Service, whats it due ?

[Anakin]

My Question is what is it due this year and whats it likley to cost.
Last bit of Service history
24 May 2013 35,538 Partridge Hampshire BMW MoT
3 June 2014 36,798 Williams Garage MoT
30 June 2014 36,981 Partridge Hampshire BMW Inspection II
Micro Filter
6 June 2015 37,617 Williams Garage MoT
22 August 2015 39,006 Partridge Hampshire BMW Brake Fluid replaced
9 July 2016 39,059 Partridge Hampshire BMW Oil Service
Micro Filter
MoT
I had the Brake Fluid and Gearbox oil done last year.
Cars on 41,000 miles now (shocking use I know )

Thanks in advance.

 

[srhutch]

Going on the above with inspection 2 only done 4K ago you need an oil service and brake fluid change.

Last service was July 16, technically not due till then.

 

[buzyg]

Going on the above with inspection 2 only done 4K ago you need an oil service and brake fluid change.

Last service was July 16, technically not due till then.

Yup agree with srhutch.

 

[Anakin]

Thanks folks,
I had the brake fluid changed last year when I changed the rear discs and uprated to HEL lines. Will get onto Williams Stockport and Darren Wood for quotes.

 

[R60BBA]

Oil + filter
Coolant flush
Power steering fluid flush
Diff oil
Spark plugs
Air filter

All of the above + get an oil sample so you know whether you need to consider looking at replacing your rod bearings.

 

[AndyBeech]

Oil + filter
Coolant flush
Power steering fluid flush
Diff oil
Spark plugs
Air filter

All of the above + get an oil sample so you know whether you need to consider looking at replacing your rod bearings.

Nope. Inspection 2 was only 4K ago on 40k miles!
Oil and brake fluid as mentioned above.
If you need rod bearings at 40k you’d be very unlucky and in any case one oil sample after 2k miles of the oil being changed last would be unlikely to tell you that info.

 

[hopz121]

Technically you need an inspection 1 in June this year if you wanted to keep the service history spot on.

 

[tomscott]

Oil + filter
Coolant flush
Power steering fluid flush
Diff oil
Spark plugs
Air filter

All of the above + get an oil sample so you know whether you need to consider looking at replacing your rod bearings.

And some people call me over cautious

 

[Mister T]

Technically you need an inspection 1 in June this year if you wanted to keep the service history spot on.

I'd agree with that.

 

[R60BBA]

Oil + filter
Coolant flush
Power steering fluid flush
Diff oil
Spark plugs
Air filter

All of the above + get an oil sample so you know whether you need to consider looking at replacing your rod bearings.

Nope. Inspection 2 was only 4K ago on 40k miles!
Oil and brake fluid as mentioned above.
If you need rod bearings at 40k you’d be very unlucky and in any case one oil sample after 2k miles of the oil being changed last would be unlikely to tell you that info.

Yes. Although it has only been 4,000 miles since his Inspection 2, this took place nearly 4 years ago.

The OP’s car has primarily been serviced at BMW main dealer; who do not change coolant, power steering fluid or diff oil as apart of any of their service packages.

Coolant should be changed every 2/3 years, power steering fluid every 3/4 years and plugs every 4/6 years regardless of mileage.

The OP has not confirmed whether this work has been carried out within the above timeframes, hence my servicing suggestions.

I have seen cases of rod bearings need replacing on M BMWs at 40,000 miles. Getting an oil analysis to check the metal particle volume within the engine oil is cheap and provides the owner with peace of mind.

https://www.danielseuropean.com/single-post/2016/12/22/BMW-X6M-555-hp-44-L-V8-Twin-Turbo-Rod-Bearing-Failure

 

[srhutch]

Technically you need an inspection 1 in June this year if you wanted to keep the service history spot on.

I'd agree with that.

BMW service book states that with low mileage cars additional oil services can be carried out between inspection services which are done on mileage.

 

[Mangozac]

Technically you need an inspection 1 in June this year if you wanted to keep the service history spot on.

I'd agree with that.

I disagree. Srhutch has advised correctly - only an oil service (oil change and cabin microfilter) and brake fluid service is needed. Doing an inspection service is unnecessary and a waste of money.

Although rod bearing failure is rare at that !any miles, it isn't unheard of so an oil analysis isn't a bad idea to get some kind of feel of the state of the bearings.

 

[AndyBeech]

Oil + filter
Coolant flush
Power steering fluid flush
Diff oil
Spark plugs
Air filter

All of the above + get an oil sample so you know whether you need to consider looking at replacing your rod bearings.

Nope. Inspection 2 was only 4K ago on 40k miles!
Oil and brake fluid as mentioned above.
If you need rod bearings at 40k you’d be very unlucky and in any case one oil sample after 2k miles of the oil being changed last would be unlikely to tell you that info.

Yes. Although it has only been 4,000 miles since his Inspection 2, this took place nearly 4 years ago.

The OP’s car has primarily been serviced at BMW main dealer; who do not change coolant, power steering fluid or diff oil as apart of any of their service packages.

Coolant should be changed every 2/3 years, power steering fluid every 3/4 years and plugs every 4/6 years regardless of mileage.

