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      04-19-2024, 05:27 AM   #1
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my dealership wanted to use BG brake fluid in my m2

I'm wondering how I should feel about them suggesting BG brake fluid should be better than the OEM fluid BMW offers .
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      04-19-2024, 07:05 AM   #2
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I'm wondering how I should feel about them suggesting BG brake fluid should be better than the OEM fluid BMW offers .
A dealer claiming BG brake fluid is better than BMW fluid prompts the question on what basis is this dealer able to make this claim? Where is the test data?

It is possible BG makes and bottles or puts into bulk containers the BMW labeled brake fluid.

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https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...yABEgJLRfD_BwE

On the label it is stated the fluid is made in Germany.
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I'm wondering how I should feel about them suggesting BG brake fluid should be better than the OEM fluid BMW offers .

What are they doing with brake fluid on a new car?
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      04-19-2024, 03:55 PM   #4
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I should of mentioned I have eight days in at the road course and I want the m mechanic to do the first fluid change for me. I hate having all the left over brake fluid hanging around my garage as well when I do my own work.
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When I was there today picking up my wheelset they installed new cup 2 tires on, I informed my service manager we should just keep it all BMW brand fluids and I will be happy. He agreed.
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When I was there today picking up my wheelset they installed new cup 2 tires on, I informed my service manager we should just keep it all BMW brand fluids and I will be happy. He agreed.
He agreed...and took the car to the service area where they used BG brake fluid anyway.
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      04-20-2024, 04:06 AM   #7
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LOL , that is probably the truth.
IN defense of the establishment I mentioned they are doing their best to take care of me. They know I am tracking my car, and they also know nothing about that hobby.
So, I believe they were just looking for a fluid to offer that may be rated higher than BMW, they said it had a 60 degree higher rating.
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