[anselansel]

on my 2015 328i. I don't have the service book, what is supposed to be replaced? Thanks for your info

[Leib-Husaren]

Below is the schedule I use. I take no credit for it, I took parts and pieces from other sites, posts, etc. and put them together.


Oil / Filter change / AC Clean 6 months / 7,500 miles
Wiper Blades 1 year
Cabin-filter replacement 1 year
Vehicle Inspection 1 year
Engine air filter / Clean Air Flow Sensor 1 year
Lubricate Hinges / Window Slides 1 year
Spark plug / Coil replacement 50,000 miles
Coolant Hoses 50,000 miles
Engine Drive Belts 50,000 miles
Water Pump / Thermostat 50,000 miles
Brake fluid flush 2 years / 30,000 miles
Coolant drain and fill 2 years / 30,000 miles
Starter Replacement 60,000 miles
Oil Filter Housing Gasket 60,000 miles
Walnut Blast 60,000 miles
Shocks / Struts / Springs 50,000 miles
Differential fluid replacement 3 years / 50,000 miles
Transmission fluid replacement 3 years / 50,000 miles
Oxygen Sensors 8 years / 100,000 miles

[123Britt]

However - WP /Thermostat replacement at 50k is a little early.
I am thinking 70-75K AND TIE IN A COOLANT CHANGE since the fluid will be drained plus the OFHG (both gaskets) also for the same coolant drain issues.
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Also, tie in the Walnut blast since on a 335i the hidden fastener behind the Oil Filter Housing under the intake manifold has to at least be loosened.

So - YEA.

75k:
OFHG (2) on cars with Ext OIL Cooler
Walnut Blast
Coolant Change
WP & Thermo

* I would not even look at the starter till 150k

[Insane435]

Originally Posted by Leib-Husaren

Below is the schedule I use. I take no credit for it, I took parts and pieces from other sites, posts, etc. and put them together.


Oil / Filter change / AC Clean 6 months / 7,500 miles
Wiper Blades 1 year
Cabin-filter replacement 1 year
Vehicle Inspection 1 year
Engine air filter / Clean Air Flow Sensor 1 year
Lubricate Hinges / Window Slides 1 year
Spark plug / Coil replacement 50,000 miles
Coolant Hoses 50,000 miles
Engine Drive Belts 50,000 miles
Water Pump / Thermostat 50,000 miles
Brake fluid flush 2 years / 30,000 miles
Coolant drain and fill 2 years / 30,000 miles
Starter Replacement 60,000 miles
Oil Filter Housing Gasket 60,000 miles
Walnut Blast 60,000 miles
Shocks / Struts / Springs 50,000 miles
Differential fluid replacement 3 years / 50,000 miles
Transmission fluid replacement 3 years / 50,000 miles
Oxygen Sensors 8 years / 100,000 miles

Is ALL of this supposed to be taken care of by the dealer under the 5 year 50,000 mile warranty? Im referring to everything above that falls into that parameter. I don't think they did a coolant drain and fill among many other things on that list.

[floydarogers]

Originally Posted by Leib-Husaren

Below is the schedule I use. I take no credit for it, I took parts and pieces from other sites, posts, etc. and put them together.


Oil / Filter change / AC Clean 6 months / 7,500 miles
Wiper Blades 1 year
Cabin-filter replacement 1 year
Vehicle Inspection 1 year
Engine air filter / Clean Air Flow Sensor 1 year
Lubricate Hinges / Window Slides 1 year
Spark plug / Coil replacement 50,000 miles
Coolant Hoses 50,000 miles
Engine Drive Belts 50,000 miles
Water Pump / Thermostat 50,000 miles
Brake fluid flush 2 years / 30,000 miles
Coolant drain and fill 2 years / 30,000 miles
Starter Replacement 60,000 miles
Oil Filter Housing Gasket 60,000 miles
Walnut Blast 60,000 miles
Shocks / Struts / Springs 50,000 miles
Differential fluid replacement 3 years / 50,000 miles
Transmission fluid replacement 3 years / 50,000 miles
Oxygen Sensors 8 years / 100,000 miles

So many of these things are unreasonable and unnecessary. IMO.
And almost none are covered by warranty or maintenance. Haven't looked in my wife's 328xd book, but my 2010 Maintenance/Warranty booklet has BMW's schedule.

For instance, oxygen sensors seem to be lasting well over your limit; they will also set a CEL when they fail. Why change them when they're still good?

