Dealership recommended "Fuel Injector" Service?
08-20-2009, 03:04 PM
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I went in for routine service at the local BMW dealership (I have 44k miles) and the SA strongly suggested that I do the "fuel injector" service which is NOT part of the Free Maintenance program. Do you think this is worth it or is it a rip off at $200?
08-20-2009, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by amit1947' post='983967' date='Aug 20 2009, 06:04 PM
I went in for routine service at the local BMW dealership (I have 44k miles) and the SA strongly suggested that I do the "fuel injector" service which is NOT part of the Free Maintenance program. Do you think this is worth it or is it a rip off at $200?
08-20-2009, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='983971' date='Aug 20 2009, 06:07 PM
Yes! Unless you are noticing some performance/engine issues, I'd pass...
This is a warning to all! BMW Dealerships will try to sell this to you, don't be stupid like me!
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Originally Posted by amit1947' post='983995' date='Aug 20 2009, 06:33 PM
Damn it, I called the SA and they already did the fuel injector service so I can't have it cancelled! He just gave me a discount. I hope it makes a difference in performance.
This is a warning to all! BMW Dealerships will try to sell this to you, don't be stupid like me!
This is a warning to all! BMW Dealerships will try to sell this to you, don't be stupid like me!
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='984019' date='Aug 20 2009, 07:17 PM
Next time buy a bottle of Chevron Techron.
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Originally Posted by amit1947' post='983967' date='Aug 20 2009, 07:04 PM
I went in for routine service at the local BMW dealership (I have 44k miles) and the SA strongly suggested that I do the "fuel injector" service which is NOT part of the Free Maintenance program. Do you think this is worth it or is it a rip off at $200?
But it is NOT required nor recommended by BMW.
It's one of many high-profit sales tools at the disposal of the service department. You said the SA offered you a "discount" ... IMHO you should get a refund since his recommendation was NOT your authorization to perform a non-essential service!
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='984095' date='Aug 20 2009, 09:53 PM
You said the SA offered you a "discount" ... IMHO you should get a refund since his recommendation was NOT your authorization to perform a non-essential service!
also, most top tier gasoline uses detergents to prevent carbon build up. you can also run the engine real hard to clear things up.