Re: Oil change, Break Fluid change and Ful injectors.

["C. Overman" <coverman@xxxxxxx>]

Hey Ed,

My 93 E36 went 155k miles before any brake work needed to be done and then
they (the dealership) only changed the pads.  Said the rotors still had some
life in them.  I'm at 191k+ and still haven't had to have anything more done.

I thought it was pretty weird myself, but I think the BMW engineering is such
that if you perform regular preventive maintenance checks and services, the
vehicle can run indefinately.  The service tech was suprised that they lasted
so long, but most of my miles have been highway so the brakes don't get used.

co.

"Eduardo E. Silva" wrote:

> BIMMERees,
>
> Today my car's had oil service (in-between, two green leds left) with
> synth oil, brake fluid drain and fuel injectors cleanned. I had asked the
> BMW service rep. to check my break pads and do a safety inspection. I told
> him that I still had the original pads, calipers, rotors etc -- Although
> the OBC has not lit, letting me know that pads needed replacement.
>
> To my surprised they didn't change them!! Why?? He said because I still
> have 4mm left on the rear and 6mm left on the front!! Also the rotors a in
> good shape! I said ARE you sure??? He went back, since the mech. was still
> working on it. He said YES!! DANG!!
>
> Is this weird or what ?
>
> Also, my original Michelin MMX, lasted almost 20k miles???
>
> I don't drive like I am chasing Fittipaldi, but I do drive close to it
> when ever I have a chance. I live in southern cal, and during
> morning/afternoon rush hours EVERYBODY must stop (break) and go. Most of
> the time I downshift a lot, including on the freeway. The clutch is in
> good condition also.
>
> By the way I paid $323.78 for the above work. Would this have been cheaper
> at a NON-BMW dealer ? If so, by how much ? a Non-BMW shop, asked $70
> dollars for an oil service -- dealers ask $50.
>
> Ed Silva
> Silvex Consulting Inc.
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