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BMW Scheduled Maintenance

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BMW Scheduled Maintenance Procedures

  • Inspect Brake pads & discs
  • Inspect Catalytic converter & shielding
  • Inspect Cooling system
  • Inspect Engine drive belts
  • Inspect Exhaust pipe & muffler
  • Inspect Fluids
  • Inspect Fuel, vapor lines & fuel cap
  • Inspect OBD system for codes
  • Inspect Parking brake system
  • Inspect Power steering system
  • Inspect Rear axle fluid
  • Inspect Steering & suspension
  • Inspect Throttle linkage
  • Inspect Transmission fluid/oil
  • Inspect Wheel centering hubs
  • Inspect/Reset Maintenance Indicators
  • Replace Air filter
  • Replace Cabin air filter
  • Replace Engine oil & filter
  • Replace Fuel filter
  • Replace Spark plugs

BMW Maintenance Procedures - Common Additional Services

BMW Air Filter Replacement

The air filter accumulates dust and debris and should be replaced to protect the engine and maximize fuel economy. For optimal engine performance and longevity, replace every 1 year or 15,000 miles.

BMW Automatic Transmission Fluid Change

Automatic transmission fluid becomes heat fatigued and accumulates moisture over time which can lead to automatic transmission damage if not serviced regularly. It should be replaced every 2 years or 30,000 miles.

BMW Automatic Transmission Fluid/Filter Change

Automatic transmission fluid becomes heat fatigued and accumulates moisture over time which can lead to automatic transmission damage if not serviced regularly. The filter should be replaced at this time a well. This service should be performed every 2 years or 30,000 miles.

BMW Brake Fluid Replacement/Flush

Brake fluid accumulates moisture and contamination from component wear over time and unless replaced every 30,000 miles or 2 years, can cause brake system damage.

BMW Coolant Replacement/Flush

Engine coolant breaks down, gets rusty and becomes contaminated with debris from component wear over time and can cause engine or cooling system damage if not replaced every 2 years or 30,0000 miles.

BMW Differential Fluid Replacement - Front

Differential fluid breaks down and becomes contaminated with moisture over time and can lead to differential damage from a lack of proper lubrication. It should be replaced every 2 years or 30,000 miles.

BMW Differential Fluid Replacement - Rear

Differential fluid breaks down and becomes contaminated with moisture over time and can lead to differential damage from a lack of proper lubrication. It should be replaced every 2 years or 30,000 miles.

BMW Drive Belt(s) Replacement

Drive belts crack and become glazed over time and can squeak or even break. They should be replaced every 45,000 miles.

BMW Fuel Filter Change

The Fuel Filter becomes restricted as it accumulates debris from filtering the fuel which, can lead to perfomance problems and early fuel pump failure. It should be replaced every 2 years or 30,000 miles in vehicles where it is replaceable.

BMW Manual Transmission Fluid Change

The Manual Transmission fluid breaks down and becomes contaminated with moisture over time and can lead to transmission damage from a lack of proper lubrication. It should be replaced every 2 years or 30,000 miles.

BMW Rotate Tires

It is important to rotate the tires from front to rear every 5000-7500 miles so that they wear evenly. This may not be possible on some vehicles because of directional tread design or rim size differences.

BMW Spark Plug Replacement

Spark Plug terminals wear down over time and can lead to engine misfires and increased exhaust emissions. Replace according to the vehicle manufacturers recommended replacement interval.

BMW Scheduled Maintenance Parts

The air filter prevents harmful dirt and debris from entering the engine.
The cabin air filter prevents dirt, pollen, and other debris from entering the passenger compartment through the climate control system. Because the filter reduces dust and particles in the cabin, it also increases the reliability of various electronic components (e.g. relays, switches, and senso...
Engine oil provides lubrication for—and conducts heat away from—internal engine components. Currently, there is a wide selection among brands, oil composition, and weights of motor oil. Check your vehicle's requirements—the wrong motor oil can damage the engine.
The fuel filter removes dirt and debris from the fuel system, preventing damage to the fuel pump, fuel injectors, and the fuel pressure regulator. Many vehicles also use a screen- or "sock"-type filter in the fuel tank. Any restriction at this or the main fuel filter location can cause performan...
The drain plug gasket prevents oil leaks from the drain plug. The screw-in drain plug is a simple design that includes a "soft" washer-like gasket situated between the oil pan and oil drain plug. This gasket/washer can be made of copper, aluminum, or a fiber composition. The drain plug gasket/was...
The engine oil filter removes harmful deposits from the engine oil before they can be circulated throughout the engine.
Spark plugs are part of the vehicle's ignition system; they contain two electrodes across which electricity jumps to produce a spark that ignites the gas in the engine. The energy caused by the combustion is converted into energy used to power the wheels.

BMW Scheduled Maintenance Questions and Answers

Is this maintenance record normal or is it a lemon?
2001 BMW 530i, Anonymous, Walnut Creek, CA
2001 BMW 530i

I am about to buy a 2001 BMW 530i for $9,500 with 95,000 miles.

It has been serviced by a BMW main dealer and I just got a copy of the service records from the dealer listing what has been done over the last few years.

The current owner spends between $2,000 and $2,800 on average, on maintenance every year, so far the following work has been done and on these years:

External Temp Senors (2010)
Oil filter housing gasket (2010)
Fan Belts (2010)
Electrical System Final Stage (2010)
Reseal Oil...

Brakes and Rotors (1 answer)
2006 BMW 530xi, Johanna, Basking Ridge, NJ
2006 BMW 530xi

Is it custom to replace rotors and brakes on bmws no matter what?

What is the most amount of miles ever put on a BMW? (1 answer)
2001 BMW 325i, Anonymous, Sparkman, AR
2001 BMW 325i

I was looking to purchase a 2001 BMw but it has a lot of miles on it .

Routine Maintenance
2006 BMW 325i, JaniceMoreno, Ponce, PR
2006 BMW 325i

What is the required maintenance after 80,000 miles for a 2006 325?

maintenance light (1 answer)
2005 BMW 745i, moh, Needham Heights, MA
2005 BMW 745i

how to reset engine maintenance light

How Often Should Water Pumps / ThermostatsBe Changed (1 answer)
1999 BMW 328i, smbmw7, Santa Monica, CA
1999 BMW 328i

I am concerned that if the water pump and/or thermostat fails then my family or I could be stuff at a inconvenient time / place. This there a guideline when these items should be replaced (year and/or milage) to be prudent. This car is going on its 12th year and we plan to keep it for the foreseeable future.
Thanks

when do you replace spark plug on this car (1 answer)
2002 BMW 530i, j.b., Des Moines, IA
2002 BMW 530i

i am having problems with miss frie and starting

INSPECTION light comes on at start up (1 answer)
2002 BMW 330i, fideo, Plano, TX
2002 BMW 330i

In the lower part of the speedometer, there several indicators, for example the Trip (miles indicator). In the same area, there is a light indicator "INSPECTION" that comes up when the car gets started. It stays for a few seconds and it goes away.
The car has about 57,000 miles.

Does it need an oil change?

Please let me know.

RC

DIY-Reset Maintance Indicators (1 answer)
2004 BMW 745i, 745i, Cincinnati, OH
2004 BMW 745i

How? Where do you buy the tool ?

Reset brake repair (2 answers)
2004 BMW 745i, 745i, Cincinnati, OH
2004 BMW 745i

replaced pads. how do it get the idiot message to go away ?

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