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Old Feb 21, 2016 | 07:31 AM
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I've reached my 60K miles and going strong. I found a list of 60K miles Routine Maintenance from tunermotorsports.com (see list below). Could you please let me know if these are the only things I need to do?

- spark plug replacement
- ignition coil and coil boot inspection and replacement
- engine oil change with filter, using OE BMW 5W30 or Motul
- reset oil service/maintenance light
- air filter replacement or cleaning for aFe/K&N type
- fill and bleed cooling system
- transmission fluid change, using Red Line ATFD4 or Motul Multi ATF
- differential fluid change, using Red Line 75/90 or Motul Gear300
- brake fluid flush/bleeding
- fuel filter replacement
- engine and A/C serpentine belt replacement
- replace belt roller pulleys and belt tensioners
- inspect main accessory pulleys for cracks
- complete chassis inspection, including: front control arms, tie rods, ball joints, wheel bearings, rear trailing arm bushings, rear upper shock mounts, rear subframe mounts, rear sway bar mounting tabs, axle shaft boots
- complete brake system test and inspection
- engine and transmission leak detection and diagnosis
- shifter linkage, driveshaft guibo, CV, and center support bearing inspection
- exhast system inspection, including hanger replacement
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Old Feb 21, 2016 | 08:04 AM
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year/model would be helpful.
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Old Feb 21, 2016 | 08:51 AM
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Power steering fluid drain and flush and if you have Dynamic stability control, use CHF11 hydraulic fluid for steering flush.
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Old Feb 21, 2016 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by KyleB
year/model would be helpful.
2009/528 xi
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Old Feb 24, 2016 | 05:14 PM
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Just bought a pre LCI 525i at 100,000kms and your list is exactly what I plan to do in the next couple of months for peace of mind. But I was told elsewhere that we should not change the Transmission oil/filter as it might harm the existing mechanical works. Common "don fix it if it aint broke" thingy. So now I am torn and not sure what to do.


By the way, are you looking at the coolant system as well like electric water pump, thermostat and tank expansion? These are critical since you wont be able to continue driving if they failed.
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Old Mar 30, 2016 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by awwdee24
I've reached my 60K miles and going strong. I found a list of 60K miles Routine Maintenance from tunermotorsports.com (see list below). Could you please let me know if these are the only things I need to do?

- spark plug replacement
- ignition coil and coil boot inspection and replacement
- engine oil change with filter, using OE BMW 5W30 or Motul
- reset oil service/maintenance light
- air filter replacement or cleaning for aFe/K&N type
- fill and bleed cooling system
- transmission fluid change, using Red Line ATFD4 or Motul Multi ATF
- differential fluid change, using Red Line 75/90 or Motul Gear300
- brake fluid flush/bleeding
- fuel filter replacement
- engine and A/C serpentine belt replacement
- replace belt roller pulleys and belt tensioners
- inspect main accessory pulleys for cracks
- complete chassis inspection, including: front control arms, tie rods, ball joints, wheel bearings, rear trailing arm bushings, rear upper shock mounts, rear subframe mounts, rear sway bar mounting tabs, axle shaft boots
- complete brake system test and inspection
- engine and transmission leak detection and diagnosis
- shifter linkage, driveshaft guibo, CV, and center support bearing inspection
- exhast system inspection, including hanger replacement
Holy cow...that's practically a rebuild lol. I hate to see the $$ for this service.
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