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      04-06-2021, 08:07 AM   #1
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Walnut blasting in Michigan?

I've looked for places in Michigan that offer this service but I cannot find anywhere. Does anyone here know of a place or related? My 335i just got over 70k miles, and I feel like it needs this service done. It doesn't feel as quick as I see online or read the car reviews when it came out.

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I've looked for places in Michigan that offer this service but I cannot find anywhere. Does anyone here know of a place or related? My 335i just got over 70k miles, and I feel like it needs this service done. It doesn't feel as quick as I see online or read the car reviews when it came out.

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It should be done every 36,000 miles. Look for any small shop that specializes is European Automotive
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I'll look for that, since I was mostly searching for the service itself, thanks.

I did see one that said they can remove carbon buildup, but I think they use seafoam or something similar and I heard that doesn't work.
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I'll look for that, since I was mostly searching for the service itself, thanks.

I did see one that said they can remove carbon buildup, but I think they use seafoam or something similar and I heard that doesn't work.
You can buy your own set up for $200-250 assuming you have a good/ great air compressor
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I don't have the equipment or know how to do it myself sadly
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You can check this website out:

https://www.bimmershops.com/search?q=michigan%20
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I don't have the equipment or know how to do it myself sadly
Can you 🔧 (DIY)?
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I watched the video, but I don't feel like I would be able to do that. But it does help to know what needs to be done exactly. So thank you for linking that video
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I watched the video, but I don't feel like I would be able to do that. But it does help to know what needs to be done exactly. So thank you for linking that video
I'd probably get the intake manifold gaskets, the throttle body gasket & the charge pipe O-ring. Give that to the shop when you take the car in.
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Enhard BMW of Farmington Hills. I had it done 2 years ago for ~$400 or you can try curt2128 on this forum as he is local.
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I'd probably get the intake manifold gaskets, the throttle body gasket & the charge pipe O-ring. Give that to the shop when you take the car in.
That I could probably do, with some help from a video or two lol
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Enhard BMW of Farmington Hills. I had it done 2 years ago for ~$400 or you can try curt2128 on this forum as he is local.
I called them and left a message, thank you!

I also did see Curt's post a few years back, that is what made me create an account and ask on here
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Enhard BMW of Farmington Hills. I had it done 2 years ago for ~$400 or you can try curt2128 on this forum as he is local.
They got back to me. $960 plus tax
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Enhard BMW of Farmington Hills. I had it done 2 years ago for ~$400 or you can try curt2128 on this forum as he is local.
They got back to me. $960 plus tax
Gotta love the stealership
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They got back to me. $960 plus tax
I have heard good things about Steve's Automotive in Waterford
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They got back to me. $960 plus tax
Ouch, looks like the price doubled😡 For this money I would do I it my self.
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Enhard BMW of Farmington Hills. I had it done 2 years ago for ~$400 or you can try curt2128 on this forum as he is local.
They got back to me. $960 plus tax
I have heard good things about Steve's Automotive in Waterford
Try Motorwerks Luxury Vehicle Center in Commerce Township. The owner is super good guy.
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Enhard BMW of Farmington Hills. I had it done 2 years ago for ~$400 or you can try curt2128 on this forum as he is local.
They got back to me. $960 plus tax
Ouch, looks like the price doubled😡 For this money I would do I it my self.
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...iABEgJv8fD_BwE

All you would need is a air compressor that has 5 SCFM at 90PSI or better capability. ($299.00 on sale)
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