what is a better idea? diy or pay???
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actually... the tune up's generally consiste of
fluid changes, plugs, wires, etc.... if there were any codes thrown... then yes you would read them and address them at that point... why not go to an autozone and have them read the stored codes... and address them yourself?
While we are at it... why not post what services are to be completed for the 5-600 dollars...
I'll be willing to bet that they are going to be performing an inspection I or more than likely and Inspection II
1 - you can change the brake fluid by working a can or two through the existing system with a little help
2 - Change the Coolant
3 - Change the oil
4 - check the differential for leaks... or change that too
5 - change the spark plugs
6 - check the coil packs... or change them out, or just the wires
7 - address any code issues
Again... these ARE tune up items... If there is a code stored, fix it... don't need expensive machinery for that...
If you are talking about re-programming the DME for fuel, etc... then YES that is expensive... but not a tune up per se... that is a software upgrade
comrade1 - what services are they performing for you here?
fluid changes, plugs, wires, etc.... if there were any codes thrown... then yes you would read them and address them at that point... why not go to an autozone and have them read the stored codes... and address them yourself?
While we are at it... why not post what services are to be completed for the 5-600 dollars...
I'll be willing to bet that they are going to be performing an inspection I or more than likely and Inspection II
1 - you can change the brake fluid by working a can or two through the existing system with a little help
2 - Change the Coolant
3 - Change the oil
4 - check the differential for leaks... or change that too
5 - change the spark plugs
6 - check the coil packs... or change them out, or just the wires
7 - address any code issues
Again... these ARE tune up items... If there is a code stored, fix it... don't need expensive machinery for that...
If you are talking about re-programming the DME for fuel, etc... then YES that is expensive... but not a tune up per se... that is a software upgrade
comrade1 - what services are they performing for you here?
Oh I agree with you.... just interested in finding out what the quoted tune up is for...
My bet is for an inspection X they are performing... most of which can be a DIY ...even for a novice.... the only "tough" ones are the spark plugs... and that is not that hard
all the others are fluid changes...
At 130k ... might want to think about the wires though
My bet is for an inspection X they are performing... most of which can be a DIY ...even for a novice.... the only "tough" ones are the spark plugs... and that is not that hard
all the others are fluid changes...
At 130k ... might want to think about the wires though
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i will be putting this on the dyno next week... I'll let ya know... without the chip (planning on the upgrade during the dyno) I should be somewhere 280+ at the crank (tak 15% off an that is a reasonable estimate of the RWH ~ 240 at the wheels) ... the chip should get me back to 250...255 at the Rear wheels...
depending on the shop... sounds like and inspection 2... MOST of this can be a DIY...
most of this is check for leaks, check fluids, replace fluids, replace air filters, etc (like described in earlier posts) - MOST of this can be accomplished by a novice mechanic with access to a decent set of tools (torque wrench , jacks, stands, slider, left handed monkey wrenches, etc)
For a tune up specifically... change plugs, filters, change fluid systems (brake, coolant, oil, check differential or change if applicable) etc
You can spend 1-200 on the parts, buy some decent tools for 1-200 and have those tools to do it again in the future (oil, plugs, etc)
Pull the wheels, check brake pad thickness, etc good tools to have in a box IMHO
Imagine doing a FULL brake swap for about 300 for all NEW parts, etc... If you have a freind who has done SOME of these things before... buy them some beer (after the work) and make an afternoon out of iT
most of this is check for leaks, check fluids, replace fluids, replace air filters, etc (like described in earlier posts) - MOST of this can be accomplished by a novice mechanic with access to a decent set of tools (torque wrench , jacks, stands, slider, left handed monkey wrenches, etc)
For a tune up specifically... change plugs, filters, change fluid systems (brake, coolant, oil, check differential or change if applicable) etc
You can spend 1-200 on the parts, buy some decent tools for 1-200 and have those tools to do it again in the future (oil, plugs, etc)
Pull the wheels, check brake pad thickness, etc good tools to have in a box IMHO
Imagine doing a FULL brake swap for about 300 for all NEW parts, etc... If you have a freind who has done SOME of these things before... buy them some beer (after the work) and make an afternoon out of iT
Some info for you:
http://www.circlebmw.com/service/main/97e36.htm
Hope this gives you an idea what they look at. Most is just check and go.
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http://www.circlebmw.com/service/main/97e36.htm
Hope this gives you an idea what they look at. Most is just check and go.