Delaying my Service from 20k to 25k miles?
09-16-2007, 12:21 PM
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My car is a January 2006 E61.
I'm planning to service my car at a nearby Stoke BMW specialist. Mainly to avoid the stealers...already had enough of a run around buying the car and then having the SZL module replaced last summer....BMW customer service leaves great deal to be desired.
My service light came up at about 20,000 miles but I am told this is based on time rather than actual engine wear.
I drive my car very gently and generally get 36.6 to 37.1 mpg out of it(combination of dual carriage A roads and city roads mainly).
I'm keeping a close eye on the engine oil levels and using Mobil 1 fully synthetic to top when necessary(which is rarely).
Can I service at 25000 miles without any worry? Or is there some specialist Haldex or other suspension lube that needs replcement.
Thanks.
My car is a January 2006 E61.
I'm planning to service my car at a nearby Stoke BMW specialist. Mainly to avoid the stealers...already had enough of a run around buying the car and then having the SZL module replaced last summer....BMW customer service leaves great deal to be desired.
My service light came up at about 20,000 miles but I am told this is based on time rather than actual engine wear.
I drive my car very gently and generally get 36.6 to 37.1 mpg out of it(combination of dual carriage A roads and city roads mainly).
I'm keeping a close eye on the engine oil levels and using Mobil 1 fully synthetic to top when necessary(which is rarely).
Can I service at 25000 miles without any worry? Or is there some specialist Haldex or other suspension lube that needs replcement.
Thanks.
09-16-2007, 01:07 PM
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Don't do it!
Apparently BMW only give 1K miles in excess of the indicator or they will invalidate the warranty!
25K miles is a very long time for the oil and it is based on condition not time, I know a number of people actually change oil more regularly than recommended.
The oil change is not actually that expensive even from a stealer. I think from memory it was under ?150
Apparently BMW only give 1K miles in excess of the indicator or they will invalidate the warranty!
25K miles is a very long time for the oil and it is based on condition not time, I know a number of people actually change oil more regularly than recommended.
The oil change is not actually that expensive even from a stealer. I think from memory it was under ?150
09-16-2007, 10:38 PM
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FS: E61 535D -06, Activesteering, Comfort seats, Hifi, M-steeringwheel, PDC, Rails, Tinted windows, Folding mirrors, Towconnector, Alu trims, Panoramic roof, ISO FIX, SonyEricsson BT-HF, 124 wheels, Alarm, Electric lid, Aburn interior, Xenons, Silvergrey and the crappy cupholders!!!
The service indicatior have calculated the service point out of your driving behavior and type of driving. So it's not only depending on time.
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