Bringing car in for last service

[david1504]

I am planning to go in for my last free service this Saturday, my car computer shows that a lot of stuff(brake fluid, oil, etc)need to be changed on April, but by that time my car will no longer have free service, I am just wondering what else should I ask for the dealer to change, and what concerns me the most is that I don't know if they are willing to change the parts two months early and my free maintenance is almost up, what should I do?
Thanks in advance guys

[modkrazy]

You could do a brakepad "bedding" procedure to run down the pads (and maybe rotors).

As for oil, if it has been a while since your last change (please don't say you follow their interval!), they should change oil and oil filter as part of Minor Service 1 (if that's what you're taking it in for).

[david1504]

Originally Posted by modkrazy

You could do a brakepad "bedding" procedure to run down the pads (and maybe rotors).

As for oil, if it has been a while since your last change (please don't say you follow their interval!), they should change oil and oil filter as part of Minor Service 1 (if that's what you're taking it in for).

Thanks. No I do not follow their 15000mile thing, just here to get some experience from others to prevent myself getting screwed over by the dealer

[quicktwinturbo]

Brakes for sure. Saved me $3000.

[Flying Ace]

if your diff has the chatter, now is a good time to tell them about that and get a free diff fluid change. But only if there's that chatter/rubbing noise.

[1MOREMOD]

If you have good relationship with sa they will get a bunch of things done for you.

[mjposner]

Make sure you are under 1,000 miles till as well.

[Wilsel]

All depends on the service advisor from my experience. I've had one do stuff 4 months and 3K miles in advance (because I was already there for a brake fluid flush, and they didn't want me to have to come back). I've also had really strict ones that go by the book, and won't do anything unless you're 30 days or 1000 miles away from what the maintenance minder says.

[david1504]

Thanks for the advice guys. I don't think they will do the pads since I still have 8000 miles front and 11000 on the back (or any suggestions?), how do I ask them to change the trans fluid, Diff fluid, Power steering fluid and spark plugs? It seems a lot of dealers see some of the parts as "life time" and wouldn't change them as I have read from a lot of other threads, I am still kinda skeptical on dealing with dealers since most of the cars I had are out of warranty ( I got this m3 used and as a cpo) and didn't deal with dealers so any suggestions will be appreciated

[quicktwinturbo]

It sounds like your pads may be in good shape. Just go with the items you listed and you should be good to go. Ask SA to inspect any leaks and what not.