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Peter Fenwick 
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Joined: 27-August-2003
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 Posted: 08-July-2004 at 18:46 |
 dave 328 wrote:
So you joining Me and Brucey on the DIY serving? 
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I'm seriously considering it. The only thing that puts me off is that since I have no garage I am at the mercy of the marvelous British weather. This is the first car that I have paid someone else to service so I know how unpleasant it is to work on a car in the winter when it's below 0.
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Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel.
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PhilS
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Joined: 26-July-2003
Location: Northern Ireland
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Posted: 08-July-2004 at 22:18 |
Have always done my own servicing and repair work although this is only my second BMW. When i bought my car two years ago (with a fully stamped up service book) i was concerned about keeping the book up to date but after speaking to a mechanic that i know he basically told me i would be wasting my money, if my only reason for leaving it in to a dealer was to keep the book stamped up.
Personally i have the same system as Dave, i keep all reciepts and dates of when i service the car and i think most people can tell if a car has been looked after come selling time.
So Peter, if your confident go for it, you can't beat the satisfaction of fixing your own motor.
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Arctic Silver '95 320 I SE
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dave 328
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Posted: 09-July-2004 at 11:29 |
PhilS wrote:
So Peter, if your confident go for it, you can't beat the satisfaction of fixing your own motor.
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Knowing everything has been done, that you wanted done and properly!
I use Mobil 1 in mine and have thought if i went to a garage and said put Mobil 1 in, how would you know if they had?
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328 Coupe Sport, Digital climate, full leather, OBD computer, De-restricted with M50 manifold, big bore throttle, chippeduk remap, custom cold cone intake and X-brace
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sleeper
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Joined: 26-March-2004
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Posted: 09-July-2004 at 12:40 |
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I supply the oil I want used in mine....
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Peter Fenwick
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Posted: 09-July-2004 at 13:36 |
dave 328 wrote:
PhilS wrote:
So Peter, if your confident go for it, you can't beat the satisfaction of fixing your own motor.
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Knowing everything has been done, that you wanted done and properly!
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I know only too well the satisfaction of getting my hands dirty. Like I said before I have serviced all my cars previous to this one. The more I think about it the more I think fixing and servicing in myself is the best option. Also if any jobs come up that I can't do myself, I know a very good mechanic in the next town who, although no expert on BMW's, is as honest as they come. A quality I find rare in mechanics these days. 
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Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel.
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oilman
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Posted: 09-July-2004 at 15:50 |
It's always wise to supply you're own oil as you know what's been put in and how much.
Don't forget that garages know how to make money, they're past masters at it! I've heard some horror stories.
Don't always assume because they are a Dealer that they know about oils - 10w-60 in a BMW? It's not even recommended or approved.
Cheers
Simon
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BMBoy
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Joined: 09-June-2003
Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: 09-July-2004 at 16:19 |
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On the other hand, how do you actually KNOW whether or not they have used the Mobil 1? Maybe the guy has kept it for himself and put the common stuff in your car? I watched an undercover car programme last year where secret cameras watched garages and in one BAD garage because the guy owned a BMW they charged him double for the job, so can you imagine what they would say if you expected then to use good oil in your car?
If you can find a really reliable local garage you are best sticking with them as they now have all the diagnostic stuff needed for modern cars.
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Oil service Vs MOT