Going to the dealer for service (question)

balgopi · 01-12-2011, 08:59 PM

Hi. I have been a proud owner of a 2007 e90 328i since June 10'.

I am going to my dealer tomorrow to get the micro-filter replaced (my Nav told me that it needs replacing), plus, it looks like I need to do the state inspection test, which I think the dealer will do for me?

My main question is: Is there anything else I SHOULD ask the dealer to do to my car? My warranty is going to run out on the 23rd of this month, so I would like whatever I can from them while it is still free and capable. I don't plan on extending the warranty because the 328i is pretty reliable.

The brake pads arent due for another 3800miles, so a replacement would be out of the question.

Are there any little "perks" I can tell them to do?

When I accelerate, I do experience some lag between acceleration sometimes and sometimes I get this "clunky" shift feeling when the car is going through rpms. For example, going from 3000 to 2000rpms or 1000 to 2000rpms, etc.

Thank you and I look forward to being a member of this great community of e90 owners

ceb · 01-12-2011, 09:04 PM

You are asking a bit late but you should find an independent tech to give your car a close once-over to check for problems. expect to pay about an hour worth of labor for this but it could save you thousands.

balgopi · 01-12-2011, 10:46 PM

Thanks Ceb. However, when I bought the car from an independent dealer (lot), it was located right next to the actual BMW dealership. So, the owner of the dealership where I bought my car went to BMW to get a diagnostic check-up.

The only thing that BMW said was that it needed a brake flush and new brakes.
So, the owner of the lot did all that. He showed me the report of it too for proof.

So, I was wondering if there are some certain "hidden" things or something nice that I should have the BMW service department do when I take my car in tomorrow. Appointment is at 5:45pm Pacific time. So, any further help would be appreciative guys!

EDIT: They could be novice things as well like "getting tires aligned", fixing some mirror, etc, etc. Even if it is VERY SMALL of a change, I would welcome the opinion/thought. Thank you.

ZuerstBMW · 01-12-2011, 10:50 PM

I always have them change out the wiper blades when I go in.

balgopi · 01-12-2011, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ZuerstBMW

I always have them change out the wiper blades when I go in.

Thank you Zuerst. I truly forgot all about that.

Any more suggestions guys?

I'm making a list, because, as you can tell...I tend to forgot such things

krypt0 · 01-13-2011, 12:36 AM

Like ceb said, you should have a full inspection done by a independent shop (cost you $50 or so) and have them give you a list of things that are worn, broken or could be replaced.

Then take it to the dealer and have said things replaced under warranty.

balgopi · 01-13-2011, 12:43 AM

okay, I will do this. Are there any shops you guys recommend around the seattle/tukwila area?

XieJin · 01-13-2011, 03:07 AM

about the clunkyness going through the revs, i'm thinking what you refer to is the DISA valves opening? This happens at specific rpms, 3,200 and 4,500 i believe.

jrsniper12453 · 01-13-2011, 03:11 AM

Go through the tsb's (sib?) in the service sticky and see if any of them apply to you. Some of them they may not act on without seeing the code but it's worth the 15 minutes to check.

ceb · 01-13-2011, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by balgopi

okay, I will do this. Are there any shops you guys recommend around the seattle/tukwila area?

Ask that question in your regional forum

http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=47

balgopi · 01-13-2011, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrsniper12453

Go through the tsb's (sib?) in the service sticky and see if any of them apply to you. Some of them they may not act on without seeing the code but it's worth the 15 minutes to check.

I'm very sorry because I am quite a newbie to such things. But, how do I go about doing this?
thank you.

Chriztofor · 01-13-2011, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrsniper12453

Go through the tsb's (sib?) in the service sticky and see if any of them apply to you. Some of them they may not act on without seeing the code but it's worth the 15 minutes to check.

Quote:

Originally Posted by balgopi

I'm very sorry because I am quite a newbie to such things. But, how do I go about doing this?
thank you.

