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E32 1988-1994 735i, 740i, 750i Maintenance
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1988-1992 M30 735i Maintenance
Note about Routine BMW Recommended services
BMW utilizes a system of lights on each car which are designed to tell the car owner when services are needed. These lights and this service scheme WILL get the car through the warranty period, but are NOT reliable guides for the long-term health of the vehicle. The BMW Inspection system is a good system, especially when performed on a regular schedule. We strongly recommend more frequent oil changes than the lights will indicate, based on miles driven, and we further recommend Major Services at 15,000 mile or about one year intervals.
Oil Changes---recommended at 3000 mile intervals
We exclusively use Castrol 20W50 [or Castrol Syntec 10W50 synthetic oil] for Texas climates, all year long. We always use this opportunity to check over your car so as to prevent future surprises. We check hoses, belts, fluids, brakes, drivetrain, steering, etc---all to keep you safe and reliable.
We reserve time every morning at 8 AM for oil changes WHILE YOU WAIT! No appointment needed, just come on in.
Major Tune---recommended at 15,000 mile intervals
Includes replacement of spark plugs, air filter, and fuel filter, adjusting valves, replacing valve cover gasket, checking compression, adjusting timing, checking, cleaning, and replacing cap and rotor as needed, adjusting mixture and idle, test driving.
Inspection II---recommended at 15,000 mile intervals
The Inspection II includes checking over the car from one end to the other: thoroughly checking for items of safety or reliability concern. These include hoses, belts, fluids, lights, horn, charging system and battery, etc. We also lubricate latches and hinges, check brakes, steering, suspension, driveshaft, wheel bearing play, and more---every little detail you would want checked before a trip, before you gave the car to your mother or daughter, or simply to maintain your investment in its best possible, most reliable, condition.
Microfilter Replacement: 1991 and on
The climate control system of these cars contains a microfilter designed to remove contaminants from the air before it enters the passenger compartment. When these replaceable filters become quite plugged they reduce the air volume and hence the efficiency of the heater and air conditioner. We recommend they be replaced at each Inspection or about every year.
Coolant Flush---recommended at 2 year intervals
Brake Fluid Flush---recommended at 2 year intervals
Price: about $110 for Castrol LMA Brake Fluid, slightly higher for ATE Blue Racing Fluid
Transmission Fluid Change
Standard transmission: recommended fluid change at 30,000 mile intervals
Price: about $65 for normal GL4 trans oil, about $90 for Redline Synthetic MTL
Automatic transmission: BMW recommends fluid changes at 30,000 mile intervals OR MORE OFTEN under severe conditions. We consider Texas heat to be severe conditions and recommend auto trans fluid changes every 15,000 miles.
Differential Fluid change---recommended at 30,000 mile intervals
Wheel Alignment---recommended every year
To keep from needlessly wasting tires and maximize your BMW performance, we recommend alignment every year.
Oxygen Sensor Replacement
Recommended at 60,000 mile intervals
1993-1994 M60 740i (V8) Maintenance
Note about Routine BMW Recommended services
BMW utilizes a system of lights on each car which are designed to tell the car owner when services are needed. These lights and this service scheme WILL get the car through the warranty period, but are NOT reliable guides for the long-term health of the vehicle. The BMW Inspection system is a good system, especially when performed on a regular schedule. We strongly recommend more frequent oil changes than the lights will indicate, based on miles driven, and we further recommend Major Services at 15,000 mile or about one year intervals.
Oil Changes---recommended at 3000-5000 mile intervals
We exclusively use Castrol 20W50 [or Castrol Syntec 10W50 synthetic oil] for Texas climates, all year long. We always use this opportunity to check over your car so as to prevent future surprises. We check hoses, belts, fluids, brakes, drivetrain, steering, etc---all to keep you safe and reliable.
We reserve time every morning at 8 AM for oil changes WHILE YOU WAIT! No appointment needed, just come on in.
Inspection I---recommended at 30,000 mile intervals, alternating with the Insp II each 15,000 miles
This is a glorified oil change, as recommended by BMW. It includes all the Insp II services itemized below, and an oil change. We separate out the oil change to give our customers more flexibility.
Inspection II---recommended at 30,000 mile intervals, alternating with the Insp I each 15,000 miles
The Inspection II includes checking over the car from one end to the other: thoroughly checking for items of safety or reliability concern. These include hoses, belts, fluids, lights, horn, charging system and battery, etc. We also lubricate latches and hinges, check brakes, steering, suspension, driveshaft, wheel bearing play, and more---every little detail you would want checked before a trip, before you gave the car to your mother or daughter, or simply to maintain your investment in its best possible, most reliable, condition.
