[Frupal]

I was in the neighborhood of my local dealer yesterday and I stopped by to inquire how much it would cost to have them change out my brake fluid (due January 2021). They said $240 for the brake fluid swap, $160 for an oil change and $680(!) to replace the plugs. They didn’t mention the coils, but at that price, I assume they are to be replaced as well. But perhaps not.

I asked why and they said that plug replacement is triggered by BMW at the 6th oil change. My car is a 2016 640 GC at about 46k miles and will probably be around 47k in January. She runs flawlessly.

Is 50k a good time to change out the plugs? I had read 100k, but I’m not so sure about that! I’ve found OEM plug/coil kits for $250 or less and am confident that I can change them myself.

As far as the brake fluid thing, I have an Indy mechanic who quoted me $100 for the fluid change and another $100 for the oil/filter change.