Here you go, http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3793

fdriller9 · 01-13-2011, 10:10 AM

Any peeling trim pieces?

You can reset the adaptive throttle by switching your car on ACC power then holding down the throttle for 30 seconds. To turn on ACC power, press the start button twice without your foot on the brake.

That should solve your jerky shifts.

MusclezMarinara · 01-13-2011, 10:13 AM

Have them do a full inspect on the car and any warranty-able items should be replaced....any wear you see...have them replace.

Tom K. · 01-13-2011, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by balgopi

The only thing that BMW said was that it needed a brake flush and new brakes.
So, the owner of the lot did all that. He showed me the report of it too for proof.

Hmm. You had new brakes 7 months ago and now the service info readout reports 3,800 miles to go for brakes? It sounds like they didn't reset the countdown when the brake job was done - unless you put more wear on brakes in 7 months than I do in 3 years.

Tom

1997gtx · 01-13-2011, 11:56 AM

Have them scan the vehicle history and make them replace anything that hasn't been done. Oil change (allowed once per year even if miles don't say it), wiper blades, filters, flush, etc... The car's computer will tell them everything about the history.

They can also reset the transmission for you.

balgopi · 01-13-2011, 03:41 PM

OMG...thank you guys so much. I truly appreciate the willingness to help a fellow BMW owner

balgopi · 01-13-2011, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom K.

Hmm. You had new brakes 7 months ago and now the service info readout reports 3,800 miles to go for brakes? It sounds like they didn't reset the countdown when the brake job was done - unless you put more wear on brakes in 7 months than I do in 3 years.

Tom

I'll get back to you on that. Let me check. It could be more. I was sorta estimating. It may be 5200 but ill check

Edit: sorry for the double post

John 070 · 01-13-2011, 05:28 PM

If I knew it would happen 14 days out of warranty, I would have mentioned the battery seems to be weakening, although I was told by the SA after the fact BMW rarely will replace a battery under warranty, they claim it should last 5-6 years and would simply charge it.

ctuna · 01-13-2011, 05:39 PM

You might be entitled to a free oil change
If the oil hasn't been changed in a year regardless of the miles
left on the service indicator. I would have them check for any of the common
problems like broken head bolts if you have a 328 or 330. Check the oil level
before and after you go in to be sure its not under filled before or after .

Head bolt breakage is a known problem on the 328 and 330

I would be replacing the lifetime fluids at and Indy shop after going off warranty
trans, diff, radiator , brake, power steering etc..

balgopi · 01-13-2011, 05:45 PM

I got my oil change back in september/october. So, you think they would do it.

1997gtx · 01-13-2011, 09:54 PM

^ No -- not needed yet. Only once per year (I think it's once per 12 months) OR when the mileage is up. But I doubt it is unless the car was driven a lot.

