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Old 01-11-2011 | 01:21 PM
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Default First maint out of warrenty..ouch!

Hi Guys, New here looking for some advice. I have a 07 S. Just got back from Mini. $409.00 for what looks to be an oil change. Plus, they flushed the brake system, changed interior filter and wiper blades. Is there any reason I cant preform these services my self. I'm very mechanical and could probably rebuild the thing If I needed to. But then how do I adderess the computer (key fob). Looking at parts on-line and I could do what they did for less than $100. Any insight would be greatly appreciated
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Jeff
 

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Old 01-11-2011 | 05:20 PM
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Yes you can easily do it the oil change can be done for $40 in parts same with the fluid flush , the wipers refills are $15
Yes the service can't be reset without a computer the 06s and earlier can be reset thru the odometer I've heard some dealers will reset for free and others for $20
 
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