First service for my E60
12-15-2006, 12:34 AM
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I was under the impression that the BMW's had a warranty for 4yr 50000 miles in the U.S. and over here in Europe its 2 year 24000 miles and these were all inclusive, so I dont understand why you havd to pay, for anyhing. 
12-15-2006, 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by vafinest25' post='367710' date='Dec 15 2006, 05:34 PM
I was under the impression that the BMW's had a warranty for 4yr 50000 miles in the U.S. and over here in Europe its 2 year 24000 miles and these were all inclusive, so I dont understand why you havd to pay, for anyhing.
BUT only stupid HK has 1 year warranty
12-15-2006, 02:59 AM
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My Ride: 535d Sport, carbon black, media pack, visibility pack, grey leather, heated seats, sun protection glass, voice control, Eibach ProKit, 19" 166 style wheels, e-maps ECU remap to 325hp and 640NM, top speed limiter removed
And the service or service&mainteneance packs are a cost option on the E60/61. 2 variants available 3yr/36k miles or 5yr/60k miles
12-15-2006, 03:01 AM
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My Ride: 535d Sport, carbon black, media pack, visibility pack, grey leather, heated seats, sun protection glass, voice control, Eibach ProKit, 19" 166 style wheels, e-maps ECU remap to 325hp and 640NM, top speed limiter removed
Originally Posted by Dav530d' post='367709' date='Dec 15 2006, 09:32 AM
I have just done an oil service on my 530d and used Mobil 1 0W40 (8.25 litres). Shouldn't we be using specific diesel oils or are they all the same? In my opinion the service intervals are too long, the drain oil was really dirty and the air filter was almost blocked.
12-15-2006, 03:02 AM
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Any advice based on experience in the UK dealership network?
I have the 5yr service and maintenance pack. Am I right in assuming there are "friendly" and "not so friendly" dealers who will perform FREE services/oil changes for such customers outside the parameters indicated by IDrive?
Edit: Just been told by my supplying garage that if the condition-based service parameters are not reached then a service visit is needed after two years.
Engine oil for 535d is Fully Synthetic 0W-30 LL04 eg Castrol SLX
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I have the 5yr service and maintenance pack. Am I right in assuming there are "friendly" and "not so friendly" dealers who will perform FREE services/oil changes for such customers outside the parameters indicated by IDrive?
Edit: Just been told by my supplying garage that if the condition-based service parameters are not reached then a service visit is needed after two years.
Engine oil for 535d is Fully Synthetic 0W-30 LL04 eg Castrol SLX
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12-15-2006, 03:33 AM
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Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='367730' date='Dec 15 2006, 07:03 PM
No it's not.
3 years unlimited mileage warranty in UK.
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3 years unlimited mileage warranty in UK.
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12-15-2006, 03:51 AM
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='367757' date='Dec 15 2006, 12:33 PM
right so just before the mot
eg braking efficiency, tyre wear, light alignment and functionality, cracked windhields and emissions systems are not covered under warranty in the UK.
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12-15-2006, 04:19 AM
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My Ride: 535d Sport, carbon black, media pack, visibility pack, grey leather, heated seats, sun protection glass, voice control, Eibach ProKit, 19" 166 style wheels, e-maps ECU remap to 325hp and 640NM, top speed limiter removed
Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='367747' date='Dec 15 2006, 12:02 PM
Any advice based on experience in the UK dealership network?
I have the 5yr service and maintenance pack. Am I right in assuming there are "friendly" and "not so friendly" dealers who will perform FREE services/oil changes for such customers outside the parameters indicated by IDrive?
Edit: Just been told by my supplying garage that if the condition-based service parameters are not reached then a service visit is needed after two years.
Engine oil for 535d is Fully Synthetic 0W-30 LL04 eg Castrol SLX
ABC
I have the 5yr service and maintenance pack. Am I right in assuming there are "friendly" and "not so friendly" dealers who will perform FREE services/oil changes for such customers outside the parameters indicated by IDrive?
Edit: Just been told by my supplying garage that if the condition-based service parameters are not reached then a service visit is needed after two years.
Engine oil for 535d is Fully Synthetic 0W-30 LL04 eg Castrol SLX
ABC
Engine oil for 535d actually is LL04 approved and fully synthetic, but not limited to 0w-30 viscosity. according to the list of LL04 approved oils, the viscosities with different approved oils range from 0w-30 over 5w-30 and 5w-40 to 0w-40, depending on the specific oil approved.
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Originally Posted by olli_535d' post='367762' date='Dec 15 2006, 01:19 PM
Engine oil for 535d actually is LL04 approved and fully synthetic, but not limited to 0w-30 viscosity. according to the list of LL04 approved oils, the viscosities with different approved oils range from 0w-30 over 5w-30 and 5w-40 to 0w-40, depending on the specific oil approved.
If more information is forthcoming I'll use it of course otherwise I'll stick blindly to what I've already been told.
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