Services / Scheduled maintenance
BMW ENGINE OIL SERVICE
- Change engine oil and filter while engine is at operating temperature. On M3 use only Castrol TWS Motorsport SAE 10W-60 Synthetic oil, or Castrol Formula RS 10W-60 Synthetic oil, BMW p/n 07 51 0 009 420. ( M3 only! )
- Change engine oil and filter while engine is at operating temperature. BMW recommends BMW Long Life High Performance Synthetic oil P/N 07 51 0 017 866 or equivalent
- Replace micro filters. Note : Reduce replacement interval in dusty operating conditions.
- Check overall thickness of front and rear disc brake pads using special tool. Examine brake disc surfaces.
Clean brake pad contact points in calipers.
Grease wheel centering hubs.
- Check thickness of parking brake linings only when replacing rear pads. Record results
- Remove and install front disc brake pads, check overall thickness.( M3 only! ) Examine brake disc surfaces. Clean brake pad contact points in calipers. Grease wheel centering hubs.
- Check parking brake actuation. Adjust if necessary.
- Lubricate convertible top hinge covers ( M3 and 3 series only! )
- Reset Service Indicator. Note : Do not reset Service Indicator when additional oil changes (between the normal intervals) are requested by the customer.
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