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Originally Posted by cbirk
Hi All,
I have a 2001 4.4 with 90,000 miles.
I've had it for 7,000 miles without an issue (and have no warranty).
I took it into the shop (local indi with reasonable references) for a tune-up, oil change, brake light message and coolant leak. Here is what they found and are quoting:
Oil Change: $111
Tune-up: $563
Front Brakes/rotors: $450
Coolant Leak: $1200 (Valley pan gasket, water pump, thermastat, etc.)
In addition they found two other issues:
Torn Axel $402
Valve Cover Gasket $479
Are these reasonable?
As always, I appreciate the help.
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1)Oil change is reasonable, V8 requires about 9-10 quart w/ oil filter, so cost of material alone is aorund $75 easy (labor is probably 1/2 hour)
2) can't say about tune up until they tell you what you got on that $563
3)If they repalace front rotors(not machine or turn) then it's reasonable, make sure they change pads sensor just cause they are old.
4) I've seen the ste-by-step, to me it's worth it. Do you have to top off coolant like weekly? Try to park incline(front side higher than rear side) overnight and check for puddle of coolant on the ground if yes then maybe it's necessary.
5) Are you talking CVT for both left/right or just one side?
6) I thought #4 covers this as well. Both #4 and #6 are labor intensive the cost of parts is just ridicously low.
Indy shops ussually gives 10-15% off for parts and some labor to BMW CCA member.