» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | looove 04-16-2024 01:18 PM 04-16-2024 01:18 PM 0 Replies, 225 Views | | lolita porn 04-13-2024 11:45 PM 04-13-2024 11:45 PM 0 Replies, 205 Views | lolita porn 04-13-2024 11:43 PM 04-13-2024 11:44 PM 1 Replies, 133 Views | lolita porn 04-13-2024 11:40 PM 04-13-2024 11:41 PM 1 Replies, 129 Views | lolita porn 04-13-2024 11:38 PM 04-13-2024 11:39 PM 1 Replies, 131 Views | lolita porn 04-13-2024 11:36 PM 04-13-2024 11:37 PM 1 Replies, 127 Views | lolita porn 04-13-2024 11:35 PM 04-13-2024 11:35 PM 0 Replies, 112 Views | lolita porn 04-13-2024 11:34 PM 04-13-2024 11:34 PM 0 Replies, 117 Views | lolita porn 04-13-2024 11:33 PM 04-13-2024 11:33 PM 0 Replies, 113 Views | | | | | | 07-30-2005, 11:09 PM | #1 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Springfield, Va Posts: 164 | Inspection light service intervals? Well when I got my car, it had the green/yellow/red inspection lights all the way to the left (full). I recently hit my yellow light, and I suppose that means I need to do maintenance on it. I can reset the light myself, but I may as well see what needs to be done to keep my engine running well. What exactly does that consist of? I changed sparkplugs ~600 miles ago, and an oil change is due pretty soon as well (that light is also on). Basically, if i took it to a shop what would they do? I'm trying to avoid that since I'm low on money, and if its easy stuff I can just buy the parts and do it myself. TIA | | | 07-30-2005, 11:18 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 | I found this site. There are more. http://www.bmwworld.com/repairs/maintenance.htm You really need to keep track yourself what maintanence is due. Spark plugs are normally Inspection II. To help me remember what Inspection is next I buy the parts needed for the next one. For instance, I just completed Inspection II. Sitting in my basement is a microfilter for Inspection I. That is all I will change besides oil and filter. Once I complete Inspection I I will buy plugs, gas filter, another microfilter and an air filter if I had one. I replace diff and tranny fluid every year before driving school season starts. Brake fluid is changed through out the year but should be changed at least every 2 years. So in your case I'd just change the gas filter, if you have a K&N, clean it and reoil. Plus oil and filter. __________________ ...steven BMW CCA #146825 1996 BMW 328ti 2003 MINI Cooper S 2016 M235i www.bmwcca.org | | | 08-02-2005, 04:23 PM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Springfield, Va Posts: 164 | Cool thanks for that. I can do all that stuff myself, big relief. | | | 08-02-2005, 05:54 PM | #4 | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Euless,Tx Posts: 21 | For Oil and Safety Service should I just do Engine Oil and filter? Also does anyone in DFW know the best place to get my alignment done? __________________ 1998 BMW 318ti Sport: Avus Blue w/Sun Roof. I think I'm in love. | | | 08-02-2005, 06:31 PM | #5 | Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 93 | oil... so the cars don't require a 'normal' schedule for oil changes? i've been doing mine every 3k miles and run mobil 1. if that's the case, i'll start going by the light instead. but, i kind of like being able to inspect the oil periodically to see if there's any signs of anything bad going on in there. from the link it's looking like the o2 sensor is supposed to be replaced every year?? correct me if i'm wrong. __________________ my pappy said, "son, you're gonna drive me to drinkin' if you don't stop drivin' that hot rod... bmw?" | | | 08-02-2005, 06:35 PM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 | Quote: Originally Posted by robbie-z so the cars don't require a 'normal' schedule for oil changes? i've been doing mine every 3k miles and run mobil 1. if that's the case, i'll start going by the light instead. but, i kind of like being able to inspect the oil periodically to see if there's any signs of anything bad going on in there. from the link it's looking like the o2 sensor is supposed to be replaced every year?? correct me if i'm wrong. | I don't wish to get into the debate about when to change oil. I feel every 3K is excessive and a waste of money. My routine is oil and filter when the oil service light comes on and filter at 1/2 intervals. Everyone should do what they are comfortable with. I change 02 sensor as necessary. __________________ ...steven BMW CCA #146825 1996 BMW 328ti 2003 MINI Cooper S 2016 M235i www.bmwcca.org | | | 08-03-2005, 04:37 PM | #7 | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Euless,Tx