Just hit 10k, time for scheduled maintenance?

noein · 08-19-2014, 09:31 PM

Hey guys, I just hit 10k miles on my 2014 3 series. Were we supposed to get the scheduled maintenance at 10k or 15k? What's the process like? Just go to any local BMW dealer and make an appointment? First time owning a BMW just looking for advice lol.

tunjik · 08-19-2014, 09:46 PM

The car will tell you when it is time for service. When you first start the car there should be a miles to next service and an expected date. You can also check on the iDrive menu under service.

I call the service department, they ask if I want a loaner, there is always a 6 hour computer update that is needed to be completed so I take the loaner and I am out of there within 10 min. Pick-up is just as fast.

Dan_335i · 08-19-2014, 10:43 PM

My car is telling me to change theboil in about 5000km. I currently have 13000km on the odo. No oil change yet when i first purchased car.

Tim@codemybimmer · 08-19-2014, 10:53 PM

The general rule of thumb, least in Canada, for the No-Charge Maintenance to apply is either when the Service Indicator tells you when it's due, depending on your software between 15-20K km or once a year.

I've got one oil change done so far, at the one year mark.

noein · 08-19-2014, 11:10 PM

thanks alot! I'll keep that in mind and just wait for the service indicator to tell me

Mobster1983 · 08-20-2014, 01:59 AM

I just did the same. The dealer here was very adamant about asking if the service indicator was on. I have had my car since December 2013, 8 months, so they were surprised it came on so early. They will not do the scheduled maintenance if it is not.

One disappointment for me was they would not replace my wipers when they did the maintenance. They said that has to wait one year. I understand that is BMW "policy" but every other dealer I have had in use past would just do it when I brought it in for annual service, even a few months early. Since my drivers side wiper is already a little worn out, that was a bit of an annoyance.

munch520 · 08-20-2014, 05:02 AM

10k is what my 328 is set at

TheHitchhiker · 08-20-2014, 09:48 AM

MY2014 is set to 10k, older models are set at 15k. However, your dealer may allow you to do it earlier. Make sure to make an appointment so they provide you with a loaner.

mdchaser · 08-20-2014, 12:14 PM

My dealer said when the light goes off or once a year... I do my own intermediate oil change and have them do theirs when it's due.

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noein Private 3 Rep 59 Posts Drives: bicycle Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: OC iTrader: (0)	Just hit 10k, time for scheduled maintenance? Hey guys, I just hit 10k miles on my 2014 3 series. Were we supposed to get the scheduled maintenance at 10k or 15k? What's the process like? Just go to any local BMW dealer and make an appointment? First time owning a BMW just looking for advice lol.
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tunjik Enlisted Member 12 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW 540i xDrive Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW 540i xDrive [0.00]	The car will tell you when it is time for service. When you first start the car there should be a miles to next service and an expected date. You can also check on the iDrive menu under service. I call the service department, they ask if I want a loaner, there is always a 6 hour computer update that is needed to be completed so I take the loaner and I am out of there within 10 min. Pick-up is just as fast.
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Dan_335i Captain 102 Rep 936 Posts Drives: 2014 335i EBII MSport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	My car is telling me to change theboil in about 5000km. I currently have 13000km on the odo. No oil change yet when i first purchased car.
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Tim@codemybimmer BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 567 Rep 987 Posts Drives: 2022 X4 M Competition F98 LCI Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2022 BMW X4 M Compe ... [0.00] 2015 BMW X3 xDrive2 ... [0.00]	The general rule of thumb, least in Canada, for the No-Charge Maintenance to apply is either when the Service Indicator tells you when it's due, depending on your software between 15-20K km or once a year. I've got one oil change done so far, at the one year mark.
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noein Private 3 Rep 59 Posts Drives: bicycle Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: OC iTrader: (0)	thanks alot! I'll keep that in mind and just wait for the service indicator to tell me
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Mobster1983 Lieutenant 42 Rep 503 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (0)	I just did the same. The dealer here was very adamant about asking if the service indicator was on. I have had my car since December 2013, 8 months, so they were surprised it came on so early. They will not do the scheduled maintenance if it is not. One disappointment for me was they would not replace my wipers when they did the maintenance. They said that has to wait one year. I understand that is BMW "policy" but every other dealer I have had in use past would just do it when I brought it in for annual service, even a few months early. Since my drivers side wiper is already a little worn out, that was a bit of an annoyance.
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munch520 First Lieutenant 16 Rep 337 Posts Drives: '14 328i M Sport Join Date: May 2014 Location: OHIO iTrader: (0)	10k is what my 328 is set at __________________ 2014 M Sport //OEM+//
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TheHitchhiker Second Lieutenant 35 Rep 214 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X5 50i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	MY2014 is set to 10k, older models are set at 15k. However, your dealer may allow you to do it earlier. Make sure to make an appointment so they provide you with a loaner. __________________ Current: 2019 G05 x5 50i M-Sport Past: 2016 F10 550i M-Sport ~ 2015 F83 M4 Convertible ~ 2013 F30 335i M-Sport ~ 2006 E85 Z4 30i
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mdchaser New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	My dealer said when the light goes off or once a year... I do my own intermediate oil change and have them do theirs when it's due. __________________ 2012 BMW 328i Sport 2011 Corvette Grand Sport 1997 Ford F150, Teal, ugly but it hauls well
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