the carbon activated type. They are easy to DIY fit so no need to succumb to BMW sales tactics.Smartbear said:Stevo1987 said:
Bmw will try to include an overpriced cabin filter, seems a little pointless on a car you drive with the roof down where possible
Rob
Danglesberries said:But in winter, the pollen/cabin filter is an essential filtration system that delivers cleaner/fresher air to the cabin especially the carbon activated type. They are easy to DIY fit so no need to succumb to BMW sales tactics.Smartbear said:Stevo1987 said:
Bmw will try to include an overpriced cabin filter, seems a little pointless on a car you drive with the roof down where possible
Rob
I know this, I’ve fitted them before
Rob
Funny enough I take mine to my local BMW dealer (yes I can hear you all booing!) 10 minute drive for me. I always check to see if they have any deals on with regards oil service, I always get the brake fluid service done also (try to do changes every 5,000 miles). I tell them to skip the micro-filter, easy DIY job (normally do the air filter at the same time). The advantages are they have the latest BMW equipment /software, quick to tell you if they find any problems / issues with the car and I get my service book stamped. I've always found them really helpful and not a lot more expensive than anyone else (for my E89 its £129 - oil service) and a lot more easier than me trying to do it :scratchhead:
Stevo1987 said:
If you trust your local village garage then I would just take it there. Just make sure they use quality oil and filter, better yet buy the oil and filter online (it will probably be cheaper than what the garage will charge you) and just pay the garage the labour to change the oil. This is exactly what I did, bought the oil and filter myself and paid my local Indi 30€ to change it reset the service light and stamp the book!
I could do it myself and have done so in the past but for just 20 to 30€ I really can't be asked with the hassle of jacking the car up and working underneath the car on my back! Same goes when I had the front pads changed, paid my trusty mechanic 30€!
I'm with Silverstar on this. Buy the oil online (e.g. opie oils - they do oil and filter packages) and then take it to your Indy. For the sake of £30 labour, I think it is worth it for the stamp and to get to know your local Indy well (which could be useful should you need to take it in for something more major down the line...)
Like some others have said,Ive saved a fortune over the years doing my own work. However those days are gone. I could get down to do the work but I couldn't get back up again. I would be like a tortoise on its back!
Changing the oil isn't rocket science - but I always stick with one brand of oil. I don't like mixing manufacturers.
Changing the oil isn't rocket science - but I always stick with one brand of oil. I don't like mixing manufacturers.