Dealer Suggests Fuel Injector Cleaning?

[Z K]

Originally Posted by MMME30W

I've never had any issues with Costco on five BMWs over 8 years.

Costco near me has good flow (clean filters) and are very busy (fresh gas).

BTW, they recently reformulated their gas:

http://www.costco.com/gasoline-clean-power.html

"As our valued member, you expect Costco to always offer the finest quality products at the best possible price. Gasoline is no exception. Costco has closely studied fuel additives and engine deposits, and conducted extensive fuel tests at nationally-recognized laboratories. As a result, we decided to increase the detergent additives in our fuel to provide a better value to our members. Cleaner engines run better, run longer, and they pollute less.

Costco gas with Kirkland Signature Clean Power detergent additives contains five times the EPA detergent requirement. Clean Power doesn't just keep your engine clean - it also helps remove any existing deposits. Costco Gasoline - Something good just got better!"

Costco actually is one the largest gas wholesalers on the west coast. Large gasoline companies actually buy gas from Costco facilities, add their own additive packages and then sell it to customers. So whether you buy gas from Costco or not, that gas may actually come from Costco...

[Khrishna]

Originally Posted by aus

Internet Bullshitters are annoying.

[aus]

Originally Posted by nbennettksu

right

Now does BMWNA make money on a fuel injector flush a dealer sell you?

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[nbennettksu]

Originally Posted by aus

Now does BMWNA make money on a fuel injector flush a dealer sell you?

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its their parts

[aus]

Originally Posted by Khrishna

I know I was a little harsh, but people's business and income can be affected by some random post by someone who speaks like they know the truth.
It's one thing to say, "I would never put Costco gas in my car" and an ENTIRELY different thing to say "costco gas will plug up your injectors."

Originally Posted by nbennettksu

its their parts

I don't know man. I doubt BMWAG or BMWNA care about any fuel injector service, particularly when it's out of warranty. They sure as hell don't care about the gunked up intake runner in the Direct Injection motors since it doesn't become a problem until after the warranty, and is not covered under the CPO warranty.

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[MMME30W]

Originally Posted by mdosu

ha! which confirms that they did cut corners on their premium gas in the past. It's likely okay now for all high performance cars that require premium.

Hm, maybe so. I dunno since I also used Costco almost exclusively in my E46 as well as our 2007 E91.

Originally Posted by Z K

Costco actually is one the largest gas wholesalers on the west coast. Large gasoline companies actually buy gas from Costco facilities, add their own additive packages and then sell it to customers. So whether you buy gas from Costco or not, that gas may actually come from Costco...

Interesting...didn't know that.