100k maintanence

dobbo99 · 08-15-2012, 04:52 AM

Im approaching this magical figure, and whilst the car is running sweet as a nut, IM sure there are some sensible measures I can take, regardless of how BMW feel.

Im having the annual service that will consist of the normal stuff like oil change + filter, air filter, cabin filter, brake fluid etc
I changed the sparks plugs in last years service, and only done 8k miles since then.

but is it worth going into a little more depth, and taking some preventative measures??

transmission fluid
engine coolant
control arms + bushes
change vanos selonoids
O2 sensor

Im kind of thinking that if its not broke, dont try and fix it, and just replace things as/if they fail.

dxb335d · 08-15-2012, 06:41 AM

Tranny fluid + coolant deffo. The rest not because they have not failed. Is there play in the front arms?

What about fuel filter?

dobbo99 · 08-15-2012, 06:58 AM

no play in the steering at all, its as tight as when I got it 3 years ago.
fuel filter maybe, but was another if it aint broke dont fix it part.

dxb335d · 08-15-2012, 08:15 AM

Filter is always worth changing.

greatbm · 08-15-2012, 08:42 AM

Don't think a replacement fuel filter exists on a petrol E9x. Can't see one on Parts Realoem, suspect only filter is in the pump/sender in the fuel tank. No mention in BMW service, Diesel only.

dobbo99 · 08-15-2012, 09:52 AM

yeah not sure that its an easy job even if there is one.

sometimes in the morning there is a rattle which sounds like its from the exhaust, so maybe i'll get that checked over. you know that slight shudder/rattle you get if you try pull away in 3rd gear...

i was thinking about selling, but nothing else has a boot as big (golf, leon, A3) for kiddy stuff (pushchairs, bags etc)

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dobbo99 Major 227 Rep 1,489 Posts Drives: E39 530 oldskool Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	100k maintanence Im approaching this magical figure, and whilst the car is running sweet as a nut, IM sure there are some sensible measures I can take, regardless of how BMW feel. Im having the annual service that will consist of the normal stuff like oil change + filter, air filter, cabin filter, brake fluid etc I changed the sparks plugs in last years service, and only done 8k miles since then. but is it worth going into a little more depth, and taking some preventative measures?? transmission fluid engine coolant control arms + bushes change vanos selonoids O2 sensor Im kind of thinking that if its not broke, dont try and fix it, and just replace things as/if they fail.
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dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist 949 Rep 29,345 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 Porsche 997.2 GT3 [9.50] 2003 BMW E46 M3 [6.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [5.50]	Tranny fluid + coolant deffo. The rest not because they have not failed. Is there play in the front arms? What about fuel filter? __________________ 997.2 GT3
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dobbo99 Major 227 Rep 1,489 Posts Drives: E39 530 oldskool Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	no play in the steering at all, its as tight as when I got it 3 years ago. fuel filter maybe, but was another if it aint broke dont fix it part.
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greatbm Major 148 Rep 1,060 Posts Drives: G15 840i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North East iTrader: (0)	Don't think a replacement fuel filter exists on a petrol E9x. Can't see one on Parts Realoem, suspect only filter is in the pump/sender in the fuel tank. No mention in BMW service, Diesel only. Last edited by greatbm; 08-15-2012 at 08:55 AM..
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dobbo99 Major 227 Rep 1,489 Posts Drives: E39 530 oldskool Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	yeah not sure that its an easy job even if there is one. sometimes in the morning there is a rattle which sounds like its from the exhaust, so maybe i'll get that checked over. you know that slight shudder/rattle you get if you try pull away in 3rd gear... i was thinking about selling, but nothing else has a boot as big (golf, leon, A3) for kiddy stuff (pushchairs, bags etc)
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