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Originally Posted by jayhawkBMW
Hey all, I am looking at buying a 2011 135i with just under 80k miles. It's a manual.
My question is this -- assuming it doesn't have much documented maintenance history, what should I budget for immediate "peace of mind" maintenance? I assume I would want to change the brake fluid, manual transmission fluid, not sure what else?
Would it be worth it to go ahead and change the HPFP or water pump at purchase too, and if so how much does that typically cost?
Thanks!
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Gangplank gave good advice. Try to find all records possible, and (assuming there are no records of past work) have the following done:
General Maintenance:
- Oil & Oil Filter
- Spark Plugs
- Differential Fluid
- Brake Fluid
- Trans Fluid
- Air filter
- Cabin Air filters
- Coils
Bigger stuff:
- Water Pump, T-Stat, Coolant (all during same job)
- Oil Filter Housing Gasket & Valve Cover Gasket (during same job)
- Check belt and tensioner pulley
Buy everything on FCP Euro when possible, they have a lifetime replacement warranty. Use the oil, buy more, pour the old oil in the containers and ship it back in a flat rate box for a refund. This applies to everything they sell; fluids, parts brakes etc.