Hello Guys, I am new here...
I just picked up my 330xi last week, a big change from my 540, but I am getting used to it!
The stealer told me not to do any maintenance until the service indicator tells me -another 24k kilometers! (15k miles)
Should I not change the oil?
the dealer says no.
the car has 80k kilometers, (50k) and I assume the oil has only been changed as the service indicator advised.... this does not seem right to me, is it really ok?!
In the inspection II, do they change plugs and air filter?
is there a site that lists what should have been done?
I want to be sure I am not neglecting anything that may not have been part of inspection II.
What things should I be concerned about with this car in the future, 60k miles? 80k miles?
What needs attention?
3 series E-46 are equiped in "long life" NGK spark plugs and do not need to be changed till 96000km(60K miles) or till inspection II, procedure for all inspections is the same as on"Bimmerzone" e-side.
3 series E-46 are equiped in "long life" NGK spark plugs and do not need to be changed till 96000km(60K miles) or till inspection II, procedure for all inspections is the same as on"Bimmerzone" e-side.
I would agree with the fiff and tranny "lifetime" fluid being a joke!
My 540 also has "lifetime" and if you don't service it at 100k intervals, it'll cook
I just rebuilt the tranny at 120k miles, probably because the previous owner believed everything the dealer told him!
ALSO... what kind of oil and filter should I be using for a north east climate?
I always recommend original BMW full synthetic oil 5w/30, made for Bmw by Castrol Germany(do not confuse with castrol syntec 5w/30 off the shelf), complete different chemistry and propreties.BMW oil is a good , robust, long lasting stuff and inexpensive-perfect for Montreal climate.
I change every 12000km (7500 miles) or at least one per year.You can buy oil and filter at any BMW dealership ,change the oil yourself it is easy job.
BTW there is no need to change this particular oil more often!
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