Clarifying dealer approved spark change

Munit · 11-17-2012, 12:33 PM

I searched the forum and internet but its somewhat unclear. I actually don't have my manual either. I have 31k and car is due for oil change and 30k service. I wanted to see if I was ready to have dealer change plugs but some say its on the 3rd oil change and some say its at 36k miles. So unsure of which it is?

SouthShoreM3 · 11-17-2012, 12:38 PM

I have 38k on mine and I am bringing it next week for a SC. I asked them about changing the spark plugs as well as some other items and they told me the spark plugs are swapped at 50k

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I have no concerns about paying out of pocket as I want to ensure everything is working flawlessly before outing SC in. But like you would prefer to use the warranty to my advantage and I would assume that these should be changed at this time since I bought it 2010.

Anyone else know?

tjsabec · 11-17-2012, 01:10 PM

My dealer changed mine at 31k miles without me even bringing it up.

shendrick · 11-17-2012, 03:03 PM

My dealer changed mine out at 29K. Said the car was calling for it. Car did run better afterwards - so that was a good thing.

DBH · 11-17-2012, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Munit

I searched the forum and internet but its somewhat unclear. I actually don't have my manual either. I have 31k and car is due for oil change and 30k service. I wanted to see if I was ready to have dealer change plugs but some say its on the 3rd oil change and some say its at 36k miles. So unsure of which it is?

And the manual says........."Spark Plug Service (not shown in CBS): Replace at 37,000 miles.".

Lorde · 11-17-2012, 10:28 PM

Dealer changed my plugs at 30k service, even though the manual states 37k miles. Seems to be the case with most at the 30k service.

FLOSS M · 11-24-2012, 05:25 PM

mine was done at 28k - after the key read at 2nd service

Z K · 11-24-2012, 05:27 PM

Mine was done at 37k miles on the dot. The dealer refused to do it at 30k saying BMW wouldn't allow them to do it prior to the service requirement.

elm3 · 11-26-2012, 07:05 AM

I just had the 30k miles service done on my car this past week.The eingine oil, tranny oil, rear end oil and spark plugs were changed. I talked to the tech that worked on my car and he told me that the spark plugs should be changed every 30k miles.

Grail05 · 11-27-2012, 09:21 AM

mine was replaced at 28k...

replaced every 37k....

MikeE92M3 · 11-27-2012, 02:20 PM

Mine was done at 17k Miles. They changed the plugs, rear diff fluid, brake fluid, and tranny fluid (6mt). All free, but still. 17k. Car has ran better since lol.

kaiv · 11-27-2012, 07:04 PM

How do you guys get the dealer to change stuff early/outside of schedule?

I have a good relationship with my SA and Tech but it's 100% impossible for them to get any maintenance done outside of schedule. They say BMW just won't approve it.

Eg: for plugs are officially done at 37k and my dealer can only do it within +/- 2k of that.

tom @ eas · 11-27-2012, 07:18 PM

I've seen plugs changed in between 20K-35K at dealerships - typically @ 30K.

Richbot · 11-29-2012, 06:56 PM

Mine were changed as part of the maintenance program at the 30k service, along with the engine and diff oils.

ortho281 · 11-29-2012, 07:14 PM

Mine was also changed at 30k service. Runs the same. Don't really notice a difference.

mdosu · 12-05-2012, 07:45 PM

the dealer change mine at 22k

guardodoc · 12-12-2012, 08:31 PM

Would not perform at 29,921
Performed spark plugs, differential oil and oil change at 31,501
(1 day before maintenance plan expired)

SouthShoreM3 · 12-12-2012, 09:05 PM

I just had this same scenario as I am getting a SC installed. I have 38xxx miles and my dealer who I have bought a lot of Dinan products from charged me for the plugs...$600 for plugs and labor out of pocket.

It did not come up on my key and their system so they charged me... Kind of pissed considering how much money I spent with them and in addition to by 4k in winter wheels and tires while I the car was in there.

If its in the manual can I go back and fight this and get reimbursed?

bimdo · 12-13-2012, 09:33 AM

my service manual says plugs at 37k miles, not under cbs.i don't see how they can charge you.

MA///M3 · 12-13-2012, 02:29 PM

correct, manual says 37K. Changed mine around 34-25k. You need ot tell the dealer though. they won't do it if the cbs doesn't tell them to.

pbonsalb · 12-13-2012, 05:36 PM

My dealer said it was as needed regardless of the owners manual and that my car did not call for it. I am happy to be doing my own work now rather than the dealer's minimal schedule. I have also changed dealers should I need to go back for CPO work. I changed the plugs, oil, diff fluid, brake fluid, tranny fluid, power steering fluid, cabin filter and air filter. Coolant is on the list.

Rich_Jenkins · 12-13-2012, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by shendrick

My dealer changed mine out at 29K. Said the car was calling for it. Car did run better afterwards - so that was a good thing.

