Service intervals

[Franco]

Hello,

Stupid question time I'm afraid.......

How are the service intervals worked out on BMW's and what am I looking at for such services?

I'm looking at changing my current car to a CSL, and have never owned a BMW before. I want to make sure I leave no stone unturned with working out if the CSL is my best option

Cheers all.

Jason

[DazBlackCSL]

Bout 10,000 miles in between, run in this order, Inspection 1 - £300 ish - Oil Service - £150 ish - Inspection 2 £750 upwards depending on dealer - then back to Oil service, prices differ wildly between dealers, as does the knowledge and customer service on a CSL.

Daz

[Dan]

As I mentioned last night mate make sure it's had it's 1200 mile running in service, as Daz says the services cycle in the order as above.

When you turn the ignition on the car will tell you in miles how long is left to the next service and which one is due, it will read either 'Oil Service' or just 'Inspection', you'll need to check which Inspection it is, 2 is the major one where the car should be kept overnight and the valve clearance's checked when the car is stone cold IIRC.

[Franco]

thanks gents!

[Bounce]

As I mentioned last night mate make sure it's had it's 1200 mile running in service, as Daz says the services cycle in the order as above.

When you turn the ignition on the car will tell you in miles how long is left to the next service and which one is due, it will read either 'Oil Service' or just 'Inspection', you'll need to check which Inspection it is, 2 is the major one where the car should be kept overnight and the valve clearance's checked when the car is stone cold IIRC.It should be kept overnight on both insp1 and insp2 for valves Dan.;)

[Franco]

I have read in the past that the value clearance thing is a big con? Is that a can of worms on here.......:bigcry:

[shimmy]

I have read in the past that the value clearance thing is a big con? Is that a can of worms on here.......:bigcry:


if it gets the dealers stamp on the insp I and 11 service boxes and maintains the warranty then great!

the only con worth watching out for it the buggers actually do it!

[Franco]

Ahh maybe thats what Ive heard!!!!

I read that a full BMWSH helps with the value, but then I note that some use Thornley for servicing? I take it that wouldn’t affect a enthusiasts opinion but may do with a regular joe blogs?

[shimmy]

Ahh maybe thats what Ive heard!!!!

I read that a full BMWSH helps with the value, but then I note that some use Thornley for servicing? I take it that wouldn’t affect a enthusiasts opinion but may do with a regular joe blogs?

Yep, as you say opinions differ on the matter. :)

[Dan]

Ahh maybe thats what Ive heard!!!!

I read that a full BMWSH helps with the value, but then I note that some use Thornley for servicing? I take it that wouldn’t affect a enthusiasts opinion but may do with a regular joe blogs?

Sadly opinion is divided on Thorney on here mate, I've never had any experience of them so won't pass judgement but I think they've done a lot of CSL's down the years!

I used Simpsons Motorsport for my upgrades the other day mate and they were superb Jase :thumbs:

[Franco]

What upgrades Dan?

Thought you be leaving this alone............obviously not! :bigcry:

[Dan]

What upgrades Dan?

Thought you be leaving this alone............obviously not! :bigcry:

Nah sod that, brake pads, fluid and braided hoses, rear limiter kit on the rear trailing arm bushes and changed geometry :hahaha: :thumbs:

[rstoughy]

Just had an Insp II done on mine about two weeks ago. Shopped around the Main Stealers up here in Scotland so they came in from £870 - £1200.

£1200 being the one closest to the door :bigcry: :bigcry: :bigcry:

Ended up going with a recomended one 1-1/2hrs away and had the job done for £899 all in.
Superb service from start to finish and even got 45mins with the mechanic when collecting the car who explained everything he had done :smokin:

Worth shopping around and asking for feedback on here.

[sailorbaz]

Just had an Insp II done on mine about two weeks ago. Shopped around the Main Stealers up here in Scotland so they came in from £870 - £1200.

Fcuk me, I've got mine down to £775 over here in Northern Ireland but that's with me supplying my own Oil (£60 delivered from Opie Oils :thumbs:) and no Air filter (Have an ITG one fitted)

Shopping around definately wins.

Where did you end up going in the end? I always went to Phoenix in Kirkcaldy as Dan always worked on the CSL's and enjoyed coming out and explaining everything he'd done. Top man. :smt055

[rstoughy]

Baz,
Went to Grassick's in Perth M8.
Didnt supply anything just a very very dirty car.

Could have got it cheaper but was having to drive to Murketts for it :bigcry: :bigcry:

[glendog74]

I hope you didn't let BMW wash your car? Lol!:hahaha:

[derek]

Just had an Insp II done on mine about two weeks ago. Shopped around the Main Stealers up here in Scotland so they came in from £870 - £1200.

£1200 being the one closest to the door :bigcry: :bigcry: :bigcry:

Ended up going with a recomended one 1-1/2hrs away and had the job done for £899 all in.
Superb service from start to finish and even got 45mins with the mechanic when collecting the car who explained everything he had done :smokin:

Worth shopping around and asking for feedback on here.

the mechanic that done your car is one of best i have met always takes care of you car and does the job right he'd been fixing my car for over 5 years at Grassicks

[rstoughy]

I hope you didn't let BMW wash your car? Lol!:hahaha:

Course i did, one of the few washes it's had this year :bigcry: :bigcry: :bigcry:


the mechanic that done your car is one of best i have met always takes care of you car and does the job right he'd been fixing my car for over 5 years at Grassicks

Like i said Derek I was very impressed from the original phone call right through to collection of the car :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: