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Suggested Service Intervals
1996 and up Model Years (using synthetic oil)

Here is what we recommend for our BMWs to take them through the warranty period – and beyond.

... and make sure you scroll all the way to the bottom of this page to see the Additional Notes for Regular Scheduled Maintenance.

Oil
Service
Minor 1
Service
Major 2
Service I
Major 3
Service II
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
45,000
50,000
55,000
60,000
65,000
70,000
75,000
80,000
85,000
90,000
95,000
100,000
105,000
110,000
115,000
120,000
125,000
130,000
135,000
140,000
145,000
150,000
155,000
160,000
165,000
170,000
175,000
180,000
185,000
190,000
195,000
200,000

Notes:
1. Includes BMW “Engine Oil Service”
2. Includes BMW “Inspection I”
3. Includes BMW “Inspection II”

Additional Notes for Regular Scheduled Maintenance:

  • Engine cooling system flush
    • every 36 months
  • Hydraulic system (brake and clutch) flush
  • Body inspection
    • every 36 months
  • Rotate and balance tires
  • Automatic transmission service
    • every Inspection II or approximately 40,000 miles
      Why? Read this...
  • Power steering system flush
    • every 30,000 miles
  • Diagnostic test of SRS/MRS airbag system
    • during every Inspection II
  • Hydraulic leveling system flush
    • every 50,000 miles or 48 months
  • Oil change
    • every 5,000 to 7,000 miles or every 12 months
      Why? Read this...
  • Minor service (driven under 10,000 miles per/year)
    • every 12 months
  • Fuel and air filter change
  • External micro-filter
    • included with every Inspection I/Inspection II
  • Internal micro-filter
    • every 36 months or 36,000 miles
  • Alignment
    • every 25,000 miles
  • Fuel tank inspection for contamination
    • every 3 years

(not every item applies to all cars)

Want to know more?
Have a look at the Maintenance Schedule page in our Tech Talk section.

 

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Break-in
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Inspection I
Inspection II
Trip Check

 

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