Indicated Inspection Service I
"W" INDICATES SERVICE TO MAINTAIN WARRANTYNOTE: BMW recommmends annual replacement of the brake fluid. Always use DOT 4.
W Engine Oil & Filter Replace SF,SG
Transmission, automatic Change Fluid ATF
(Replace strainer & gasket)
Transmission, manual Check Level
Final drive Check Level
Fuel Tank, Lines & Connections Check
Steering Gear Check Level ATF
Preheat Time & Startability Check
(524td only)
Battery Check/Fill
Brake Reservoir Check Level HB
(also check pads and discs)
Hand Brake Inspect/Adjust
(Check shoes & cables for wear, adjust & lube)
Clutch Reservoir Check Level HB
Cooling System Inspect/Fill EC
(Inspect hoses & tighten clamps, test concentration of coolant & top off)
Windshield Wipers/Washers Check/Adjust
Windshield Washer Fluid Check
(check concentration and level)
Intensive Cleanser Check
(if equipped, check concentration and level)
Throttle Linkage Lubricate LM
Drive Belts Check/Adjust
W Valve clearance Check/Adjust
Fuel injectors Clean
(Also clean carbon from intake valves as necessary)
W Engine idle & mixture Check/Adjust
(California only, 1.8 & 2.7L only)
Air conditioner Check/Tighten
(Tighten compressor mounts, check system operation & charge)
Suspension Inspect
(Check condition of axle joints, tie rods & linkage)
Exhaust system Inspect/Tighten
(Inspect for damage, retorque manifold)
Lighting, Interior Check
Lighting, Exterior Check
(adjust headlamps if necessary)
Seat Belts Check
Tires Check
(check wear pattern and air pressure, including spare)
Door, Hood, Trunk Hinges Tighten/Lube MO
Door, Hood, Trunk Latches Lubricate LM
Sunroof Slides Lubricate
Cassette Tape Unit Clean
Test Drive Check
(Check for vehicle operation and safety items. Make sure that ABS & SRS warning lamps work, if equipped)
W Service Indicator Reset
(requires special tool)
SRS Front Sensor Ground Connections Check
KEY TO LUBRICANTS
ATF DEXRON
CD Motor Oil, API Service CD
EC Ethylene Glycol Coolant. Mix with water for desired freeze protection
GL-4 Gear Oil, API Service GL-4
GL-5 Gear Oil, API Service GL-5
GL-5* Special Lubricant for Limited-Slip Differential
GL-S Gear Lubricant, Special. Mobil SCH 630, synthetic lubricant
HB Hydraulic Brake Fluid, DOT 4
LM Lithium Multipurpose Grease
MO Motor Oil
SF Motor Oil, API Service SF
SG Motor Oil, API Service SG
SLF Special Lubricant, Fluid. BMW Part No. 81229407549
WB Wheel Bearing Grease