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02-04-2022, 09:39 PM | #1 |
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Just picked up 50k mile 1M - preventative maintenance list?
I just picked up a 50k mile (78k km) 1M for my daily driver and I'm planning on doing a bunch of preventative maintenance to give me some peace of mind that it will fire up every morning and I can depend on it to taxi my kids from school every afternoon.
This is the list I have developed so far (similar to what I did to my 335is a few years ago). Some of it is arguably overkill and a little early, but I'm okay with doing things early: 1. Carbon cleaning (plus valve cover gaskets, etc.) 2. Spark Plugs 3. Brake fluid change 4. Oil & filter change 5. Power steering fluid change 6. Water pump and thermostat 7. Coolant flush 8. Air filter 9. Cabin air filter 10. Charge pipe (Evolution Raceworks) 11. Transmission fluid change 12. Serpentine belt change The battery was just replaced yesterday, the brakes and tires have lots of life left, and the differential fluid was changed about 2,500 miles ago. Just looking for some input on anything I've missed or any other recommendations? Mileage is obviously not particularly high, but the car is 11 years old, so things like belts, gaskets, bushings, etc. have continued aging. For mods, I have an Akra Evo exhaust and BBS RI-A wheels on the way for Spring, and I am debating installing Ohlins R&T suspension and maybe AP BBK. I am also on the waitlist for some AMX Performance BMW Performance seats. Any other mods to consider? The car will see a bit of track time, but primary purpose is as a fun daily. Thanks all!
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02-05-2022, 08:56 PM | #3 |
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Differential fluid is the only thing I see missing.
(I don’t think anyone does HPFP preemptively.) Don’t forget camber plates (I am happy with Vorshlag) with your Ohlins. Definitely spring for the rear shock adjuster extensions. |
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02-06-2022, 09:31 AM | #4 |
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Here's what I'm using for preventative maintenance:
Engine Oil - 7,500 Air Filter(s) - 15,000 Power Steering flush - 30,000 Gearbox, Differential Fluid - 30,000 Spark Plugs - 30,000 Serpentine belt, Fuel Filter, O2 Sensors - 60,000 Coolant and Fuel Hoses - 120,000 water pump, thermostat, radiator and expansion tank - 150,000 Wiper Blades - 1 Year Brake Fluid - 1 Year Engine Coolant Service - 2 Years Would also check the tire age and replace if older than 5 years. I wouldn't do injectors or HPFP preventively until the car starts to show it's actually needed, it may be a needless expenditure... usually for both you'll get some heads up, such as misfiring or inconsistent cold start. If you're taking it in for service soon, I'd also check the suspension while it's up on the lift; thrust arms are somewhat common to need replacement before 100k miles. I'd also be surprised if the oil drainage plastic cover was still there, ha.
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02-06-2022, 02:54 PM | #5 |
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In the US, ethanol became mandatory in fuel shortly after the N54 was released (aka Clean Energy Act of 2007); as such it was not designed to withstand the corrosive nature of this additive. As evidence, the only place where it is actually legal to sell ethanol-free gasoline (in the US) is in rural areas where farming is the primary industry. If you’re using ethanol mixed gasoline in an N54, you should expect the HPFP and injectors to eventually fail.
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One of the main reasons why older german cars are not reliable is that they haven't been maintained aggressively enough! I have 98k miles and my car has been very very reliable as an only car & family car.
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02-22-2022, 07:50 PM | #7 |
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Thanks for the replies everyone. I added a couple of more things to the list, and this is what I have as final:
1. Carbon cleaning (plus valve cover gaskets, etc.) 2. Spark Plugs + coils 3. Brake fluid change 4. Oil & filter change 5. Power steering fluid change 6. Water pump and thermostat 7. Coolant flush 8. Air filter 9. Cabin air filter 10. Charge pipe (Evolution Raceworks) 11. Transmission fluid change 12. Serpentine belt change + pulleys & tensioner 13. Thermostat-coolant pump hose (11 53 75456665) 14. Engine feed-radiator top hose (17 12 7540127) 15. Cylinder head-thermostat hose (11 53 7541992) 16. Engine feed-radiator top hose (17 12 7540127) 17. Ventilation line radiator top hose (17 12 7565094) I added in the hoses as these seem particularly subject to failure (if not the hoses then the plastic fittings) based on various searches on the forums. Hopefully that's it, but if anyone sees anything I'm missing, just let me know (noting that the differential fluid was changed already).
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This seems like a pretty thorough list and might use it myself. I also just picked up a 1M with 60k km and was planning on doing preventitive maintenance and fluid changes before getting it on the road shortly. It won't be my daily driver but I do want it to continue to fire up every time I take it out and not leave me stranded somewhere!
Is there a shop you recomend for this if you're in the GTA (since I see you're also Ontario) I've always dealt with BMW Toronto in the past for other BMW's - they were all new vehicles on lease |
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in terms of the work itself, I use my local dealer (BMW Kingston) as they have some great techs who are genuine enthusiasts and have developed a good relationship there, but I've heard good things about RMP Motors. I've only dealt with them once when I was looking at an E46 M3 and Rocco there was incredible knowledgeable and helpful. Since you're in the GTA, I think you'll have a good selection of non-deal BMW specialists who will likely be more cost-effective than the dealer.
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