Brake Fluid service overdue..How long?

scottishpete · 02-08-2012, 06:39 PM

Right my car is booked in on sat for brake fluid service and oil service,but today the light came on that the brake fluid change is now over due,checked service book and yes it was done 08/02/10

so whats the tolerance here with BMW regarding this?

I know with other services your allowed a certain mileage,but what about this one as its annual?

Dont want them turning round and saying its void my warranty or worse when it comes to handing car back in June (if i do)there will be issues

Not much i can do anyway,but just wondered

**** sorry i meant 08/02/10****

Mart1000 · 02-08-2012, 09:46 PM

I thought the fluid was every 2 years? Mines just popped up saying my fluid needs changing now too

davyk31 · 02-09-2012, 02:45 AM

Yes brake fluid is every two years, something wrong in your schedules if its asking for it again already. JUst get the dealer to sort the service schedules as it doesn't need brake fluid again already.

scottishpete · 02-09-2012, 04:09 AM

My mistake it was 08/02/10

So back to my question?

Mart1000 · 02-09-2012, 04:12 AM

Personally I'd get it done (like I am) at an Indy. No way am I paying BMW that sort of money to change the fluid.

scottishpete · 02-09-2012, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Mart1000

Personally I'd get it done (like I am) at an Indy. No way am I paying BMW that sort of money to change the fluid.

I am only getting charged £55,so i dont think thats too bad

davyk31 · 02-09-2012, 04:32 AM

Not sure what an Indy would charge but if a dealer is doing it for £55 that seems ok. REally doesn't need done every other year as plenty of cars don't get it changed over a much longer period but a good little income generator for BMW service depts.

scottishpete · 02-09-2012, 04:47 AM

So does anyone know how long they will tolerate It being overdue?

makkan00 · 02-09-2012, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by scottishpete

I am only getting charged £55,so i dont think thats too bad

The cheapeast price, I have got is £90 for brake oil change.
55 is very good price.

B005T3D-G · 02-09-2012, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by scottishpete

I am only getting charged £55,so i dont think thats too bad

What stealer do you use? I need my passenger seat belt butler fixed. I have a fully comp Warranty but not sure if that item will be covered

scottishpete · 02-09-2012, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by B005T3D-G

What stealer do you use? I need my passenger seat belt butler fixed. I have a fully comp Warranty but not sure if that item will be covered

Grassicks in Perth as its nearest one that does not have John Clark in its name

Mart1000 · 02-09-2012, 04:59 AM

Was gonna say, Â£55 is good from BMW.

I think the bottom line is to call a dealer mate and ask. Sorry to not be more help.

B005T3D-G · 02-09-2012, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by scottishpete

Grassicks in Perth as its nearest one that does not have John Clark in its name

Thanks bud

Heard a lot of bad things about John Clark Aberdeen

davyk31 · 02-09-2012, 05:38 AM

Just booked my X5 in today for brake fluid, also being charged £55.

doughboy · 02-09-2012, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by davyk31

REally doesn't need done every other year as plenty of cars don't get it changed over a much longer period but a good little income generator for BMW service depts.

Eh?

Every modern car has to have its brake fluid changed every 2 years!! Some maybe 3 years, but most are now 2 years due to complicated ABS / ESP systems that will be affected by high moisture content.

Its nothing to do with BMW.

Audi, VW, Ford, Vauxhall etc all the same.

scottishpete · 02-09-2012, 07:21 AM

Ok this topic is not about how long between brake fluid change or how much it costs

Just how much tollerence do they allow for over due service?

Does anyone know the answer before i have to call them up and ask

davyk31 · 02-09-2012, 07:25 AM

Usually about 1000 miles over a service point is ok, or at least have it booked in that timescale.

doughboy · 02-09-2012, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by scottishpete

Ok this topic is not about how long between brake fluid change or how much it costs

Just how much tollerence do they allow for over due service?

Does anyone know the answer before i have to call them up and ask

Sorry!

1 month (for time derived events) or 1000 miles (for mileage derived events) overdue is the 'official' BMW UK limit apparently IIRC.

scottishpete · 02-09-2012, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by doughboy

Sorry!

1 month (for time derived events) or 1000 miles (for mileage derived events) overdue is the 'official' BMW UK limit apparently IIRC.

Thanks you

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Mart1000 Capt Slow 37 Rep 1,076 Posts Drives: Leon FR Supercopa Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Suffolk iTrader: (1)	Was gonna say, Â£55 is good from BMW. I think the bottom line is to call a dealer mate and ask. Sorry to not be more help.
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