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11-17-2012, 12:33 PM	#1
Munit Banned 33 Rep 220 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Clarifying dealer approved spark change I searched the forum and internet but its somewhat unclear. I actually don't have my manual either. I have 31k and car is due for oil change and 30k service. I wanted to see if I was ready to have dealer change plugs but some say its on the 3rd oil change and some say its at 36k miles. So unsure of which it is?
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11-17-2012, 12:38 PM	#2
SouthShoreM3 Passes everything but the gas station 49 Rep 795 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (2)	I have 38k on mine and I am bringing it next week for a SC. I asked them about changing the spark plugs as well as some other items and they told me the spark plugs are swapped at 50k : I have no concerns about paying out of pocket as I want to ensure everything is working flawlessly before outing SC in. But like you would prefer to use the warranty to my advantage and I would assume that these should be changed at this time since I bought it 2010. Anyone else know?
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11-17-2012, 01:10 PM	#3
tjsabec Captain 53 Rep 620 Posts Drives: 2008, e90, alpine white, 6mt Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Morgantown, wv iTrader: (2)	My dealer changed mine at 31k miles without me even bringing it up.
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11-17-2012, 03:03 PM	#4
shendrick Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 08 e90 M3, 05 e46 zhp, 07 X3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near Boston MA iTrader: (0)	My dealer changed mine out at 29K. Said the car was calling for it. Car did run better afterwards - so that was a good thing.
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11-17-2012, 10:28 PM	#6
Lorde Ya ya ya, I am Lorde, ya ya! 266 Rep 2,772 Posts Drives: E90 M3, 2015 SQ5 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Snig iTrader: (10) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 E90 [0.00]	Dealer changed my plugs at 30k service, even though the manual states 37k miles. Seems to be the case with most at the 30k service.
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11-24-2012, 05:25 PM	#7
FLOSS M ///M3 386 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: 22 M3 X-Drive Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	mine was done at 28k - after the key read at 2nd service
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11-24-2012, 05:27 PM	#8
Z K Major General 1889 Rep 5,506 Posts Drives: E90 M3, G20 M340i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (3)	Mine was done at 37k miles on the dot. The dealer refused to do it at 30k saying BMW wouldn't allow them to do it prior to the service requirement.
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11-26-2012, 07:05 AM	#9
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11-27-2012, 02:20 PM	#11
MikeE92M3 Captain 39 Rep 623 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (5)	Mine was done at 17k Miles. They changed the plugs, rear diff fluid, brake fluid, and tranny fluid (6mt). All free, but still. 17k. Car has ran better since lol. __________________ 2008 (07/08) E92 M3 BPM Stage II Tuned by Mike Benvo, 6MT, Turner Test Pipes, Magnaflow Custom Catback Exhaust (Magnaflow X Pipe, secondary cat delete, Aero Resonators and Helmholtz Chambers),Vorsteiner CF Lip, Hamann Style CF rear diffuser, CF Rear Decklid Spoiler, BMW Performance Kidney Grills, CF Side Grills, OEM GTS Wheels, K&N Drop-In Filter, GP Thunder 8k Angel Eyes, Painted Reflectors.
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kaiv IG: limited.slip 331 Rep 1,918 Posts Drives: E46 M3 in a 325i Touring body! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (31)	How do you guys get the dealer to change stuff early/outside of schedule? I have a good relationship with my SA and Tech but it's 100% impossible for them to get any maintenance done outside of schedule. They say BMW just won't approve it. Eg: for plugs are officially done at 37k and my dealer can only do it within +/- 2k of that.
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11-27-2012, 07:18 PM	#13
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11-29-2012, 06:56 PM	#14
Richbot Major General 2759 Rep 5,484 Posts Drives: Jerez Black E90 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: STL iTrader: (5)	Mine were changed as part of the maintenance program at the 30k service, along with the engine and diff oils. __________________
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11-29-2012, 07:14 PM	#15
ortho281 Major 203 Rep 1,164 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Katy, TX iTrader: (1)	Mine was also changed at 30k service. Runs the same. Don't really notice a difference. __________________ Akra GT4 / MS Stage 2 / MS UDP / BPM Tune / KW CS / H&R Sways / TMS Delrin / ST 380/355 BBK / Cantrell 2.5" Ducts / SR34 Pads / Apex Arc-8 / Hoosier R7's / Mode GT4 Splitter / GT4 Canards / APR GT-250 Wing / Cantrell Half Cage / Recaro Pro Racer / Schroth Profi II-6 / BMW Alcantera Wheel / Cool Shirt / ESS Fire Supp / Solo DL
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12-05-2012, 07:45 PM	#16
mdosu Banned 314 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	the dealer change mine at 22k
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12-12-2012, 08:31 PM	#17
guardodoc Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 293 Posts Drives: M3 e92, 1986 325e 2021 X5 40i Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Clemente iTrader: (0)	Spark plug change Would not perform at 29,921 Performed spark plugs, differential oil and oil change at 31,501 (1 day before maintenance plan expired)
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12-12-2012, 09:05 PM	#18
SouthShoreM3 Passes everything but the gas station 49 Rep 795 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (2)	I just had this same scenario as I am getting a SC installed. I have 38xxx miles and my dealer who I have bought a lot of Dinan products from charged me for the plugs...$600 for plugs and labor out of pocket. It did not come up on my key and their system so they charged me... Kind of pissed considering how much money I spent with them and in addition to by 4k in winter wheels and tires while I the car was in there. If its in the manual can I go back and fight this and get reimbursed?
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12-13-2012, 09:33 AM	#19
bimdo Lieutenant 42 Rep 486 Posts Drives: 2008 e90 m3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	my service manual says plugs at 37k miles, not under cbs.i don't see how they can charge you.
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12-13-2012, 02:29 PM	#20
MA///M3 Banned 16 Rep 344 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 DCT COUPE Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: BOSTON, MA iTrader: (0)	correct, manual says 37K. Changed mine around 34-25k. You need ot tell the dealer though. they won't do it if the cbs doesn't tell them to.
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12-13-2012, 05:36 PM	#21
pbonsalb Lieutenant General 5225 Rep 10,610 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	My dealer said it was as needed regardless of the owners manual and that my car did not call for it. I am happy to be doing my own work now rather than the dealer's minimal schedule. I have also changed dealers should I need to go back for CPO work. I changed the plugs, oil, diff fluid, brake fluid, tranny fluid, power steering fluid, cabin filter and air filter. Coolant is on the list.
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