M4 - Running in Check?
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Casually browsing the classifieds & noticed in an advert "car has the all important running-in check". I'am guessing this is something important for a future M4 purchase? Can anyone enlighten me? Also, would this have a dealer stamp in the service book to indicate this had been done?
Most if not all genuine M's have required a service at around 1200 miles for some time, certainly the E60 M5 & F10 M5/6 need it.
Divided opinion as to whether anything meaningful gets done, but if you believe the dealers or BMW, the lubricants in the car are of a different viscosity from the factory to aid the running in, so this needs changing at 1200 miles to the regular oil for the specific M car.
Divided opinion as to whether anything meaningful gets done, but if you believe the dealers or BMW, the lubricants in the car are of a different viscosity from the factory to aid the running in, so this needs changing at 1200 miles to the regular oil for the specific M car.
w8pmc said:
Most if not all genuine M's have required a service at around 1200 miles for some time, certainly the E60 M5 & F10 M5/6 need it.
Divided opinion as to whether anything meaningful gets done, but if you believe the dealers or BMW, the lubricants in the car are of a different viscosity from the factory to aid the running in, so this needs changing at 1200 miles to the regular oil for the specific M car.
Thanks. Makes sense. Similar to my last superbike; but interestingly not the same for my new 981 Spyder I had.Divided opinion as to whether anything meaningful gets done, but if you believe the dealers or BMW, the lubricants in the car are of a different viscosity from the factory to aid the running in, so this needs changing at 1200 miles to the regular oil for the specific M car.
The M4 definitely needs the running in service.
Drivetrain warranty is voided without it, according to my dealer.
I was careful to get mine done a couple of weeks ago at just under 1200.
ETA: the service record is digital and can be viewed via the iDrive if you need to check. I suppose it might also be worth checking with BMW to be doubly sure - the dealer code is stated within the digital service record.
Drivetrain warranty is voided without it, according to my dealer.
I was careful to get mine done a couple of weeks ago at just under 1200.
ETA: the service record is digital and can be viewed via the iDrive if you need to check. I suppose it might also be worth checking with BMW to be doubly sure - the dealer code is stated within the digital service record.
Edited by PorkInsider on Wednesday 7th June 20:41
When my M5 engine was replaced it was filled with 10w40. This was then swapped for the correct 10w60 oil at 1200 miles.
I believe there is a 500mile grace period on that service interval.
Its important to have it, especially for residual value. Most people would walk away from a car that hasn't had it.
It would also raise serious questions in my mind, if the first owner couldn't be bothered with the running in service on a very expensive brand new car then they have almost certainly not looked after it.
I believe there is a 500mile grace period on that service interval.
Its important to have it, especially for residual value. Most people would walk away from a car that hasn't had it.
It would also raise serious questions in my mind, if the first owner couldn't be bothered with the running in service on a very expensive brand new car then they have almost certainly not looked after it.
RS250_Steve said:
When my M5 engine was replaced it was filled with 10w40. This was then swapped for the correct 10w60 oil at 1200 miles.
I believe there is a 500mile grace period on that service interval.
Its important to have it, especially for residual value. Most people would walk away from a car that hasn't had it.
It would also raise serious questions in my mind, if the first owner couldn't be bothered with the running in service on a very expensive brand new car then they have almost certainly not looked after it.
Agreed. It's free too isnt it?I believe there is a 500mile grace period on that service interval.
Its important to have it, especially for residual value. Most people would walk away from a car that hasn't had it.
It would also raise serious questions in my mind, if the first owner couldn't be bothered with the running in service on a very expensive brand new car then they have almost certainly not looked after it.
RS250_Steve said:
When my M5 engine was replaced it was filled with 10w40. This was then swapped for the correct 10w60 oil at 1200 miles.
I believe there is a 500mile grace period on that service interval.
Its important to have it, especially for residual value. Most people would walk away from a car that hasn't had it.
It would also raise serious questions in my mind, if the first owner couldn't be bothered with the running in service on a very expensive brand new car then they have almost certainly not looked after it.
Which M5 was this ? the F10 does not use 10-60I believe there is a 500mile grace period on that service interval.
Its important to have it, especially for residual value. Most people would walk away from a car that hasn't had it.
It would also raise serious questions in my mind, if the first owner couldn't be bothered with the running in service on a very expensive brand new car then they have almost certainly not looked after it.
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