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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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.......

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by Franco

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

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]

Originally Posted by 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?

Yep, as you say opinions differ on the matter.

[Dan]

Originally Posted by 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?

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