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#1
07-31-2003, 04:35 PM
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Tune up rip off??
My brother has a '95 325i and it's about time for a tune up. The local mechanics are going to charge him $800 just to replace:
6 spark plugs Air Filter Fuel Filter Anti Freeze Brake Fluid We arn't mechanics but I'm sure that we can tackle this ourselves. We do know the locations of every part and we have basic car knowledge. Do you guys think we would be better off doing this ourselves instead of paying ther mechanics? It shouldn't be too difficult should it? Opinions needed. 
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#2
07-31-2003, 06:40 PM
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I would say, go for it. This way you will learn about your car and get more connected with it. Plus if you run into trouble you can come here.
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#3
08-01-2003, 10:39 AM
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Service/repair manual - $10
6 spark plugs - $10 and 15 minutes Air filter - $10-$30 and 10 minutes Fuel filter - $5 and 30 minutes Anit-freeze - $10 and 20 minutes Brake fluid - Never done it before but its probably just as easy. Buy $50 in parts and spend the afternoon with your bro and some suds.
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#4
08-01-2003, 10:07 PM
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No way in hell!
There is no way in hell I would pay $800 For a tune up on ANY car, even a Rolls! Even if I could afford it! What a rip off!!!
Tell them to go pound sand where the sun don't shine. They must think we are all fools just because we drive a BMW! If you are out of warranty, find a good local mechanic THAT YOU TRUST, and go with him. Anyone that would pay that is mentally numb! 
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#5
08-01-2003, 10:12 PM
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Please at least change your air filter yourself! I could do that when I was 5 years old.
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#6
08-02-2003, 12:15 AM
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#8
08-03-2003, 06:37 PM
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Too bad you don't live near me, I would only charge 799.00!
 Whatever you do, I would stay with BMW parts. They seem to give the best reliablilty. You can do it all yourself. If you have any questions, just pm me. I'll try and check it from time to time.
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#9
08-03-2003, 10:22 PM
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Just out of curiosity, what do plugs and a filter cost from a dealer? I'm still under warranty and have not had to pay for any yet!
Also, when I'm out of warranty and want to change my own oil, how do I reset the alarm? I sure am glad that we have someone like a REAL tech here on the forum. Thanks.
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#10
08-04-2003, 02:34 AM
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you will need the tool to rest the service reminder light. but if u don't have the tool or don't want to buy one then u could jump the terminl with a wire. the old bmw i think u jump terminal 7 n 9. and the newer one is 7 n 19.
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#11
08-04-2003, 10:18 AM
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The service indicator lights are easy to reset. Don't go buy that $100 tool. All it does is short two wires. For $100. Thats ridiculous. There are several pages online about how to do the reset yourself, just do a google search.
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1992 BMW 325i conv. FOR SALE!! IM me for more info. $6300 /obo 2005 Ducati Monster 620 i.e. 2005 Toyota Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab, TRD Off-Road - FINALLY HERE! Horsepower is 100 ewoks poking you with pointy sticks. Torque is one wookie pulling your arms out of their sockets.
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#14
08-04-2003, 04:14 PM
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Whoa whoa whoa. 100 bucks for Oil? I can get 5 quarts of mobil 1 for $30. And a filter for like $10. And then do the oil change myself in less than an hour. Thats fully synthetic.
Which filter never gets changed? Fuel or air?
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1992 BMW 325i conv. FOR SALE!! IM me for more info. $6300 /obo 2005 Ducati Monster 620 i.e. 2005 Toyota Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab, TRD Off-Road - FINALLY HERE! Horsepower is 100 ewoks poking you with pointy sticks. Torque is one wookie pulling your arms out of their sockets.
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