I had some routine maintenance done at a BMW dealership and was told that I should replace my spark plugs soon because the OEM plugs have been in service almost 6 years. However, I only have 20,000 miles on those plugs. The SA claims that plugs deteriorate with time, not just mileage.
I have never heard that. Anyone know if that's true? He quoted a price of about $800 for plug and engine air filter replacement.
So 800$ for spark plugs and engine filter?! Dude... Get your car the hell out of there !! Find an Indy that won't rip you off. Also, If you are tuned 20-30k miles interval is perfect for plugs.
I had some routine maintenance done at a BMW dealership and was told that I should replace my spark plugs soon because the OEM plugs have been in service almost 6 years. However, I only have 20,000 miles on those plugs. The SA claims that plugs deteriorate with time, not just mileage.
I have never heard that. Anyone know if that's true? He quoted a price of about $800 for plug and engine air filter replacement.
I paid $300 for indy to replace my plugs at 45,000. These guys are right, leave the dealership immediately and look for a reputable independent shop in your area.
I don't know where you guys find these "rip off" dealerships. I know this is America and shops can charge what ever they want but the prices that these predatory shops charge are criminal. My dealership changed my spark plugs at 44.5k miles and charged me $295 plus tax ($313 total) for plugs. They changed my cabin air filter at the same time and only charged me for the part as they had to remove it to change the plugs anyway. Oh yes, I got a loaner for the day.
Seconded on diy. This one is just involved enough to take pride in your accomplishment, but not so involved that you'd ever get confused or mess something up.
$800 is bizarre.
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