"oil service" versus "oil change"
11-21-2009, 03:49 PM
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My dealer charges $120 for an "interim oil change", and $250 for an "oil service". The service writer could not explain the difference between the two, except that the idrive is reset with an oil service, and they check the lights. An oil service for $250 seems to be very steep; for that price I will do it myself!
Does anybody know what else the dealer is supposed to do at the regular "oil service" interval.
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Does anybody know what else the dealer is supposed to do at the regular "oil service" interval.
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11-21-2009, 07:34 PM
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Drain old oil and replace with new oil.
Replace the oil filter
Reset iDrive
I have no idea what else would constitute an oil service
Replace the oil filter
Reset iDrive
I have no idea what else would constitute an oil service
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Originally Posted by bhorne' post='1059922' date='Nov 21 2009, 05:49 PM
My dealer charges $120 for an "interim oil change", and $250 for an "oil service". The service writer could not explain the difference between the two, except that the idrive is reset with an oil service, and they check the lights. An oil service for $250 seems to be very steep; for that price I will do it myself!
Does anybody know what else the dealer is supposed to do at the regular "oil service" interval.
Bill
Does anybody know what else the dealer is supposed to do at the regular "oil service" interval.
Bill
11-21-2009, 09:24 PM
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Cool.
I paid $65 for 7 quarts of BMW oil from my dealer plus $8 for the filter/ring. I then paid $10 to Midas to drain the oil, pour in the new oil and replace the filter. Oh yea, they vacuumed and wiped my windows down, too.
Seems I saved over $70 or so by not going to the dealer.
I paid $65 for 7 quarts of BMW oil from my dealer plus $8 for the filter/ring. I then paid $10 to Midas to drain the oil, pour in the new oil and replace the filter. Oh yea, they vacuumed and wiped my windows down, too.
Seems I saved over $70 or so by not going to the dealer.
11-22-2009, 11:14 AM
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At my dealer, oil change means oil change only. Nothing else. However, with oil service, they do a mini visual check ups, top off fluids, check for leaks etc and
adjust parking brake(if you have MT/SMG you will benefit of this service the most). And I believe just oil change runs around $125 vs oil service is around $250.
adjust parking brake(if you have MT/SMG you will benefit of this service the most). And I believe just oil change runs around $125 vs oil service is around $250.
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Originally Posted by uheenada' post='1060296' date='Nov 22 2009, 04:14 PM
At my dealer, oil change means oil change only. Nothing else. However, with oil service, they do a mini visual check ups, top off fluids, check for leaks etc and
adjust parking brake(if you have MT/SMG you will benefit of this service the most). And I believe just oil change runs around $125 vs oil service is around $250.
adjust parking brake(if you have MT/SMG you will benefit of this service the most). And I believe just oil change runs around $125 vs oil service is around $250.
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Before the days of CBS (Condition Based Service) there were several types of maintenance done based on miles, time, and driving conditions. They included "oil service", Inspection I / II etc.
Each consisted of specific fluid and filter changes, adjustments, and examinations. In my mind, an oil change is just that ... Drain old oil, replace oil filter and o-rings, refill with fresh oil.
Each consisted of specific fluid and filter changes, adjustments, and examinations. In my mind, an oil change is just that ... Drain old oil, replace oil filter and o-rings, refill with fresh oil.
11-23-2009, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by toddstebleton' post='1060382' date='Nov 23 2009, 12:13 AM
That's crazy. You can get a tool from Bavarian Auto that will pay for itself after one of the dealership's services to reset the iDrive.
Correction,you need a finger.
11-23-2009, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by tooltec' post='1060977' date='Nov 23 2009, 02:21 PM
But you don't need a tool to reset the oil service light!!!
Correction,you need a finger.
Correction,you need a finger.
If nothing else BMW service writers need an education on how to sell this service...I mean the correct answer would be to why there is an extra charge is that they do an thorough inspection at an "oil service".
