Almost reaching 100,000kms/60,000miles

hunginator · 09-05-2016, 01:47 PM

Hey all,

My 2012 BMW 135i DCT is approaching 100,000kms or 60,000miles very soon! It'll be a sad day, psychologically. Haha.

My car has always been serviced by the dealer and has followed BMW's recommended service schedule aside from oil change intervals. I like to have my oil changed done every 7-8k kms.

Any suggestions on maintenance items that the dealer wouldn't suggest? Should I change the DCT fluid?

Any advice helps!

Thanks,
Andrew

TX135i · 09-05-2016, 07:00 PM

My 2012 DCT will hit hit 60K this week. Interested in response to this thread.

I'm in the same boat as you, always changed my own oil but that's it. Dealer changed the charge pipe twice and the coolant tank once, but that's about all that's been done besides an SIB software update.

ianc · 09-05-2016, 11:45 PM

Mine just passed 60K as well, so here are things I did\checked:

1) check\fill\change power steering fluid. Pentosin CHF11S only
2) coolant flush
3) flush brakes, including clutch
4) gear\diff oil
5) air\pollen filter
6) plugs
7) brake pad thickness
8) tire pressures\condition

ianc

hunginator · 09-06-2016, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ianc

Mine just passed 60K as well, so here are things I did\checked:

1) check\fill\change power steering fluid. Pentosin CHF11S only
2) coolant flush
3) flush brakes, including clutch
4) gear\diff oil
5) air\pollen filter
6) plugs
7) brake pad thickness
8) tire pressures\condition

ianc

were these items that the dealer recommended for you to do at this mileage or your own preventative maintenance suggestions?

ianc · 09-06-2016, 06:24 PM

Ha, my dealer hasn't seen my car in quite some time. Just my own recommendations...

ianc

6MT_Addict · 10-07-2016, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hunginator

Hey all,

My 2012 BMW 135i DCT is approaching 100,000kms or 60,000miles very soon! It'll be a sad day, psychologically. Haha.

My car has always been serviced by the dealer and has followed BMW's recommended service schedule aside from oil change intervals. I like to have my oil changed done every 7-8k kms.

Any suggestions on maintenance items that the dealer wouldn't suggest? Should I change the DCT fluid?

Any advice helps!

Thanks,
Andrew

Have a read through this... http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/att...4&d=1474828643

Olgeezer1 · 10-16-2016, 05:28 PM

Just download Mike Miller's Maintenance Schedule. He's a well respected BMW authority, writes a column for Bimmer magazine. His 30 some page free download covers everything you need to know about BMW maintenance.

Yeineken · 11-02-2016, 08:29 PM

I replaced my DCT fluid, filters etc. at 55k-60k. The fluid was spotless and still very clean. Filters were gunk, but doing their job well.

I would recommend servicing it, just be ware that BMWs DCT fluid is $30 a bottle. Not cheap stuff. I believe it took 6-7 bottles to fill.

$iriu$black · 12-07-2016, 08:49 PM

I just recently hit 60K mi (now at 61K) and plan to hopefully change the PS fluid, diff and MT fluid but did notice that my car recently reached a "service" interval thru the condition-based system. Is there anyway that I can figure out what it means without going to the dealer? I am assuming it's the diff and trans fluidsor even the PS which I planto do anyway soon but just want to make sure that I am not ignoring an impt service requirement. Thanks for any help!

Gangplank · 12-07-2016, 10:24 PM

You can check it from the turn signal stalk on the left side. While not moving, car in part, press bc button a few times and the use the scroll button to scroll through the service menu.

BMW says the fluid is lifetime. Personally I'll do mine at 55-60k. Maint. is cheap compared to a new transmission.

$iriu$black · 12-08-2016, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gangplank

You can check it from the turn signal stalk on the left side. While not moving, car in part, press bc button a few times and the use the scroll button to scroll through the service menu.

BMW says the fluid is lifetime. Personally I'll do mine at 55-60k. Maint. is cheap compared to a new transmission.

Do you happen to know what a "car on a lift" icon means? That's the one I need to get done per my BC

Gangplank · 12-09-2016, 02:46 AM

I believe that is either service due or read the manual. ;-)

$iriu$black · 12-09-2016, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gangplank

I believe that is either service due or read the manual. ;-)

Manual said to bring it in but no reason specified. I'm assuming it's some cashgrab service interval that isn't anything I can't do. Since I am doing the fluids myself would it be a good idea to just reset this light now?

Gangplank · 12-09-2016, 10:14 PM

Get the Carly app and dongle. It will pay for itself time & again reading the fault codes.

If you do all the service then yes go ahead & reset it.

