Out of warranty service

[Peertjies]

Hi guys. Hope recession is treating everyone well. Speaking of which, since we all don't really have spare cash laying around I was wondering if someone can tell me how difficult it is to do my own service on my e46 318i 2005 model. It has 140 k on the clock and it seems it's time for inspection. I though bout taking it to a local car service centre but after a couple of bad experiences I don't trust any of those anymore. Thank guys, really appreciate the input always.

 

[Dippies]

Where do you reside bud

 

[abmi0000]

Centurion? :fencelook:

 

[Peertjies]

:biglol:
Ja sorry...in centurion!
But if you have places in mind I don't mind a 50 - 100 km radius!

 

[Dippies]

Go to Ross Duncan in Midrand he will not charge you a arm and a leg and his service is Excellent.

I had mine serviced last two weeks ago for 1600. but ended needing to replace my back brakes. so cost me 2700 for all.

Oil service
Back brakes
Polin filter
Brake fluid flush
REsetting of lights and stamped my book.


011 8053219

:thumbs::thumbs:Cant go wrong!

 

[Peertjies]

Tx Man! Does he supply the material or did you buy it from BMW?

 

[Dippies]

No he supplies all OEM parts.

I just went to Midas in centurion to buy Liqui Molly Oil .

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Yes All OEM parts

i went to midas in centurion to buy my own oil Liqui Moly Top Tec 4100 5W40.
for Diesel because of the 320d. don't know what you use, but he will advise u


:thumbs:

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BTW you will feel right at home when you c all that BMW's standing outside...:rollsmile::rollsmile:

 

[Peertjies]

raise: Thanx man! I really had a couple of close calls with some other dodgy mechanics. Glad to hear there are still some decent people out there.
Will definitely give him a call. Can't hardly wait to get my baby smooth and sailing again!
:joy:

 

[unikbarna]

Go to Ross Duncan in Midrand he will not charge you a arm and a leg and his service is Excellent.

I had mine serviced last two weeks ago for 1600. but ended needing to replace my back brakes. so cost me 2700 for all.

Oil service
Back brakes
Polin filter
Brake fluid flush
REsetting of lights and stamped my book.


011 8053219

:thumbs::thumbs:Cant go wrong!

Ross :thumbs:

He always does mine.....

 

[Douglas]

I serviced my E60 530i at Tunetech and was happy

 

[Peertjies]

Just made my booking for the 7th! Got a quote of R2166 all parts included. :rollsmile:
I was also thinking of taking my own oil with. Just not sure what would be best for the 318i 2005. You guys have any idea? Just want good stuff cause the service intervals seems wide apart.

 

[Dippies]

You can speak to mini mike regarding the best oil for your car:thumbs:

 

[Peertjies]

huh...who's mini mike?:flyfun:

 

[Dippies]

This is some of the threads i could find on the forum You will c Minimikes forum name click on it and pm the oke. He will advise you on the best oil to use.


www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=33272&action...www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=31843www.bmwfanatics.co.za/archive/index.php?thread-33272.htmlwww.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=26611
www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?pid=399455
www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=33272

 

[Peertjies]

TX Dippies!
BTW...It made for a great read!

 

[Dippies]

I know the guys sometimes go at one another but hey we all learn something in the process.


Like i suggest. PM minimike and ask. :thumbs:

Glad i could help is some way.