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Indicated Engine Oil Service



BMW ENGINE OIL SERVICE


- Change engine oil and oil filter while engine is at operating temperature. BMW recommends BMW High Performance Synthetic oil P/N 07 51 0 017 866.

- 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. M3 only

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

- Check overall thickness of front and rear disc brake pads using special tool. Record results.
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. Record results

- Check parking brake actuation. Adjust if necessary.

- Lubricate convertible hinge top covers Except Z4 Roadster

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