Posts: 21 | You don't hafta debate it, the service manual puts them every 5k assuming you're using the recomended synthetic. __________________ 1998 BMW 318ti Sport: Avus Blue w/Sun Roof. I think I'm in love. | | | 08-06-2005, 10:06 PM | #8 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 | Quote: Originally Posted by Gabriel_318 You don't hafta debate it, the service manual puts them every 5k assuming you're using the recomended synthetic. | What service manual is this? __________________ ...steven BMW CCA #146825 1996 BMW 328ti 2003 MINI Cooper S 2016 M235i www.bmwcca.org | | | 08-07-2005, 06:36 AM | #9 | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Euless,Tx Posts: 21 | Service schedule __________________ 1998 BMW 318ti Sport: Avus Blue w/Sun Roof. I think I'm in love. | | | 08-09-2005, 01:30 AM | #10 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Springfield, Va Posts: 164 | the 3000 mile suggestion may just be a ploy by the companies to get you to buy more oil/spend more money at gas stations to keep your car running. Oil will last up to 10k miles without really getting dangerous (probably) but I change mine every 5k or so, just to be safe. What are the recommended intervals for coolant and tranny lube and diff. fluid? I'm thinkin about replacing all three sometime this weekend, so I need to know what to get. Also, if anyone has any good brands to recommend, I'd like to know. TIA | | | 08-09-2005, 07:22 PM | #11 | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Euless,Tx Posts: 21 | According to most of the links I've found tranny fluids are done about every 30k or two years. Coolant is recommended every 2, but if you're in a hot climate where corrosion happens faster sometimes every year is better, but thats up to you. Differential is also about every 30-50k or two to three years depending on your driving habits, again use your judgement. As for brands, for tranny fluid I use a major brand like penzoil or valvoline usually. For coolant it doesn't really matter, theres actually only about 3 makers of the green stuff in the US. I like peak's premixed stuff personally, but buying whatever major is on sale works too. __________________ 1998 BMW 318ti Sport: Avus Blue w/Sun Roof. I think I'm in love. | | | 08-09-2005, 08:38 PM | #12 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: St. Louis Posts: 138 | tranny fluid I'm a little confused on the tranny fluid. I hear that bmw designed the fluid to last the life of the car, and that I should not open it up unless i experience problems. Now I read it should be replaced every 30 k? whats up? __________________ 97 sport | | | 08-09-2005, 09:50 PM | #13 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portland Or Posts: 2,666 | The tranny will last longer than most owners will ever own the car if its never touched. If you change it every 30K your transmition will last as long as the first 3 owner own it.. I change mine annually. In all my cars. Red Line. Dave __________________ Dave - PDX 1995 318ti - Active Black and Tan. 2005 330xi - Mtech 1 - 6spd - Orient Blue/Black | | | 08-09-2005, 10:19 PM | #14 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: England, UK Posts: 1,288 | whatabout the diff fluid? does that "NEED" to be changed according to BMW ?? __________________ 1995 BMW 316i Cosmos Black Mods: Magnex Cat-Back Exhaust Smoked Corner Lights + Repeators M3 17" Wheels De-Baffled Air Box AC HandBrake Handle and Gear Knob DEPO Euro Epsiloids + Predator Chronium Rings Chrome Interior bits IE Poly-Urethane RSFMs Kenwood Power Series Audio Powder Coated e36 325 Front Callipers Sports Seats | | | 08-09-2005, 10:42 PM | #15 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: St. Louis Posts: 138 | pdx- Are those just your opinions or has an experienced bimmer professional advised you on transmission topics? Mesuring the life of my transmission by the number of owners seems kind of sketchy......like measuring my work day by the number of times I get up to piss. I appreciate your advice, and I really want my tranny to last as long as possible (I replaced one in my last car, $$ouch$$), but the manufacturer of this piece of equipment specifically states not to touch it. It would have been easy enough for them to suggest that it be checked or changed every so many times I get up to piss, but they didn't. I guess I'm torn. What has everyone else w/ autos been doing? __________________ 97 sport | | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Thread Tools | | Display Modes | Linear Mode | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |