Suggested Service Intervals
through 1995 Model Years (using conventional 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.

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
  • every 12 months
    Why? Read this...
• Body inspection
  • every 36 months
• Rotate and balance tires
  • every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
    Why? Read this...
• 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
  • every major service
    Why? Read this...
• 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)