The OP has not confirmed whether this work has been carried out within the above timeframes, hence my servicing suggestions.

I have seen cases of rod bearings need replacing on M BMWs at 40,000 miles. Getting an oil analysis to check the metal particle volume within the engine oil is cheap and provides the owner with peace of mind.

https://www.danielseuropean.com/single-post/2016/12/22/BMW-X6M-555-hp-44-L-V8-Twin-Turbo-Rod-Bearing-Failure

Without going into it we’ll agree to disagree, not about to argue about it. If the OP wants to spend his money on that stuff then that’s his prerogative. IMO, it’s massively overkill.

Not sure what quoting a different engine’s rod bearings has to do with an S54 though apart from them both being M engines. I stand by the relevance of getting one oil sample as piece of mind isnt correct. Over a period of time yes maybe, one is of little use IMO. I wouldn’t be in the least bit worried about rod bearings at 40k unless I know the car has had heavy track work or other such similar circumstances.

 

[LostBoy_84]

I’m in a similar situation;
Had inspection 2 in 2014 at 38k, oil service in 2016, now on 47k and will be having Inspection 1.

 

[Mangozac]

I’m in a similar situation;
Had inspection 2 in 2014 at 38k, oil service in 2016, now on 47k and will be having Inspection 1.

Why? After only 10k miles since your inspection 2 an inspection 1 service isn't needed and you'll be paying to have your valve clearances done well ahead of schedule. If you're really worried about degradation over time (and that would really only be relating to corrosion of components) then I would suggest just getting a standard oil service done plus just the visual inspection parts of the Inspection 1 service.

 

[LostBoy_84]

I’m in a similar situation;
Had inspection 2 in 2014 at 38k, oil service in 2016, now on 47k and will be having Inspection 1.

Why? After only 10k miles since your inspection 2 an inspection 1 service isn't needed and you'll be paying to have your valve clearances done well ahead of schedule. If you're really worried about degradation over time (and that would really only be relating to corrosion of components) then I would suggest just getting a standard oil service done plus just the visual inspection parts of the Inspection 1 service.

My service book has so far followed the oil service, inspection 1, oil service, inspection 2 pattern.
For the sake of the £500 it costs for the service I’d rather keep it following that pattern and have the piece of mind it’s being kept in tip top condition.

 

[hopz121]

I’m in a similar situation;
Had inspection 2 in 2014 at 38k, oil service in 2016, now on 47k and will be having Inspection 1.

Why? After only 10k miles since your inspection 2 an inspection 1 service isn't needed and you'll be paying to have your valve clearances done well ahead of schedule. If you're really worried about degradation over time (and that would really only be relating to corrosion of components) then I would suggest just getting a standard oil service done plus just the visual inspection parts of the Inspection 1 service.

My service book has so far followed the oil service, inspection 1, oil service, inspection 2 pattern.
For the sake of the £500 it costs for the service I’d rather keep it following that pattern and have the piece of mind it’s being kept in tip top condition.

I agree, this is how my M is serviced too, with an additional Oil service every year.

Over kill, quite possibly but I am happier doing it this way and for what it costs its worth it.

Remember inspection services cover a more in depth look over the car.

Component's will degrade and wear over a 4 year period.

 

[hopz121]

Technically you need an inspection 1 in June this year if you wanted to keep the service history spot on.

I'd agree with that.

BMW service book states that with low mileage cars additional oil services can be carried out between inspection services which are done on mileage.

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That doesn't read as you have described it in my eyes.

All that says is regardless of miles, engine oil should be changed every 2 years, it doesn't say its ok to skip inspection services.

At the end of the day, there will be many views on this and its down to the OP to decide what is best for him.

 

[srhutch]

I'd agree with that.

BMW service book states that with low mileage cars additional oil services can be carried out between inspection services which are done on mileage.

EEB85506-DC34-4A18-A0CF-F8E7F85D140F.jpeg

That doesn't read as you have described it in my eyes.

All that says is regardless of miles, engine oil should be changed every 2 years, it doesn't say its ok to skip inspection services.

At the end of the day, there will be many views on this and its down to the OP to decide what is best for him.

You need to re read it then. It's not skipping inspection services, just doing them on mileage and not time. There is no way I am going to have an inspection service every 4,000 miles and every 4 years. It's major overkill, which even BMW recognise.

 

[R60BBA]

BMW service book states that with low mileage cars additional oil services can be carried out between inspection services which are done on mileage.

EEB85506-DC34-4A18-A0CF-F8E7F85D140F.jpeg

That doesn't read as you have described it in my eyes.

All that says is regardless of miles, engine oil should be changed every 2 years, it doesn't say its ok to skip inspection services.

At the end of the day, there will be many views on this and its down to the OP to decide what is best for him.

You need to re read it then. It's not skipping inspection services, just doing them on mileage and not time. There is no way I am going to have an inspection service every 4,000 miles and every 4 years. It's major overkill, which even BMW recognise.

Major overkill? Inspections are recommended every 2 years from a previous inspection.




If cost is an issue inspect the car yourself and then tell an indy to do the required work and keep the invoices for resale purposes.