R60 Thermostat replacement interval
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Thermostat replacement interval
I have a 2013 CMS All4. Is there a recommended replacement interval for the thermostat? I recently saw the Wheeler Dealers episode in which they flip a 2004 Hardtop MC 40 with ~96K on the odometer. They performed the "100K service", including replacing the thermostat. Is that part of an official 100K service or simply something they thought should be done? When I look for a maintenance schedule for my car, all I find is information about the CBS system.
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On the 2013 the thermostat is part of the housing. Our 2012 failed at 30,000 miles and was covered under warranty. The dealer paid for a rental car for 9 weeks during the part shortage. Here is a picture of the thermostat housing. I replaced one in our prior 2010 Clubman myself and it took a few hours. I have not heard a consistent mileage or time frame to replace it. There is a sensor in it that will create a fault code. Ours did when it failed.
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Thanks, that's what I found on ECS when I searched. A lot of integrated bits on this car: thermostat, fuel filter, PCV. Probably saves the company money but not so much for owners. I guess what I'm asking is at what point it makes sense to replace the thermostat as preventive maintenance. Is there an official recommendation? Is there a wisdom-of-the-forum recommendation?
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