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balgopi AC Milan Rossenari 16 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: U.S.A iTrader: (0)	Going to the dealer for service (question) Hi. I have been a proud owner of a 2007 e90 328i since June 10'. I am going to my dealer tomorrow to get the micro-filter replaced (my Nav told me that it needs replacing), plus, it looks like I need to do the state inspection test, which I think the dealer will do for me? My main question is: Is there anything else I SHOULD ask the dealer to do to my car? My warranty is going to run out on the 23rd of this month, so I would like whatever I can from them while it is still free and capable. I don't plan on extending the warranty because the 328i is pretty reliable. The brake pads arent due for another 3800miles, so a replacement would be out of the question. Are there any little "perks" I can tell them to do? When I accelerate, I do experience some lag between acceleration sometimes and sometimes I get this "clunky" shift feeling when the car is going through rpms. For example, going from 3000 to 2000rpms or 1000 to 2000rpms, etc. Thank you and I look forward to being a member of this great community of e90 owners
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ceb NHTSA Nazi 28 Rep 1,983 Posts Drives: 335ix Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MD iTrader: (1)	You are asking a bit late but you should find an independent tech to give your car a close once-over to check for problems. expect to pay about an hour worth of labor for this but it could save you thousands.
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balgopi AC Milan Rossenari 16 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: U.S.A iTrader: (0)	Thanks Ceb. However, when I bought the car from an independent dealer (lot), it was located right next to the actual BMW dealership. So, the owner of the dealership where I bought my car went to BMW to get a diagnostic check-up. The only thing that BMW said was that it needed a brake flush and new brakes. So, the owner of the lot did all that. He showed me the report of it too for proof. So, I was wondering if there are some certain "hidden" things or something nice that I should have the BMW service department do when I take my car in tomorrow. Appointment is at 5:45pm Pacific time. So, any further help would be appreciative guys! EDIT: They could be novice things as well like "getting tires aligned", fixing some mirror, etc, etc. Even if it is VERY SMALL of a change, I would welcome the opinion/thought. Thank you.
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krypt0 Your Text Here 5 Rep 153 Posts Drives: E90 335i, B9S4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	Like ceb said, you should have a full inspection done by a independent shop (cost you $50 or so) and have them give you a list of things that are worn, broken or could be replaced. Then take it to the dealer and have said things replaced under warranty.
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balgopi AC Milan Rossenari 16 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: U.S.A iTrader: (0)	okay, I will do this. Are there any shops you guys recommend around the seattle/tukwila area?
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XieJin Private First Class 10 Rep 197 Posts Drives: '15 M235i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	about the clunkyness going through the revs, i'm thinking what you refer to is the DISA valves opening? This happens at specific rpms, 3,200 and 4,500 i believe.
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jrsniper12453 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 229 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Las Vegas/LA iTrader: (0)	Go through the tsb's (sib?) in the service sticky and see if any of them apply to you. Some of them they may not act on without seeing the code but it's worth the 15 minutes to check. __________________ 2007 335i, Space Gray, Black/Alum, Sports, Prem, CA, Navi, iPod
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fdriller9 Banned 255 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	Any peeling trim pieces? You can reset the adaptive throttle by switching your car on ACC power then holding down the throttle for 30 seconds. To turn on ACC power, press the start button twice without your foot on the brake. That should solve your jerky shifts.
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MusclezMarinara Banned 263 Rep 5,018 Posts Drives: VALNCYA Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey iTrader: (23) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [9.22] 2009 335i Sedan xdrive [9.34]	Have them do a full inspect on the car and any warranty-able items should be replaced....any wear you see...have them replace.
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1997gtx Lieutenant 10 Rep 530 Posts Drives: 08 328xi \| 08 S5 \| 02 S4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Have them scan the vehicle history and make them replace anything that hasn't been done. Oil change (allowed once per year even if miles don't say it), wiper blades, filters, flush, etc... The car's computer will tell them everything about the history. They can also reset the transmission for you. __________________ 08 328xi - SOLD \| 08 S5 \| 02 S4
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balgopi AC Milan Rossenari 16 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: U.S.A iTrader: (0)	OMG...thank you guys so much. I truly appreciate the willingness to help a fellow BMW owner
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1921 Rep 13,122 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	You mignt be entitled to a free oil change You might be entitled to a free oil change If the oil hasn't been changed in a year regardless of the miles left on the service indicator. I would have them check for any of the common problems like broken head bolts if you have a 328 or 330. Check the oil level before and after you go in to be sure its not under filled before or after . Head bolt breakage is a known problem on the 328 and 330 I would be replacing the lifetime fluids at and Indy shop after going off warranty trans, diff, radiator , brake, power steering etc..
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balgopi AC Milan Rossenari 16 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: U.S.A iTrader: (0)	I got my oil change back in september/october. So, you think they would do it.
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1997gtx Lieutenant 10 Rep 530 Posts Drives: 08 328xi \| 08 S5 \| 02 S4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	^ No -- not needed yet. Only once per year (I think it's once per 12 months) OR when the mileage is up. But I doubt it is unless the car was driven a lot. __________________ 08 328xi - SOLD \| 08 S5 \| 02 S4
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