Regular maintenance tips, DIY guides, and how-tos
BMW dealer maintenance is expensive. Here's what you can easily do yourself and save hundreds per year. Oil change (every 10-15k km) The most basic maintenance. BMW says 15k km…
2 months ago
Did a coolant flush on my N55 335i today. BMW recommends every 4 years but mine was 6 years old (oops). Process: Drain old coolant from radiator drain plug Remove thermostat…
2 months ago
Running a BMW past 200,000 km requires proactive maintenance. Here is the complete checklist based on my experience as a mechanic working on high-mileage BMWs daily. EVERY 10,000…
The BMW cooling system is the Achilles heel of most BMW engines. Rather than replacing parts one at a time as they fail, a complete cooling system overhaul replaces everything at…
3 months ago
BMW recommends brake fluid change every 2 years. Is this really necessary? My F30 is 4 years old and Ive never changed the brake fluid. If I should change it, can I do it myself…
4 months ago
BMW recommends oil changes every 30,000 km with their Condition Based Service system. But every mechanic I talk to says this is way too long and will damage the engine. I change…
4 months ago
BMW says the ZF 8HP transmission is "sealed for life" and doesnt need fluid changes. But ZF themselves recommend changing the fluid every 80,000 km. Who do I believe? My F30 has…
5 months ago
