05-02-2017, 08:26 AM | #1 |
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Delaying 1200 Mile Break-In Service
Unfortunately, my local BMW dealer doesn't have an open slot with a loaner available till Friday, 5th May. They say that because the service involves Diff fluid change, it would take 4-5 hours to complete. Hence, the loaner car option. My car will hit 1200 miles today. Is it safe to drive the car over the 1200 mile limit by a couple of hundred miles without the break-in service? Or, should I arrange for alternate transportation.
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05-02-2017, 08:35 AM | #2 | |
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05-02-2017, 08:46 AM | #4 |
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Yeah, 4-5 hours seems extreme. Probably just a scheduling thing and they want some room with other services etc...My dealer's service mgr told me to bring it in at 1000 and don't go over 1200. Was pretty sincere when he told me this. Don't think it will hurt the car, but maybe it would affect a possible warranty issue down the road? I am going to play it safe myself.
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My SA wouldn't commit to a 2-3 hour turn around. There are other vehicles and I'll always plan on dropping off in the AM and hopefully picking up around 3-4 PM. You never know what else might come up though... so I always plan next day since something else might come up in the inspection and parts not being on hand. As far as loaners; ask to be put on the cancellation list. It's worked out for me almost every time. People cancel all the time. |
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05-02-2017, 09:38 AM | #6 |
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I booked my break in service and they told me it would take about one hour. First thing in the morning 07.00 AM so my plan is having some coffee while I wait and look at some cars in the showroom. Almost looking forward to it.
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05-02-2017, 09:42 AM | #7 |
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Thank you for all your insights and responses. I decided to forego the loaner and will be taking my car in for service this afternoon. Excited to get this over with.
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05-02-2017, 09:51 AM | #8 |
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Please report back and let us know how it goes. Myself, I would be curious to actually see the engine and diff oil along with the drain plug if magnetic on the diff. Not too many dealers allow you in the bay any longer unless possibly you know the tech well enough.
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(The dealer I go to is a HIGH volume dealer, so any given morning there are a ton of cars being checked in). |
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I think I brought mine in with like 1215 miles on it for break in service. |
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Service done. This may sound odd but I feel that the clutch is much lighter now. Otherwise, I did hit 5500 RPM and the car felt like a tamed beast.
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Did anyone else notice how little emphasis is placed on the break in conditions? I had to search the manual to find the requirements. I expected a warning in that little owner's preview attached to my gear shift. Also, does the service light come on? My dash indicates service in 10,000 miles. Porsche is much better about this. There is no break in period. The cars are ready to run, right off the floor.
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