07-10-2023, 07:20 AM | #1 |
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First time posting on here! Just hit 80k miles on my 2017 X3. My vehicle car check light came on, so I brought her into the dealer and they recommended all of the following services: Engine Ground Cable (corroded) - $530 Thrust Arm Bushings (cracked/work) - $1300 Spark Plugs - $500 Engine Air Filter - $160 Micro Filter - $172 Coolant Service - $250 Front/Rear Differential Service - $500 Transfer Case Fluid - $350 Oil Change - $99 Seems like a lot of issues all at once, and a rather hefty sum? The car is running smoothly and wouldn't have noticed any of these issues if I hadn't brought the car in for a checkup. Any advice here? Last edited by erick330; 07-10-2023 at 07:25 AM.. |
07-10-2023, 08:12 AM | #2 |
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I would go to an independent shop.
Also I JUST paid $62 for the microfilter installed 3 days ago at a dealer (I have the unlimited oil changes deal) Engine Ground Cable (corroded) - $530 ---- Can't say, seems questionable. Thrust Arm Bushings (cracked/work) - $1300 -- get it quoted at an INDY Spark Plugs - $500 --- If you've never changed plugs do this ASAP. DIY isn't too bad but the job is NOT worth $500. Engine Air Filter - $160 --- DIY for much less Micro Filter - $172 --- DIY for much less Coolant Service - $250 -- Probably good to do it, pricing seems high but not super familiar with costs Front/Rear Differential Service - $500 -- Probably good to do if you plan on keeping the car, again look at INDY shop Transfer Case Fluid - $350 -- Probably good to do if you plan on keeping the car, again look at INDY shop Oil Change - $99 -- Good price |
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07-10-2023, 09:35 AM | #3 |
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I’ve done all of these on our X3 35i and would recommend a DIY approach with parts through FCP Euro as they are lifetime warranties, to include oil and filters. For the transfer case service you will need a service tool to reset it after the fluid change and I would recommend ISTA that you can download.
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Engine Ground Cable (corroded) - If you have no issues/lights, don't bother fixing it unless you care for cosmetics. It can "potentially" be an issue in the future, but if it is, you replace it then. Thrust Arm Bushings (cracked/work) - You should do this. Go to an independent mechanic however. Spark Plugs - You don't need this if service was done at 50K. Check service records cause usually under leases/free warranty fixup time, the dealer does this free at approximately 50K. Engine Air Filter - Independent Mechanic Micro Filter - Independent Mechanic Coolant Service - Postpone, no need until around 130K miles. Front/Rear Differential Service - Do the Front. You can skip the rears until 100K, or you can do both, but it costs more. Up to you. Transfer Case Fluid - Independent Mechanic. Oil Change - Independent Mechanic If you get a good independent mechanic, your bill will easily be less. However, if you need a loaner car, fancy coffee and metal bottle waters, then the prices you posted are justified. |
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07-10-2023, 11:29 PM | #7 |
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You don't even say which engine you have. But these prices are mostly just stupid. I just did spark plugs on a BMW V8 myself for $56. They want almost 10 times that for either 4 or 6 plugs? $160 to swap a $20 engine air filter that takes 10 minutes? If you are at their mercy, then just pay it.
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