Do you need 1200 miles for break in service?

Benfmd · 09-29-2014, 10:16 AM

Can I bring my new M3 in for the break in service at 900-1000 miles instead of the recommended 1200 miles?

I am planning a long trip and may not be up to 1200 miles before I leave.

PhillyF80 · 09-29-2014, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Benfmd

Can I bring my new M3 in for the break in service at 900-1000 miles instead of the recommended 1200 miles?

I am planning a long trip and may not be up to 1200 miles before I leave.

I had 1008 miles at drop off in Europe and when I took re-delivery the 1200 mile service was completed.

stressdoc · 09-29-2014, 11:38 AM

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I had 1008 miles at drop off in Europe and when I took re-delivery the 1200 mile service was completed.

Was it done at VPC or by dealer? (he says wondering if that is holding up delivery...)

PhillyF80 · 09-29-2014, 12:24 PM

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Was it done at VPC or by dealer? (he says wondering if that is holding up delivery...)

It was done by the dealer...

gblansten · 09-29-2014, 12:38 PM

Yes. I got my service done early on my previous '11 M3 and my '14 M5. In neither case did my car spontaneously combust.

Gac101177 · 09-29-2014, 12:46 PM

I will be around 1600 miles next Monday my scheduled service date, i ask my SA if it wouldn't be a problem since it's suppose to be 1200 miles and he said no it was ok, it's this true or it has to be done at 1200 miles? Thanks

KingsleySmith · 09-29-2014, 01:12 PM

I would suggest calling and making sure they have the replaceable drain plug's. Just brought mine in for the 1200 mile service today, having a feeling they would not have them. I was correct, they did not have the one for the oil pan. The crappy part is I was told last week they had them. But the technician confirmed, after I drove 45 miles one way, that they did not have them. Hopefully have them in by tomorrow.

K

motex · 09-29-2014, 02:39 PM

What parts must be replaced under the first 1200 break in service?

M3guy3 · 09-29-2014, 02:41 PM

its manly just a oil change.

motex · 09-29-2014, 02:43 PM

How about drain plugs I have read in a few threads?

Andrew115 · 09-29-2014, 02:44 PM

I was told if the service was not done before 1600mi then BMW would not CPO the car in the future. Not your problem but could hurt more on a trade in the future, I am assuming.

ncM · 09-29-2014, 02:45 PM

On request and before I took delivery after ED, dealer changed mine at about 1100 miles. Service light had not come on yet.

EdR · 09-29-2014, 03:28 PM

I had my break in service done at 1500 miles at Schomp BMW in CO on my cross country drive back to CA from PCD. I emailed the Service Manager and scheduled the service. He said no problem and had all the required parts ready.

KingsleySmith · 09-29-2014, 05:12 PM

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What parts must be replaced under the first 1200 break in service?

Oil pan drain plug and the two differential drain plugs. It appears the oil pan is the main problem as it is unique to the F80/82/83. The diff plugs are common to the M5, my dealer had those in stock. Just not the oil pan plug.

K

jewels · 09-29-2014, 06:37 PM

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What parts must be replaced under the first 1200 break in service?

My understanding is that there is a "KIT" that comes with the appropriate plugs for your particular optioned vehicle.

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KingsleySmith Nous Defions 58 Rep 284 Posts Drives: M4 vert Join Date: May 2014 Location: Savannah, Ga iTrader: (0)	I would suggest calling and making sure they have the replaceable drain plug's. Just brought mine in for the 1200 mile service today, having a feeling they would not have them. I was correct, they did not have the one for the oil pan. The crappy part is I was told last week they had them. But the technician confirmed, after I drove 45 miles one way, that they did not have them. Hopefully have them in by tomorrow. K
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Andrew115 Major 328 Rep 1,450 Posts Drives: Silver Bullet Join Date: May 2013 Location: Charlotte NC iTrader: (0)	I was told if the service was not done before 1600mi then BMW would not CPO the car in the future. Not your problem but could hurt more on a trade in the future, I am assuming.
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ncM Enlisted Member 4 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2007 MZ4 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	On request and before I took delivery after ED, dealer changed mine at about 1100 miles. Service light had not come on yet.
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EdR Private 25 Rep 80 Posts Drives: F80 M3, MW, 6 MT, AMS, Speed Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Lafayette, CA iTrader: (0)	I had my break in service done at 1500 miles at Schomp BMW in CO on my cross country drive back to CA from PCD. I emailed the Service Manager and scheduled the service. He said no problem and had all the required parts ready.
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