So, just got back from the dealer regarding steering malf warning alert. Turned out to be just low steering fluid.

But, they advised me that I was due for a fuel injection and brake fluid flush?
I, of course, told them "no thanks".

I have a 2004 545 with only 29k miles and didn't think either was necessary.

What's your guys' take?

 

um, first of all, I have an 08 with more miles

second of all, "no thanks"? I think "fuck-off" would have been more appropriate. They were basically trying to reach right into your pocket and snatch your wallet. Good call on turning it down.

 

I did their fuel injector service. It was worth it. Car was way more responsive and felt so much smoother.

 

Yeah, but he has relatively low mileage. Maybe I am wrong. I have 36K on the clock and had my injectors REPLACED a month ago. then again, my car is a piece of crap.

 

^^ hey Howitzer my Polish/Bulgarian friend:

I know it's off topic but it should be Pinoy and not "Pindy" (in your sig)

 

Right! I'm on it!

 

Brake fluid flush is suppose to be done every 2 years regardless of miles

 

what exactly is a "fuel injector flush"? sounds like something a bottle or two of techron would fix pretty easily.

brake fluid change is normal for around 30K mi.

 

Thanks guys! I likely will go ahead and get SS brake lines then (which requires a flush) - as it looks like a brake fluid flush is in my near future.

I fill my girl with techron only - so my injectors should be clean as a whistle

 

This is correct. If I am not mistaken our BMW's specify DOT4 fluid which is more prone to fade if not flushed regularly compared to DOT3 fluid.
Injector cleaning can only be done ultrasonically and flow tested afterwards for the best effect. Most of these dealer injection services is snake oil.
If you have dirty injectors below 100k miles then there is something wrong with the injectors or you have let the car sit for an extended period of time whereby the injectors accumulated varnish.
Some of the fuel injector cleaners these days have less of the active ingredients except for one which is the Redline product.