09-05-2016, 01:47 PM	#1
hunginator Lieutenant 154 Rep 553 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 135i E82 DCT Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	Almost reaching 100,000kms/60,000miles Hey all, My 2012 BMW 135i DCT is approaching 100,000kms or 60,000miles very soon! It'll be a sad day, psychologically. Haha. My car has always been serviced by the dealer and has followed BMW's recommended service schedule aside from oil change intervals. I like to have my oil changed done every 7-8k kms. Any suggestions on maintenance items that the dealer wouldn't suggest? Should I change the DCT fluid? Any advice helps! Thanks, Andrew
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

09-05-2016, 07:00 PM	#2
TX135i Second Lieutenant 47 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Coupe DCT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	My 2012 DCT will hit hit 60K this week. Interested in response to this thread. I'm in the same boat as you, always changed my own oil but that's it. Dealer changed the charge pipe twice and the coolant tank once, but that's about all that's been done besides an SIB software update.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-05-2016, 11:45 PM	#3
ianc Ex '87 Carrera 246 Rep 1,259 Posts Drives: '10 TiAg 6MT 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Redwood Shores, California iTrader: (0)	Mine just passed 60K as well, so here are things I did\checked: 1) check\fill\change power steering fluid. Pentosin CHF11S only 2) coolant flush 3) flush brakes, including clutch 4) gear\diff oil 5) air\pollen filter 6) plugs 7) brake pad thickness 8) tire pressures\condition ianc
	Appreciate 1 Dackelone10588.50 Quote

09-06-2016, 06:24 PM	#5
ianc Ex '87 Carrera 246 Rep 1,259 Posts Drives: '10 TiAg 6MT 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Redwood Shores, California iTrader: (0)	Ha, my dealer hasn't seen my car in quite some time. Just my own recommendations... ianc __________________ "I will tell you there is a big difference between driving money and driving blood, sweat and tears." - PorscheGuy79 "I got 328 loaner and was impressed with performance. It feels much faster than my 135i." - MOCKBA
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-16-2016, 05:28 PM	#7
Olgeezer1 Lieutenant 185 Rep 505 Posts Drives: 2010 128i 6MT Sport Pkg. 18" Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 E82 128i N52 [0.00]	Just download Mike Miller's Maintenance Schedule. He's a well respected BMW authority, writes a column for Bimmer magazine. His 30 some page free download covers everything you need to know about BMW maintenance.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-02-2016, 08:29 PM	#8
Yeineken Colonel 1301 Rep 2,093 Posts Drives: '11 135i M Sport Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Delmarva Peninsula iTrader: (3) Garage List '11 135i [8.20] '16 Ford Hatchback [0.00] '15 X5 [10.00]	I replaced my DCT fluid, filters etc. at 55k-60k. The fluid was spotless and still very clean. Filters were gunk, but doing their job well. I would recommend servicing it, just be ware that BMWs DCT fluid is $30 a bottle. Not cheap stuff. I believe it took 6-7 bottles to fill. __________________ Pyrat Clone
	Appreciate 1 Dackelone10588.50 Quote

12-07-2016, 08:49 PM	#9
$iriu$black Captain 244 Rep 616 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 128 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: NE iTrader: (5)	I just recently hit 60K mi (now at 61K) and plan to hopefully change the PS fluid, diff and MT fluid but did notice that my car recently reached a "service" interval thru the condition-based system. Is there anyway that I can figure out what it means without going to the dealer? I am assuming it's the diff and trans fluidsor even the PS which I planto do anyway soon but just want to make sure that I am not ignoring an impt service requirement. Thanks for any help!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-07-2016, 10:24 PM	#10
Gangplank Brigadier General 1542 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2011 e82 135i n55 Sport w/ DCT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Vero Beach, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 135i [0.00]	You can check it from the turn signal stalk on the left side. While not moving, car in part, press bc button a few times and the use the scroll button to scroll through the service menu. BMW says the fluid is lifetime. Personally I'll do mine at 55-60k. Maint. is cheap compared to a new transmission. __________________ 2011 135i w/ DCT \| ZSP Sport Pkg \| PPK \| Ohlins R
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-09-2016, 02:46 AM	#12
Gangplank Brigadier General 1542 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2011 e82 135i n55 Sport w/ DCT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Vero Beach, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 135i [0.00]	I believe that is either service due or read the manual. ;-) __________________ 2011 135i w/ DCT \| ZSP Sport Pkg \| PPK \| Ohlins R
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-09-2016, 10:14 PM	#14
Gangplank Brigadier General 1542 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2011 e82 135i n55 Sport w/ DCT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Vero Beach, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 135i [0.00]	Get the Carly app and dongle. It will pay for itself time & again reading the fault codes. If you do all the service then yes go ahead & reset it.
	Appreciate 0 Quote