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Indicated Engine Oil Service



BMW ENGINE OIL SERVICE

- Change engine oil and oil filter while engine is at operating temperature. Use only Castrol TWS Motorsport SAE 10W-60 Synthetic oil, or Castrol Formula RS 10W-60 Sythetic oil, BMW p/n 07 51 0 009 420.

- Replace microfilters. Filters
Note: Reduce replacement interval in dusty operating conditions.

- Check overall thickness of rear disc brake pads using special tool.
If replacement is necessary:
Examine brake disc surfaces. Clean brake pad contact points in calipers. Grease wheel centering hubs. Check thickness of parking brake linings only when replacing rear pads.

- Remove and install front disc brake pads, check overall thickness.
Examine brake disc surfaces. Clean brake pad contact points in calipers. Grease wheel centering hubs.

- Check parking brake actuation. Adjust if necessary.

- Reset Service Indicator. Maintenance Required Lamp/Indicator
Note: Do not reset Service Indicator when additional oil changes (between the normal intervals) are requested by the customer.



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