New Member Introductions Please introduce yourself. Everyone here was once new to the 5 Series Forums so don't be shy! Welcome!

New and Proud E60 Owner

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-15-2014, 03:40 PM
  #1  
New Members
Thread Starter
 
b_baller88's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Tucson AZ
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 2004 BMW 530i
Exclamation New and Proud E60 Owner

Hello to all E60 owners!

I am a proud owner of a 2004 530i. I bought the car with 127k miles. It was my uncle's car and he has given the car routine maintenance throughout the years. I however, do not have the convenience of being on the east coast as I am in the Air Force stationed in Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona.

I have found an indy BMW shop that is seems like a well recognized and respected shop here in Tucson, Arizona. My question to all of you is what type of maintenance i should do to my car now that it is at its 130k mark. Any suggestions besides the usual fluid (oil and transmission), spark plugs and filters (fuel + cabin +oil)?

ANY insight is really appreciated!!

Thanks to all!!
Old 01-15-2014, 04:46 PM
  #2  
Senior Members
 
kane1111's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Bklyn, Ny
Posts: 664
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: Navy 550I
Default

welcome bra! I would say water pump and radiator hoses
Old 01-15-2014, 05:14 PM
  #3  
Members
Senior Members
 
KyleB's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Tampa Bay, FL
Posts: 2,539
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 6 Posts
My Ride: 530i
Model Year: 2004
Engine: M54
Default

^^^agree. WP, hoses, belts, thermostat. remove DISA valve, make sure flapper pin is firmly in place. check for engine oil leaks. change diff fluid.

good luck with the car.
Old 01-17-2014, 11:10 AM
  #4  
New Members
 
blizzaga's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i Sports Package
Default

"No One Comes Close...to the E60"
Gratz! On your new ride. I agree with the above ^^




~ Shar
Old 01-20-2014, 08:08 AM
  #5  
New Members
Thread Starter
 
b_baller88's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Tucson AZ
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 2004 BMW 530i
Default

thanks to you all!
.. they inspected the hoses, and they look good, the water pump looks good as well. I will do the diff fluid asap.

I appreciate all of your input!!
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Kasmo
E60 Discussion
22
05-07-2019 03:30 AM
JonathonK
7 Series Discussion
0
03-30-2015 11:46 AM
mikekilpatrick
F10, F11 Parts, Accessories and Mods
0
03-06-2015 05:40 AM
BMW525UK
E60 Discussion
3
12-16-2003 11:38 AM
ZeZe
E60 Discussion
0
10-15-2003 12:58 PM



Quick Reply: New and Proud E60 Owner



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 06:49 PM.