Any Suggestions

sello · 03-17-2012, 04:49 AM

well i bought my 08 e92 the other day , i called my local bmw dealer and they said i had 3 weeks left on my warranty i currently have 28k miles, I asked about an oil change they said bmw just paid for one in dec..cool no big deal..my question is what can they do for me or what should i ask to be done. are they required to do a 30k service, any suggstions would be appreciated..thanks gentleman

HK8888 · 03-17-2012, 05:49 AM

I get a free final service after warranty expires, not sure if everyone do.

sameh · 03-17-2012, 06:09 AM

Go complain that you hear clunking sound from rear wheels on cornering (the symptoms for diff fluid replacement). They prob won't bother checking since its very common issue and they'll just change your diff fluid with the new improved one!

pedrobot · 03-17-2012, 06:33 AM

Just had the 30k mile check on mine, here's what I remember them doing.

1. Differential oil change (just like mentioned above)
2. Spark plugs replaced
3. Oil change.

The car had just been in for a 28k mile service too. My understanding is if you're within 1k miles of your next service, you can go ahead and get it done.

MKE_M3 · 03-17-2012, 10:02 AM

I could be wrong, but because the first service is at 1200 miles, doesn't that delay the others, so the services would be at 16,200 and 31,200 miles-ish?

sello · 03-17-2012, 04:29 PM

kind sucks cuz the closest Bmw dealer near me, i have had problems with in the past. one time i took my 528 their and wanted to get the traction contol looked at and they tell me 1600 to fix it, cuz it needed a new motor or somethng. i had already purchases the contol module for it. so i decided to just put that new part in and BAM! the traction control was fixed..only cost me like 200. so i think its safe to say i shouldnt go there, and of course the next closest one is 1.5 hours away. I just wanna know what leverage i have in having fluids chaged etc... what can i push to get done at 29k miles.

sensi09 · 03-17-2012, 04:40 PM

I'm at about 30K and am about to get an oil change next week, I'll try and get the diff oil changed too.

You can get little things changed like windshield wipers and the microfilter.

If you're brakes are due soon, you might try burning them up in 3weeks lol.

Jamie430 · 03-17-2012, 05:51 PM

They prob won't bother checking since its very common issue and they'll just change your diff fluid with the new improved one!

pbonsalb · 03-18-2012, 07:17 AM

My dealer refused to change the diff or trans fluid. Service tech drove the car with me in it and said both were performing fine (they are). Free service means very little because there is very little specified servicing.

With most dealers, you will be on your own. BMW has clamped down on unnecessary work. They can get away with wiper blades, which is why you will see a note along the lines of "wipers streaking, blades replaced" at every oil change even though you never complained about this.

I bought brake fluid, power steering fluid, diff fluid, and trans fluid and will be doing my own "pre-lifetime" change. According to BMW, diff and trans are "lifetime" fluids.

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sello Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Any Suggestions well i bought my 08 e92 the other day , i called my local bmw dealer and they said i had 3 weeks left on my warranty i currently have 28k miles, I asked about an oil change they said bmw just paid for one in dec..cool no big deal..my question is what can they do for me or what should i ask to be done. are they required to do a 30k service, any suggstions would be appreciated..thanks gentleman
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HK8888 Captain 24 Rep 926 Posts Drives: '08 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 M3 Coupe [10.00]	I get a free final service after warranty expires, not sure if everyone do.
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sameh Lieutenant Colonel 171 Rep 1,530 Posts Drives: 2015 Porsche 911S Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Go complain that you hear clunking sound from rear wheels on cornering (the symptoms for diff fluid replacement). They prob won't bother checking since its very common issue and they'll just change your diff fluid with the new improved one! __________________ 2011 E92 JB/BL/DCT--->80K Miles 2015 F80 SS/SO/DCT?->28K Miles 2015 Porsche 911S
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pedrobot Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 2017 F80 M3 ZCP w/Drivers Pkg Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Just had the 30k mile check on mine, here's what I remember them doing. 1. Differential oil change (just like mentioned above) 2. Spark plugs replaced 3. Oil change. The car had just been in for a 28k mile service too. My understanding is if you're within 1k miles of your next service, you can go ahead and get it done.
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MKE_M3 Lieutenant Colonel 65 Rep 1,705 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI iTrader: (0)	I could be wrong, but because the first service is at 1200 miles, doesn't that delay the others, so the services would be at 16,200 and 31,200 miles-ish? __________________
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sello Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	kind sucks cuz the closest Bmw dealer near me, i have had problems with in the past. one time i took my 528 their and wanted to get the traction contol looked at and they tell me 1600 to fix it, cuz it needed a new motor or somethng. i had already purchases the contol module for it. so i decided to just put that new part in and BAM! the traction control was fixed..only cost me like 200. so i think its safe to say i shouldnt go there, and of course the next closest one is 1.5 hours away. I just wanna know what leverage i have in having fluids chaged etc... what can i push to get done at 29k miles.
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sensi09 Lieutenant Colonel 30 Rep 1,789 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: socal iTrader: (1)	I'm at about 30K and am about to get an oil change next week, I'll try and get the diff oil changed too. You can get little things changed like windshield wipers and the microfilter. If you're brakes are due soon, you might try burning them up in 3weeks lol.
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Jamie430 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 31 Posts Drives: honda Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: mehoa iTrader: (0)	They prob won't bother checking since its very common issue and they'll just change your diff fluid with the new improved one!
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pbonsalb Lieutenant General 5231 Rep 10,614 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	My dealer refused to change the diff or trans fluid. Service tech drove the car with me in it and said both were performing fine (they are). Free service means very little because there is very little specified servicing. With most dealers, you will be on your own. BMW has clamped down on unnecessary work. They can get away with wiper blades, which is why you will see a note along the lines of "wipers streaking, blades replaced" at every oil change even though you never complained about this. I bought brake fluid, power steering fluid, diff fluid, and trans fluid and will be doing my own "pre-lifetime" change. According to BMW, diff and trans are "lifetime" fluids.
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