When to take the M3 in for a 1200 mile service? - M3 Forum 2010 2009 BMW M3 2008 BMW M3 BMW E90 M3 E92

berb_uk · 07-05-2008, 11:48 AM

Hi guys,

I have done 1k on my car and it says there are 400 miles more to go till the next service.

But I have booked my car in for a service next week when I hope to do another 200 miles to get it up to the 1200.

Should I cancel the service until I do 1400 or is it OK for me to do it at 1200?

Big Windy · 07-05-2008, 12:58 PM

1200. isn't that what the manual says?

Kadarin · 07-05-2008, 01:24 PM

I took mine in for its 1200 mile service when it reached 1200 miles.

Davinhci · 07-05-2008, 01:28 PM

I took mine in at 1150.

Panerex · 07-06-2008, 02:40 AM

You have a +500Miles (+750km) window for the first service .

That means the 1200miles service should be done before 1700 miles. (2750km).

I would do that first service a week later if possible. There's only one run-in period...

P.

Socale92 · 07-06-2008, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Panerex

You have a +500Miles (+750km) window for the first service .

That means the 1200miles service should be done before 1700 miles. (2750km).

what is your source for this?

Panerex · 07-06-2008, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Socale92

what is your source for this?

My AD.

I had the same problem last week when deciding to make a 800KM trip to Paris before or after the 2000km service.

2800km was just over the limit they said.

P.

sayemthree · 07-06-2008, 04:19 AM

1200 mi service should occur at.....uh......1200 miles?

sayemthree · 07-06-2008, 04:19 AM

rocket science!!?!??!

Hammer · 07-06-2008, 05:42 AM

doublepost!!?!??!

i dont think it makes a realy difference if you do some miles more or less, it´s just an aproximated number.

adamr · 07-06-2008, 07:29 AM

i think you should have re-titled your thread to ask how many miles before 1200 or after 1200 is it ok to take the car in for its 1200mile service ...

07-05-2008, 11:48 AM	#1
berb_uk Private First Class Drives: None Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 133 iTrader: (0)	When to take the M3 in for a 1200 mile service? Hi guys, I have done 1k on my car and it says there are 400 miles more to go till the next service. But I have booked my car in for a service next week when I hope to do another 200 miles to get it up to the 1200. Should I cancel the service until I do 1400 or is it OK for me to do it at 1200? __________________ _______________________________________ E93 M3 M-DCT JzB/Ext BB.

07-05-2008, 01:28 PM	#4
Davinhci Colonel Drives: 2008 AW M3 Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,373 iTrader: (0) View Davinhci's Garage	I took mine in at 1150. __________________ 08 E92 AW M3 \| Breyton GTS Race 19's \| APE Air Filter \| Premium \| Sports \| Cold Weather \| Premium Sound \| F1 Pinnacle Tint \| V1 Hardwire \| Dinan Performance Software \| Gintani Exhaust \| H&R Sports Springs \| H&R Spacers \| RPI Scoops

07-06-2008, 07:29 AM	#11
adamr Major Drives: 997 GT3 RS Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 1,034 iTrader: (0) View adamr's Garage	i think you should have re-titled your thread to ask how many miles before 1200 or after 1200 is it ok to take the car in for its 1200mile service ... __________________ 2007 Porsche 997 GT3 RS \|PCM with NAV and GSM\|Roll Cage\|PCCB\|Xenons\|Sports Chrono Plus\|PASM\|Leather Pack\|Silver Seat-belts\|

07-05-2008, 12:58 PM	#2
Big Windy Major General Drives: nothing at the moment Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: seatac, wa Posts: 5,171 iTrader: (0) View Big Windy's Garage	1200. isn't that what the manual says?

07-05-2008, 01:24 PM	#3
Kadarin Ambassador of Crunk Drives: SG/blk '08 E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 618 iTrader: (0)	I took mine in for its 1200 mile service when it reached 1200 miles.

07-06-2008, 02:40 AM	#5
Panerex Enlisted Member Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 36 iTrader: (0)	You have a +500Miles (+750km) window for the first service . That means the 1200miles service should be done before 1700 miles. (2750km). I would do that first service a week later if possible. There's only one run-in period... P.

07-06-2008, 04:19 AM	#8
sayemthree Brigadier General Drives: ObamieTheKommie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ObamaKommieLand Posts: 4,852 iTrader: (0)	1200 mi service should occur at.....uh......1200 miles?

07-06-2008, 05:42 AM	#10
Hammer Lieutenant Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany, Cologne Posts: 416 iTrader: (0)	doublepost!!?!??! i dont think it makes a realy difference if you do some miles more or less, it´s just an aproximated number.