how to keep ur e60 at its best condition?
01-20-2010, 02:29 PM
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So you guys don't wait until the OIL service light come on for changing the oil? BMW does not recommend changing the oil before you get the message on your iDrive. I'm confused! Should I change the oil before getting the warring?
Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='1094325' date='Jan 20 2010, 04:41 PM
Change your oil every 7k miles with only top-shelf BMW Full synthetic.
Flush your transmission fluid at 60k miles, then at 110k, then every 40k.
Do BMW's fuel injector cleaning service at 50k.
Change your sparks with NGK Iridium's at 50k and every 50k.
Check your gaskets for leaks, replace asap if there is a leak especially if you drive hard.
Check your radiator pump, they are known to blow at 50k or so. Especially pre-LCI models.
Be prepared to replace your battery every 4 years. If you just got your E60 and its an 04, might as well buy one now before its too late! I learned the hard way.
Use only Shell premium gas. Don't get shit gas, EVER.
Maintain your tire pressure and replace crap tires.
Check your control arms, bearings, bushings, brake fluid, coolant, and so on every oil change.
Inspect your radiator hose in the front. Feel if its firm, if not, replace it asap. It cannot be saggy or its ready to burst / tear.
Check rear diff at 60k , 90k, etc. Not sure if this needs to be flushed or not.
Flush your transmission fluid at 60k miles, then at 110k, then every 40k.
Do BMW's fuel injector cleaning service at 50k.
Change your sparks with NGK Iridium's at 50k and every 50k.
Check your gaskets for leaks, replace asap if there is a leak especially if you drive hard.
Check your radiator pump, they are known to blow at 50k or so. Especially pre-LCI models.
Be prepared to replace your battery every 4 years. If you just got your E60 and its an 04, might as well buy one now before its too late! I learned the hard way.
Use only Shell premium gas. Don't get shit gas, EVER.
Maintain your tire pressure and replace crap tires.
Check your control arms, bearings, bushings, brake fluid, coolant, and so on every oil change.
Inspect your radiator hose in the front. Feel if its firm, if not, replace it asap. It cannot be saggy or its ready to burst / tear.
Check rear diff at 60k , 90k, etc. Not sure if this needs to be flushed or not.
01-20-2010, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Moopai' post='1094440' date='Jan 20 2010, 06:29 PM
So you guys don't wait until the OIL service light come on for changing the oil? BMW does not recommend changing the oil before you get the message on your iDrive. I'm confused! Should I change the oil before getting the warring?
01-20-2010, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='1094472' date='Jan 20 2010, 04:17 PM
15k before an oil change is ridiculous....change it at least every 7.5k miles.
01-20-2010, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by DD_545i' post='1094212' date='Jan 20 2010, 11:40 AM
LOL @ the idea of free anything in europe 
We don't get squat free.
We don't get squat free.
01-20-2010, 04:30 PM
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Change engine oil according to the on board computer won't destroy your car.
We have had a E38 7 series and do oil change according to the on board computer (at BMW service center), the engine was running so well. We replaced the automatic transmission at 300,000km (about 187,500 miles) and didn't change gearbox oil before the breakdown. I am certain BMW has proper evidence to support such statement on engine oil and "life-time" automatic transmission oil on their cars.
Put it this way, if you are the boss of BMW group, you would probably won't make such statement/advice without some sort of guarantee from the oil supplier, right?
We have had a E38 7 series and do oil change according to the on board computer (at BMW service center), the engine was running so well. We replaced the automatic transmission at 300,000km (about 187,500 miles) and didn't change gearbox oil before the breakdown. I am certain BMW has proper evidence to support such statement on engine oil and "life-time" automatic transmission oil on their cars.
Put it this way, if you are the boss of BMW group, you would probably won't make such statement/advice without some sort of guarantee from the oil supplier, right?
01-20-2010, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Small Tomato' post='1094507' date='Jan 20 2010, 08:30 PM
Change engine oil according to the on board computer won't destroy your car.
We have had a E38 7 series and do oil change according to the on board computer (at BMW service center), the engine was running so well. We replaced the automatic transmission at 300,000km (about 187,500 miles) and didn't change gearbox oil before the breakdown. I am certain BMW has proper evidence to support such statement on engine oil and "life-time" automatic transmission oil on their cars.
Put it this way, if you are the boss of BMW group, you would probably won't make such statement/advice without some sort of guarantee from the oil supplier, right?
We have had a E38 7 series and do oil change according to the on board computer (at BMW service center), the engine was running so well. We replaced the automatic transmission at 300,000km (about 187,500 miles) and didn't change gearbox oil before the breakdown. I am certain BMW has proper evidence to support such statement on engine oil and "life-time" automatic transmission oil on their cars.
Put it this way, if you are the boss of BMW group, you would probably won't make such statement/advice without some sort of guarantee from the oil supplier, right?
01-20-2010, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='1094513' date='Jan 21 2010, 09:35 AM
BMW doesn't give 2 sh*ts what happens after 100k miles....the transmissions will most likely last past 100k even on the original fluid....BMW considers "lifetime" 100k miles.
01-20-2010, 05:36 PM
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So I have not flushed my transmission and have 83k miles on the car..... am I screwed?!?! I'd like to keep this car (working) for a very long time.
01-20-2010, 07:10 PM
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I'm at 75k and I need to do maintenance. I'm scared of the transmission flush, how much would a dealer charge for it? Also I need to do spark plugs, is the sparkplug in the back really a pain to get out? Is there a place I can order them online you guys recommend?
01-21-2010, 04:13 AM
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What's so special about the NGK Iridium? Where can I purchase these plugs? My car is going to turn to a 100k (km) in a matter of days. Can a regular BMW mechanic do the fuel injector cleaning? I always thought that you cannot flush the transmission as it is sealed (at least on the older 5 series models!), is this possible on the E60? Thanks
Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='1094325' date='Jan 20 2010, 04:41 PM
Change your oil every 7k miles with only top-shelf BMW Full synthetic.
Flush your transmission fluid at 60k miles, then at 110k, then every 40k.
Do BMW's fuel injector cleaning service at 50k.
Change your sparks with NGK Iridium's at 50k and every 50k.
Check your gaskets for leaks, replace asap if there is a leak especially if you drive hard.
Check your radiator pump, they are known to blow at 50k or so. Especially pre-LCI models.
Be prepared to replace your battery every 4 years. If you just got your E60 and its an 04, might as well buy one now before its too late! I learned the hard way.
Use only Shell premium gas. Don't get shit gas, EVER.
Maintain your tire pressure and replace crap tires.
Check your control arms, bearings, bushings, brake fluid, coolant, and so on every oil change.
Inspect your radiator hose in the front. Feel if its firm, if not, replace it asap. It cannot be saggy or its ready to burst / tear.
Check rear diff at 60k , 90k, etc. Not sure if this needs to be flushed or not.
Flush your transmission fluid at 60k miles, then at 110k, then every 40k.
Do BMW's fuel injector cleaning service at 50k.
Change your sparks with NGK Iridium's at 50k and every 50k.
Check your gaskets for leaks, replace asap if there is a leak especially if you drive hard.
Check your radiator pump, they are known to blow at 50k or so. Especially pre-LCI models.
Be prepared to replace your battery every 4 years. If you just got your E60 and its an 04, might as well buy one now before its too late! I learned the hard way.
Use only Shell premium gas. Don't get shit gas, EVER.
Maintain your tire pressure and replace crap tires.
Check your control arms, bearings, bushings, brake fluid, coolant, and so on every oil change.
Inspect your radiator hose in the front. Feel if its firm, if not, replace it asap. It cannot be saggy or its ready to burst / tear.
Check rear diff at 60k , 90k, etc. Not sure if this needs to be flushed or not.