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      04-10-2016, 07:50 PM   #1
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So I bought an e92 m3 last month with 18k miles on it and so far it's great . I decided to check the air filters today and found at least a cup of dirt/sand came pouring out of it(not driving it until replacing). I'm wondering what other check/maintenance should I do in the time being(common problems).
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Do you have any service records for it?

If not, take the key to your dealer's service department and have them pull the car's history. Should be easy to see what has been done and what is overdue/needed soon.

Until you have that information, I wouldn't do anything. No use wasting money on stuff that doesn't need replacing.
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Do you have any service records for it?

If not, take the key to your dealer's service department and have them pull the car's history. Should be easy to see what has been done and what is overdue/needed soon.

Until you have that information, I wouldn't do anything. No use wasting money on stuff that doesn't need replacing.
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Thanks, ill try that

Make sure you insert the key in the car and drive for a few minutes BEFORE taking the key in, otherwise it may have out-of-date data.
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