Is following the manufacturer's "Scheduled Maintenance" intervals good enough?
The short answer is that it is not!
The folks at Bavarian Autosport (a well known internet BMW aftermarket supplier) sum it up quite clearly. Their explanation explains why BMW has such extended service intervals. This article was written in 2008. It now holds true for not only European brands, but Asian and domestic as well.
Here’s what they had to say:
“Over the years, we have seen some horrific problems – blown engines, seized transmissions, broken axles...
Sadly, most of these nightmares could have been easily avoided with proper preventive maintenance. We created this schedule to help you avoid the same fate. Why don’t we use BMW’s maintenance schedule?
Two reasons:
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BMW’s schedules are designed to reduce costs, both BMW’s costs (they now pay for initial maintenance) and the all-important “cost of ownership” that JD Power, etc., use to help shoppers decide which car to buy.
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This makes sense for BMW: their goal is to sell cars.
Our goal is to keep the Bimmers we already own in top condition, mile after mile, year after year.
After more than 30 years of helping hundreds of thousands of people replace parts that have failed on their BMWs, we know very well which parts on which chassis are prone to failure, and at what intervals. We’re not talking door gaskets here – we’re talking timing belts, water pumps... things that, when they do fail, can cause real damage to your BMW, not to mention your wallet.”
So, if you plan to keep your vehicle for several years and want to reduce your chances of a major mechanical repair. Let us help you put together a maintenance schedule for your vehicle that will help to keep your vehicle in tip top condition.
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