04-21-2021, 10:56 PM | #1 |
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first bmw ever.. how do u guys handle maintenance?
I got a 2017 440i last month and it's been amazing. We've all heard the stories about maintenance on BMWs... how do you guys usually handle it? Mine only had 17k miles so it's still relatively new. My plan is to take it in to a BMW dealership every year to get an oil change, tire rotation, and "routine checkup". I only drive ~4k miles a year so it's not much. Am I missing anything else major?
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04-22-2021, 12:24 AM | #2 |
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These cars are mostly easy to work on with regards to brakes, oil changes, spark plugs, etc.
google some kies motorsports youtube videos. once you're out of free stuff, do it yourself to save money. |
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Someone has some type of maintenance document, there's also a thread documenting everything you should handle and the intervals that follow.
If possible, learning maintenance or using a good indy will save you tons of $$$ |
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While its under warranty, best to go back to SC to perform the usual maintenance (it's free anyways). Once out of warranty though (or for wear and tear items), good to look out for good independent mechanics or DIY.
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Congrats! Lots of us 'new' 2017 owners here, fresh off a lease. As others have said, there is no better maintenance than doing it yourself. And, IMO, there is no better way to bond with your car than knowing exactly what's been done to it and knowing it was done right.
For intervals, brand preference, and how-tos on maintenance, there are varying opinions. Poke around here a bit and you'll come across lots of good collective knowledge. Welcome aboard!
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No staggered tires over here. Just running the default 18" for now. I'll def look into changing the brake fluid along with my next oil change |
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Thanks to everyone for suggesting an Indy shop... I actually have one nearby that I used for the pre-purchase inspection so I'll go to them for oil changes and such. I actually cannot do maintenance on my own car because I live in an apartment complex so no garage to work with... I'll just take the hit on the extra cost
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Not really. BMW has changed recs so things like transmission, cutch, and diff fluid are "lifetime." That is, leave it there until whenever the transmission dies. I replaced the trans and diff fluid after break in and then every 50k miles. Stuff like that. There are several "old school" maintenance schedules floating around. Basically, over-maintain it relative to what BMW recommends.
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Does that depend on the car?
I’m the second owner on my ‘18 F33 430ix and nothing was free. I’m also the second owner on my ‘19 F39 X2 M35i and just took it in two weeks ago for an oil change and the BMW dealership (where I didn’t buy it from) changed the oil and filters for free. I was there two months ago for a recall and they told me the oil change was free but not due till closer to May. Both were non CPO. The F33 was bought at a Lincoln dealership and the F39 at an Alfa dealership. |
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I have a CPO I bought in '15. At the time, CPOs included the remainder of the maintenance, but not private party sales. Then the year after I bought my car, BMW changed the policy that it didn't apply to CPOs anymore, and they shortened the period to 3/36 and removed brakes and wipers from the program. I guess they just aren't diligent about it. https://www.bmwusa.com/explore/bmw-v...onditions.html Quote:
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That's what I thought but when they said no charge, I wasn't complaining. I'm pretty much set up to work on my own BMWs so it's not going to be a factor anymore. I'm waiting for my boss to free up some time so we can get the X2 up on his lift. He just wants to look at it.
but if he's offering free lift use, then I'm in. He's had my other bmws on the lift just to let me do oil changes so he can see different cars. |
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