Maintenance Spa Day for my M3

Duck Sauce · 08-14-2021, 09:35 AM

Since my dealer refused my 3rd maintenance (citing illegal window tint so they couldn't inspect it and charge pipes) I'm on to doing my own 3rd oil change. I'm at 14k miles today on it and I'd like to spend the day knocking some things off my list:
-Oil Change
-Spark Plugs
-Brake Fluid flush

Install: Turner MS catch can, MST intake and BootMod3

Maintenance wise, I'm good with using OE fluids, how much of what do I need for the brake fluid? I've seen a lot of posts recommending NGK plugs so I figure i can get those and an oil change kit from FCP?

Input is appreaciated.
-Chris

TopJimmy · 08-14-2021, 09:50 AM

Buy your parts and oil from FCP Euro and pay with PayPal. This way you get lifetime replacement from FCP, and PP will refund your shipping fees. For under $200 your car is covered basically forever.

Fat Goose · 08-14-2021, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TopJimmy

Buy your parts and oil from FCP Euro and pay with PayPal. This way you get lifetime replacement from FCP, and PP will refund your shipping fees. For under $200 your car is covered basically forever.

How does PayPal cover the shipping fees?

TractionControlDelete · 08-14-2021, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Duck Sauce

Since my dealer refused my 3rd maintenance (citing illegal window tint so they couldn't inspect it and charge pipes) I'm on to doing my own 3rd oil change. I'm at 14k miles today on it and I'd like to spend the day knocking some things off my list:
-Oil Change
-Spark Plugs
-Brake Fluid flush

Install: Turner MS catch can, MST intake and BootMod3

Maintenance wise, I'm good with using OE fluids, how much of what do I need for the brake fluid? I've seen a lot of posts recommending NGK plugs so I figure i can get those and an oil change kit from FCP?

Input is appreaciated.
-Chris

They refused service because of TINTS?? Am I misunderstanding something? 🤯

horsepower_and_hounds · 08-15-2021, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TopJimmy

Buy your parts and oil from FCP Euro and pay with PayPal. PP will refund your shipping fees.

Please explain

TopJimmy · 08-15-2021, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by horsepower_and_hounds

Quote:

Originally Posted by TopJimmy

Buy your parts and oil from FCP Euro and pay with PayPal. PP will refund your shipping fees.

Please explain

Most of us know FCP Euro offers the "replacement program". You buy your parts/oil/etc the first time (make an account). When you need a replacement buy it again from FCP and send back the old part in the new part container to get your refund. FCP Euro accepts PayPal for payment.

Not widely known is that PayPal will refund up-to-$30 in return shipping costs several times a year, as long as you signed up first, and bought the item through PayPal. Snap a pic of your FedEx/UPS receipt and upload it, submit for refund.

I buy all disposable parts there, including spark plugs, turbo and DP gaskets, and now my oils.

https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/returns

bvrider1 · 08-15-2021, 09:56 AM

PM me your Venmo

I am buying you a beer for this tip.

Thank you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TopJimmy

Most of us know FCP Euro offers the "replacement program". You buy your parts/oil/etc the first time (make an account). When you need a replacement buy it again from FCP and send back the old part in the new part container to get your refund. FCP Euro accepts PayPal for payment.

Not widely known is that PayPal will refund up-to-$30 in return shipping costs several times a year, as long as you signed up first, and bought the item through PayPal. Snap a pic of your FedEx/UPS receipt and upload it, submit for refund.

I buy all disposable parts there, including spark plugs, turbo and DP gaskets, and now my oils.

https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/returns

TopJimmy · 08-15-2021, 11:32 AM

pay it forward

Duck Sauce · 08-15-2021, 06:10 PM

Which brake fluid and which plugs should I get since I'm planning a stage 1 w/93 tune?

icegrill · 08-15-2021, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Duck Sauce

Which brake fluid and which plugs should I get since I'm planning a stage 1 w/93 tune?

Brake fluid your choice, can't go wrong with oem and ngk one step colder plugs. Liquimoly 5w/40 oil.

Duck Sauce · 08-15-2021, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by F82KPowers

They refused service because of TINTS?? Am I misunderstanding something? 🤯

In NH it's illegal to tint to the left/right of the driver. Whatever......I have no issues getting stickers anywhere else and its for temp more thank look.

Either way, I was in for a run through as my warranty was running out anyways, when the dealer foreman came and looked he ran his mouth about clearly modding the vehicle thus they wouldn't honor the warranty.

I don't care, I know if I'm going to mod its on my dime but this is why I avoid dealers at all costs.

08-14-2021, 09:35 AM	#1
Duck Sauce Private First Class 89 Rep 165 Posts Drives: 2018 Grigio Telesto M3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NH iTrader: (2)	Maintenance Spa Day for my M3 Since my dealer refused my 3rd maintenance (citing illegal window tint so they couldn't inspect it and charge pipes) I'm on to doing my own 3rd oil change. I'm at 14k miles today on it and I'd like to spend the day knocking some things off my list: -Oil Change -Spark Plugs -Brake Fluid flush Install: Turner MS catch can, MST intake and BootMod3 Maintenance wise, I'm good with using OE fluids, how much of what do I need for the brake fluid? I've seen a lot of posts recommending NGK plugs so I figure i can get those and an oil change kit from FCP? Input is appreaciated. -Chris
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