Starters don't wear out; the one on my 335d has 119K on it, the one in my '91 525i was still good at 200K, the one on my '01 330xi had 145K when traded in. And that is an expensive job to do (have to remove the intake).

50K miles for suspension? Has been twice that (or more) in the past.

[Leib-Husaren]

Originally Posted by Insane435

Is ALL of this supposed to be taken care of by the dealer under the 5 year 50,000 mile warranty? Im referring to everything above that falls into that parameter. I don't think they did a coolant drain and fill among many other things on that list.

My car is beyond its warranty so none of it is covered by BMW. Also, with the exception of the walnut blast I do all of the maintenance myself which lowers costs quite a bit.

[Leib-Husaren]

Originally Posted by floydarogers

So many of these things are unreasonable and unnecessary. IMO.
And almost none are covered by warranty or maintenance. Haven't looked in my wife's 328xd book, but my 2010 Maintenance/Warranty booklet has BMW's schedule.

For instance, oxygen sensors seem to be lasting well over your limit; they will also set a CEL when they fail. Why change them when they're still good?

Starters don't wear out; the one on my 335d has 119K on it, the one in my '91 525i was still good at 200K, the one on my '01 330xi had 145K when traded in. And that is an expensive job to do (have to remove the intake).

50K miles for suspension? Has been twice that (or more) in the past.

You are correct, nearly all of the above items are not covered by BMW. I've been burnt by a bad starter before and gotten stranded so I replace it sooner. Plus, an OE starter is 210$ and my labor is free so its not all that expensive. Also, I shop of fcpeuro.com so I just mail parts back and get new ones for free - you really cant beat it.

I track my car frequently so 50k for the suspension seems right for me.

[anselansel]

Thanks but my question is, what is BMW supposed to pay for and do at my 30k service?

[dreamspeed]

Originally Posted by Leib-Husaren

Below is the schedule I use. I take no credit for it, I took parts and pieces from other sites, posts, etc. and put them together.


Oil / Filter change / AC Clean 6 months / 7,500 miles
Wiper Blades 1 year
Cabin-filter replacement 1 year
Vehicle Inspection 1 year
Engine air filter / Clean Air Flow Sensor 1 year
Lubricate Hinges / Window Slides 1 year
Spark plug / Coil replacement 50,000 miles
Coolant Hoses 50,000 miles
Engine Drive Belts 50,000 miles
Water Pump / Thermostat 50,000 miles
Brake fluid flush 2 years / 30,000 miles
Coolant drain and fill 2 years / 30,000 miles
Starter Replacement 60,000 miles
Oil Filter Housing Gasket 60,000 miles
Walnut Blast 60,000 miles
Shocks / Struts / Springs 50,000 miles
Differential fluid replacement 3 years / 50,000 miles
Transmission fluid replacement 3 years / 50,000 miles
Oxygen Sensors 8 years / 100,000 miles

The majority of items i agree with but there are a few that i wouldn't necessarily consider "maintenance".... more like "repair."

i.e. O2 sensors, struts, starter, coolant hose

[dreamspeed]

Originally Posted by anselansel

Thanks but my question is, what is BMW supposed to pay for and do at my 30k service?

It's VERY frustrating but BMW has long gone to a CBS (condition based service) maintenance schedule.

Meaning they don't really follow a written down set of intervals but instead rely on the car computer to tell them what needs to be changed.
If the computer has not alerted them to perform a maintenance they won't do it.

The car computer uses a combination of sensors and algorithm to determine (based on your driving) if something needs to be replaced.

HOWEVER, there is a small list of items such as cabin filter, spark plugs, wipers etc that they do change on a set interval...this info is in your service/warranty booklet. My experience is that the dealership isn't always savvy on these maintenance items so you need to remind them AND show them the booklet in order to get them to do the service.

A lot of things such as coolant, tranny fluid, and diff fluid are considered "lifetime" so they will not cover those under the free maintenance plan. The joke is that "lifetime" tends to mean the lifetime of the warranty and not necessarily the lifetime of your car. Plenty of info on the internet in regards to these "lifetime fluids" do your own research and determine if you want to pay to have these done or not.

[floydarogers]

Originally Posted by anselansel

Thanks but my question is, what is BMW supposed to pay for and do at my 30k service?

I have an old (10 year old!) service checklist for diesel cars. Probably they use something similar now. Take it for what it's worth (3 minutes of my time to post it.)

335d Service Checklist.pdf