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My indicator for my rear brakes came on a couple of weeks ago. I called a local BMW dealer, but not my regular dealer, to schedule an appointment. When I called, they asked my name, pulled up my profile, and told me the soonest they had was about a week...
Started by Serenity474 on
, 18 posts
by 13 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at bimmerfest):
I told them that my rear brake indicator was on and asked if the replacement they had was about....
His local dealer claimed the brakes are not covered.
I purchased the extended maintenance and then sold the car to my brother.
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Who does "scheduled maintenance" checkup visits on their cars routinely? I am not talking about timing belts needed to be replaced, or oil changes, tire changes etc. But the scheduled maintenance visits that are recommended by manufacturers based on time...
Started by LH on
, 44 posts
by 36 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at bogleheads):
When I was getting out, a sales guy caught up to me and said, that this scheduled maintenance....
They charged me $500 for the maintenance for a one year old car.
New car, I went to the dealer to do the first scheduled maintenance.
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I just wanted to get a sense of what people here do in terms of maintaining their cars. I truly believe that good maintenance is they key to long term usability. No surprise there, I think this has proven itself over and over.
Ever since I bought my car...
Started by 8thgensedan on
, 13 posts
by 12 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at driveaccord):
No surprise-to-me car with a warranty, so I let Honda....
I truly believe that good maintenance is they key to long term usability.
No, because it is a rip off.
If you sell the car privately, I hope she/he appreciates it.
Instead of new.
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Hey all,
So I just rolled over 45k the other day and I've been thinking about maintenance as of late. It's an early 2008, so it's now 4 years old and I've only had it less than a year but have put 20 of the 45k miles on it myself.
I've heard that you ...
Started by vcantrell on
, 4 posts
by 4 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at driveaccord):
Brake....
Repeat at next oil change then you should be good to go .
The trans just drain what comes out, and top off .
Coolant is "5" on the maintenance minder (This is in your owners brakes.
Nd - brake fluid is every 3 years.
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I want to make a compilation of pros and cons of different styles of brakes. Please help out and oost pros and cons of Hidraulic Discs, V-B, and Mech Disks.
Started by Garlock on
, 24 posts
by 18 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at mtbr):
Disc brakes are good enough....
Heck, all the rim-brake fanatics should run HS33s, then they could have their rim brakes.
Or you can rehash.
In the BRAKES forum, under disc brake FAQ; the whole subject is covered there.
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Car maintenance when seldom driving?
I've had my car since September, but due to being so busy, I only really drive it for 1/2 an hour a week. My battery recently died (though not due to lack of driving the car, was because I left the boot slightly open...
Started by Luser on
, 10 posts
by 7 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at thestudentroom):
Re: Car maintenance when seldom driving?
Just make sure it reaches operating the handbrake on ....
Re: Car maintenance when seldom driving?
Car will be fine driving it for half hour a week assuming driving it properly.
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My 1998 Honda Civic CX hatchback has just passed 60,000. I would like to to the 60,000-mile maintenance on it and would like some advice. (I thought there was a Car Repair board but I couldn't find it.)
1. The owner's manual has a list. The local dealership...
Started by WendyBG on
, 9 posts
by 1 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at fool):
FWIW, my car....
Hoses, whatever it should be replaced.
Since the car is so old, should any other replacements be made (e.g.
Several were past 150k before we let them go, with no major miles) ...2 .
Changes and eventually brakes and tires.
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To any M3 owners who are interested, I know someone at a dealer who can sell the 2 YR/50K mile maintenance upgrade for $1,695 (THIS IS NOT THE WARRANTY UPGRADE)
Front and Rear Brakes and rotors alone on this car would run you more than that if done at...
Started by 2008bimmerM3 on
, 22 posts
by 14 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at m3post):
I might have to do....
So with the upgrade you'd be covered for maintenance for a total of 6 years up to 100k miles? that is right! And this will work at any dealer? You are buying this maintenance upgrade through a BMW, that is a great deal.
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Could you pls tell me the difference between Disc brakes and Drum brakes? All i know about them is that Disc brakes are better than Drum brakes.... but what's the reason behind it? does it have to do with bmw accessories
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"In less enlightened times...
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at trustmymechanic):
Disc brakes are generally considered down a long incline, disc brakes take longer to lose effectiveness (a condition known as brake fade off the....
And that could stop new car buyers much quicker than any brake system.
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How should I go about cleaning a funnel used for car fluids?
Here's a really stupid car question. After I use a funnel to refill my power steering fluid, how can I clean the funnel so that it's safe to use for other fluids? Do I need to worry about safe...
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at metafilter):
Make sure you clean the funnel with brake cleaner or similar and wipe with a clean rag after before using it to fill your brakes (if appropriate....
Brake fluid, however, must have zero contamination.
Out the funnel with rag/paper is fine.
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