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06-22-2009, 12:49 PM | #1 |
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What maintenance do I need to do
My aunt gave me her 2003 Z4 2.5i (auto).
It has 29,500 miles and the Inspection indicator flashes and it says "-600". I'm not sure if she had the Inspection done. She had the oil changed at 15k by the BMW dealesrship. What recommended maintenance should I do? For the most part, I think I can do them myself. |
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The Inspection I does not need to be done yet. I would suggest getting it in for am oil change as they usually reset that when doing the 15,000 mile oil change. If you do your own oil changes in between that then they usually won't reset it though.
The first inspection is technically at 50,000 miles I believe (or a little more than that for non-M's). I don't know when Inspection II is. Definitely get in for an oil change asap though. It is going to be about $80-$100 most likely just FYI p.s. Welcome to the post.
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I called an independent shop and for oil/change and inspection 1 they're charging $275. The guy aslo mentioned he can update the computer for $125? He said they'll check if I need any fluids flushed and drained.
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Inspection I 600 miles past due
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Unless someone has reset your Service Interval Indicator prematurely it's telling you the car is 600 miles past due for Inspection I http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...6&postcount=18
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If she had the service/inspection done by a dealer or competent independent BMW shop, the service indicator should have been changed to reflect the next required service, so I would say to go ahead and have the inspection 1 service done. BTW, the primary difference between a BMW "oil service" that's done nominally every 15k miles and a standard oil change that most of us have done in between (or BMW will do annually as part of the standard service plan that has probably already expired on your car,) is that the "service" changes the cabin air filter along with the oil and filter. |
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I thought that was one of the things an M got the we wouldn't, was the Inspection 1 (over $1K) under factory warranty while the Si and i's usually never get to it cause of the computer.
What am I thinking about then?
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Inspection 2 is the biggie (tho the M's need a valve adjustment on both, IIRC) which an aggressivly driven M can reach within the 50k with a bit of effort, but is a pretty far reach for a non-M.
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How long do you plan on keeping the car? Unless your Z4 is subjected to unusually severe operating conditions why not follow the BMW recommended service intervals and perform those items called out by the BMW Service Maintenance Checklest for your year and model Z4?
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Buy your own oil, It will help keep the cost down. In Germany the oil at BMW is about 25 Euro ($35) per litter. Same 10w60 at a car service center is only 16 Euro ($24) per liter. At least you can bring the cost down some. I don't think the costs should figure in. You are getting a good deal on the car. |
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