08-11-2020, 05:39 AM | #1 |
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Service workshop manual
Had a quick search and couldn't find anything on this.
Does anyone have one or know where to get one? I have a m'bike mech qual, but as this is my first car, I've not worked on them before but want to do it. Prefer to follow BM's rigid methods and use their overpriced parts! |
09-08-2020, 05:20 AM | #2 |
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So I ordered the parts and oil for the servicing.
8 Ltrs of Castrol Edge 5W-30 from Euro carparts Oil filter and o-ring Crush washer and a spare drain plug Parts coming from BMW Germany at a cost of more than the parts itself... All told, £150 thereabouts... Whats the worst that can happen?! |
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09-08-2020, 05:28 AM | #3 | |
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BMW is charging about that much for the oil change. I did another oil change myself for around £80 |
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09-08-2020, 05:52 AM | #4 |
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Ha, I know right?!
The Castrol oil (annoyingly) is served in 4 ltr bottles, so I had to get two. The postage is 25 frickin quid on the official parts, which is ridiculous! Where are you getting your parts / oil from? |
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6x1L of Shell oil in a BMW branded bottle BMW receipt confirms its just a Shell Helix oil. Now I know I only really need 5L. Its 5.3L according to the manual but you never really draining it completely so after adding 5L it was at max level. Last edited by hamera; 09-08-2020 at 06:16 AM.. |
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09-10-2020, 05:34 AM | #9 |
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Jeez, just a warning when using AV autoparts LTD aka BMW supply uk. They have somehow sent me the wrong oil filter (not sure if the VIN was incorrectly inputted by myself or them). Its clearly the wrong filter, but they're arguing the toss with me that they've sent the right one, as 'the part number was changed and its correct for my VIN. Sorry we havent let you know about the changed part number'.
Awaiting to see how this is resolved if at all, but just an advisory... |
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