[KANdaddy]

Car is in for $30k mile service. New plugs + bunch of other stuff. All covered under warranty except a required coolant flush. Accurate?

[Alpine300zhp]

Originally Posted by KANdaddy

Car is in for $30k mile service. New plugs + bunch of other stuff. All covered under warranty except a required coolant flush. Accurate?

Yes, but the question is if you need it or not. All scheduled maintenance is included in the 3/36 plan based on my experience. However, it is my understanding that BMW no longer mandates the coolant flush every 2-4 years. It is now “lifetime” and that might be why your dealer is charging you for it. I wouldn’t bother doing it unless you are keeping the car for 5+ years. Many mechanics suggest checking the coolant PH level to determine when it needs to be changed.

[KANdaddy]

Originally Posted by Alpine300zhp

Yes, but the question is if you need it or not. All scheduled maintenance is included in the 3/36 plan based on my experience. However, it is my understanding that BMW no longer mandates the coolant flush every 2-4 years. It is now “lifetime” and that might be why your dealer is charging you for it. I wouldn’t bother doing it unless you are keeping the car for 5+ years. Many mechanics suggest checking the coolant PH level to determine when it needs to be changed.

He is saying it is required because they are doing the spark plugs and basically performing a “tune up”. Sounded fishy to me. Here is what they are doing.

[Alpine300zhp]

Originally Posted by KANdaddy

He is saying it is required because they are doing the spark plugs and basically performing a “tune up”. Sounded fishy to me. Here is what they are doing.

They are lying. I can’t tell you how many M spark plug changes I have had and I never did coolant flush with any of them. This includes M3, M4, X5M, and X6M.

[KANdaddy]

Originally Posted by Alpine300zhp

They are lying. I can’t tell you how many M spark plug changes I have had and I never did coolant flush with any of them. This includes M3, M4, X5M, and X6M.

Wonder what they will say if I refuse the flush.

[Alpine300zhp]

Originally Posted by KANdaddy

Wonder what they will say if I refuse the flush.

What can they say? BMW free maintenance plan must be done according to the CBS.

[forcefed]

Originally Posted by KANdaddy

He is saying it is required because they are doing the spark plugs and basically performing a “tune up”. Sounded fishy to me. Here is what they are doing.

That's a lie, download the maintenance pdf from here https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...06&postcount=5 coolant falls under long term rated fluids, typical dealer shenanigans. If it was mandatory it would be in the free maintenance plan.

[86zccrx]

Originally Posted by KANdaddy

Wonder what they will say if I refuse the flush.

The only bad thing I have seen is they may document it in a way that shows up on the carfax which sucks when you go to sell it.

[Alpine300zhp]

Originally Posted by forcefed

That's a lie, download the maintenance pdf from here https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...06&postcount=5 coolant falls under long term rated fluids, typical dealer shenanigans. If it was mandatory it would be in the free maintenance plan.

Excellent find!

[TopJimmy]

Point that man to the word RECOMMENDS on Line 2 and nicely decline that item.

If they push the issue then ask the service manager why they are requiring a “dealer recommended” service when BMW doesn’t.

[Alpine300zhp]

Originally Posted by TopJimmy

Point that man to the word RECOMMENDS on Line 2 and nicely decline that item.

If they push the issue then ask the service manager why they are requiring a “dealer recommended” service when BMW doesn’t.

All of us saw that. But OP is saying that the SA verbally said it’s required. He just needed outside feedback that the SA was lying.

[KANdaddy]

Originally Posted by Alpine300zhp

All of us saw that. But OP is saying that the SA verbally said it’s required. He just needed outside feedback that the SA was lying.

Exactly.

[SwankPeRFection]

Look, it’s recommended and that service is now on sale too, so you’re getting a great deal. 😂

[KANdaddy]

Originally Posted by SwankPeRFection

Look, it’s recommended and that service is now on sale too, so you’re getting a great deal. 😂

Haha. Was able to decline the flush. My car does feel a tad peppier with new spark plugs tho