Major Tune---recommended at 30,000 mile intervals
Includes replacement of spark plugs, air filters, and fuel filters, checking and replacing any vacuum hoses needed, checking mixture and idle, test driving.
Microfilter Replacement
The climate control system of these cars contains a microfilter system designed to remove contaminants from the air before it enters the passenger compartment. When these replaceable filters become quite plugged they reduce the air volume and hence the efficiency of the heater and air conditioner. We recommend they be replaced at each Inspection or about every year.
Coolant Flush---recommended at 2 year intervals
Brake Fluid Flush---recommended at 2 year intervals
Transmission Fluid Change
Automatic transmission:
BMW says that this synthetic trans fluid does not need to be changed for the life of the transmission. We agree that the trans will last as the long as the fluid, but we believe that it could last longer if the fluid was changed. When we check the fluid at about 70,000 miles, it is black. If we were to recommend a time to change the fluid, it would be at 60-90,000 miles. Other trustworthy shops around the country DO make that recommendation. We’ll leave that decision up to you. Remember that the fluid is VERY expensive, and the trans is EXTREMELY expensive.
Differential Fluid change---recommended at 30,000 mile intervals
Wheel Alignment---recommended every year
To keep from needlessly wasting tires and maximize your BMW performance, we recommend alignment every year.
Oxygen Sensor Replacement
recommended at 60,000 mile intervals
1988-1994 M70 750i (V12) Maintenance
Note about Routine BMW Recommended services
BMW utilizes a system of lights on each car which are designed to tell the car owner when services are needed. These lights and this service scheme WILL get the car through the warranty period, but are NOT reliable guides for the long-term health of the vehicle. The BMW Inspection system is a good system, especially when performed on a regular schedule. We strongly recommend more frequent oil changes than the lights will indicate, based on miles driven, and we further recommend Major Services at 15,000 mile or about one year intervals.
Oil Changes---recommended at 3000-5000 mile intervals
We exclusively use Castrol 20W50 [or Castrol Syntec 10W50 synthetic oil] for Texas climates, all year long. We always use this opportunity to check over your car so as to prevent future surprises. We check hoses, belts, fluids, brakes, drivetrain, steering, etc---all to keep you safe and reliable.
We reserve time every morning at 8 AM for oil changes WHILE YOU WAIT! No appointment needed, just come on in.
Inspection I---recommended at 30,000 mile intervals, alternating with the Insp II each 15,000 miles
This is a glorified oil change, as recommended by BMW. It includes all the Insp II services itemized below, and an oil change. We separate out the oil change to give our customers more flexibility.
Inspection II---recommended at 30,000 mile intervals, alternating with the Insp I each 15,000 miles
The Inspection II includes checking over the car from one end to the other: thoroughly checking for items of safety or reliability concern. These include hoses, belts, fluids, lights, horn, charging system and battery, etc. We also lubricate latches and hinges, check brakes, steering, suspension, driveshaft, wheel bearing play, and more---every little detail you would want checked before a trip, before you gave the car to your mother or daughter, or simply to maintain your investment in its best possible, most reliable, condition.
Major Tune---recommended at 30,000 mile intervals
Includes replacement of spark plugs, air filters, and fuel filters, checking and replacing any vacuum hoses needed, checking mixture and idle, test driving.
Microfilter Replacement [from 1991 on]
The climate control system of these cars contains a microfilter designed to remove contaminants from the air before it enters the passenger compartment. When these replaceable filters become quite plugged they reduce the air volume and hence the efficiency of the heater and air conditioner. We recommend they be replaced at each Inspection or about every year.
Coolant Flush---recommended at 2 year intervals
Brake Fluid Flush---recommended at 2 year intervals
Transmission Fluid Change
Automatic transmission: BMW recommends fluid changes at 30,000 mile intervals OR MORE OFTEN under severe conditions. We consider Texas heat to be severe conditions and recommend auto trans fluid changes every 15,000 miles.
Differential Fluid change---recommended at 30,000 mile intervals
Wheel Alignment---recommended every year
To keep from needlessly wasting tires and maximize your BMW performance, we recommend alignment every year.
Oxygen Sensor Replacement
recommended at 60,000 mile intervals