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Well I have an '02 4.6is and I flipped the coin and decided to have mine flushed at 50k. I also use synth engine oil and change it every 3k to 5k (dealer reccomends to change every 10k to 15k). If the dealer was paying my service and repair bills then I would follow their advice. If its flushed and filled by someone who knows what they are doing it should not be a problem. I have always been proactive in the maintenance of my vehicles and if something is "going" I will replace it without question...my father on the other hand is sometimes penny wise, pound foolish, and he often waits until his dash is lit up like a Christmas tree before he takes his car in for service or repair. I don't believe there is a right or wrong...but one way or another you always pay in the end.
By the way I have never taken my car to a dealer for service...I have a private mechanic who I trust and respect (VAC Motorsports), to the point where if I suggest something and he feels it does not need to be done he will tell me straight. Most dealers now adays (and I have friends that work at dealers) don't go the extra mile to diagnose and fix problems...Obviously this is just my opinion, but I have always relied upon private mechanics to service all of my rides and in my area Armand Salloum (VAC) and Mike Yaskin (Bavarian Specialties) are both TOP NOTCH nationally respected BMW guys.
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